A Parent's Guide to Buying That First Horse How To Find The Ideal Horse For Your Family And Avoid Buying A Lemon! Horse Book

By Bonnie Marlewski-Probert
Publisher: K&B Products, 1st Printing 1995, ISBN: 0-9646181-0-9
This is a comprehensive guide to any parent or individual who is looking to purchase their first horse. Why not give this gift to someone you care for who is looking to get into horses for the first time? The book covers all major breeds and styles of riding. It is unbiased and focuses on providing the reader with a safe, responsible and cost effective plan for getting started in the horse world not just for their first horse, but for a lifetime of enjoyment!
Soft Cover, 159 pages
Item Code: BKS486

Price: $16.95 New
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Cutting A Guide For The Non-Pro Competitor Horse Book

By Sally Harrison
Publisher: Howell Book House, 1992, ISBN: 0-87605-721-0
Focuses on selecting the right horse, perfecting the horse's ability to "read" cattle, and learning what top riders and trainers say about making the 2 1/2 minutes in the arena winning time. Not only recounts the sports heritage, but also addresses the basics of training, preparing for the first show, & campaigning successfully. Black & white photos. Minor wear from store handling.
Soft Cover, 224 pages
Item Code: BKS487

Price: $17.95 New, see above
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Practical Guide To Brood Mares Horse Breeding Book

By Alfred Goulder
Publisher: Swan Hill Press, 1995, ISBN: 1-85310-480-9
This is a book which will be of value to anyone who wants to breed horses and ponies, and is essential reading whether breeding from a family pony or a thoroughbred; written in a sensible and straightforward manner, the author deals with pasture management, stabling, feeding, conformation, stallions and covering, in-foal mares, foaling, foaling difficulties, handling a yearling, and injuries and diseases. With 46 years experience behind him, the author has encountered most problems which the breeder will meet, and passes on to the reader the benefit of that knowledge. Lots of illustrations & black & white photos. Out of print. Has full color dust jacket.
Hardback, 176 pages
Item Code: BKS488

Price: $24.95 New
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Draft Horses Today Work Horses And Mules Find Their Way Into The 21st Century Draft Horse Book

By Robert A. Mischka
Publisher: Heart Prairie Press, 1992, ISBN: 0-9622663-6-1
An overview of today’s draft horse and draft mule scene. Chapters on draft horse auctions in the US, how to find vehicles and equipment for draft horses, and learning to use your horses. Many photos of people working and playing with their horses today. An appendix lists 30 breed associations, magazines, and equipment sources. An excellent book for newcomers and a great gift book. 8 1/2" x 11". 290 full-color photos.
Hardback, 166 pages
Item Code: BKS489

Price: $29.50 New
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It’s Showtime! A Beginner’s Guide To Showing Draft Horses Horse Book

By Robert A. Mischka
Publisher: Heart Prairie Press, 1998, ISBN: 1-882199-04-9
This book covers what judges look for, grooming your horse for the show ring, what to bring to the show, how to safely transport horses, shoeing for the show ring, showing at halter and in harness, tail tying, mane rolling, preparation at home. Also includes sources for show supplies and other valuable references. 140 black & white photos. 7 1/2" x 10".
Hardback, 118 pages
Item Code: BKS490

Price: $18.00 New

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Heads Up! Practical Sports Psychology For Riders Their Families & Their Trainers Doubleday Equestrian Library Horse Book

By Janet Sasson Edgette, PSY.D.
Publisher: Doubleday, 1st Edition 1996, ISBN: 0-385-48017-2
Too many people think of sports psychology as offering a limited, and old, fund of knowledge dealing only with performance related matters. Heads Up! is here to change this view. It offers readers specific insights, ideas, and practical strategies that can enhance their entire riding experience. It includes sections on... How to perform better under pressure, manage show time nerves, get rid of bad riding habits, Conquer riding fears (falling, getting run away with, cantering in an open field), regaining confidence, recovery from injury or falls, Better manage family stress that arises from serious riding commitments, balance passion for riding with devotion to spouse or family, incorporate sportsmanship into training programs, Learn about: the psychology of teaching, running a riding business, working together with the parents of junior riders, and the hidden signs of stress often experienced by trainers, riders and members of the riders' families. Has a full color dust jacket.
Hardback, 220 pages
Item Code: BKS491

Price: $25.00 New
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Life In The Galloping Lane Eventing With Olympians Karen & David O’Connor Horse Book

By Karen & David O’Connor
Publisher: Primedia, 2004, ISBN: 1-929164-24-6
From the backyard horses of their childhood, to the years of struggle as they worked their way to the top of one of the most demanding of horse sports, Life in the Galloping Lane is the story of how eventers Karen and David O’Connor, winners of five Olympic medals between them, got their start. How they handled the highs and lows and the horses who shared their adventures, as well as insights into the O’Connor’s' lives and training techniques makes this a fascinating and inspirational story. Has color & black & white photos, & comes with full color dust jacket.
Hardback, 190 pages
Item Code: BKS492

Price: $29.95 New
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Practical Horseman’s Book Of HorseKeeping Horse Care Book

Edited by M.A. Stoneridge
Publisher: Doubleday, 1983, ISBN: 0-385-17788-7
From the pages of Practical Horseman magazine, this book gathers articles together that come to the point. If you don't have anyone around to ask, this book can probably give you the answer. It contains at least 100 articles from the Practical Horseman magazines. Everything is in it from conformation analysis of the horse for various disciplines and what to look for in the optimum mount to bitting theory to pulling manes, tails, braiding tails. It includes topics such as leg wraps: types, why and how, how to clip, various styles and why you use them, feeding, pasture management, feeding vitamins & minerals and their benefits and consequences of excesses. A comprehensive spectrum of topics that will answer all your questions. Tons of black & white photos & illustrations. Comes with full color dust jacket. Some age spots & yellowing, minor wear to cover.
Hardback, 299 pages
Item Code: BKS493

Price: $15.00 Used, see above

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Reschooling The Thoroughbred How To Buy And Retrain A Racehorse Horse Book

By Peggy Jett Pittenger
Publisher: Half Halt Press, 1997, ISBN: 0-939481-49-9
Provides a practical guide which the prospective buyer can successfully follow. Her program for reschooling begins with an explanation of how and where to find likely prospects, and includes what to look for in a Thoroughbred, indications of soundness and unsoundness, previous training, etc. The program set forth shows how they can be retrained to give years of useful and pleasurable service after coming off the race track. Before you train your next Thoroughbred, either fresh off the track or fresh to start, take a look at this book and the stories of success, photos, and information. You deserve it, and so does your horse. Also, it's good for reschooling other breeds of horses off the track, too. Lots of valuable information for Quarter Horses and Arabians off the track, as well. Out of print. New, minor wear to cover & edges from store handling.
Soft Cover, 192 pages
Item Code: BKS494

Price: $28.95 New, see above
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Starting The Western Horse A Guide To Preparing The Green Horse For Optimum Performance Horse Book

By J.P. Forget
Publisher: Howell Book House, 1997, ISBN: 0-87605-926-4
J.P. Forget, an award-winning trainer and teacher, offers proven techniques for starting a green horse on the way to becoming a well-mannered filly or colt fit for riding and eventually showing. Fundamental to achieving success with any young horse prior to stepping into the stirrups is learning how to communicate with him and foster mutual cooperation and respect, which are essential to team work. Forget emphasizes ground training and explains how to gain the horse's confidence so that haltering, saddling, and mounting are willingly accepted. Chapters include: Philosophical Foundation; Equipment; Desensitizing; Suppleness and Moving the Limbs; Response and Respect; Saddling; Bitting; Developing Response to Leg Aids; Mounting; the First Five Rides, and the Next Thirty Rides. Anyone, beginner or experienced handler, can benefit from this extraordinary book. Lots of black & white photos & has full color dust jacket. Cover shows a Saddlebred type horse, but don't let that fool you, it features stock breeds in the photos from Paints/Pintos to Quarter Horses.
Hardback, 164 pages
Item Code: BKS495

Price: $22.95 New
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Vintage Appaloosa Horse Club Registration Guide Association Booklet Horse Book

By The Appaloosa Horse Club
Vintage registration guide put out by the Appaloosa Horse Club geared towards the new horse owner. Illustrated with full color illustrations of recognized color patterns on the Appaloosa, it covers what a registration form looks like & how to fill it out, parts of the horse, coat pattern descriptions, markings, stallion breeding report, breeding certificate, lease agreement & transfer of ownership. Full color cover. Has a few age & dirt spots, sticker mark on top corner.
Paper Booklet, 33 pages
Item Code: BKS466

Price: $3.50 Used, see above

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