Search Results: Equestrian: Horses, Riding, Horsemanship from Black Cat Hill Books

North Hollywood, CA Wilshire Book Company, 1977. Paperback Later Edition [1977]; First published in 1972. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows considerable rubbing, else only mild wear to extremities; price blocked; binding square; the glue is slightly brittle, but appears to be holding fine; text clean. Despite the rubbing to the panels, remains a very presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 155pp. Foreward by Dr. Harvey A. Cohen. Later Edition [1977]; First published in 1972. Trade Paperback.

North Hollywood, CA Wilshire Book Company, 1972. Paperback Second Edition [1972]. First published in the USA in 1971. Trade Paperback. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: very light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and just a hint of soiling to the wrapper covers; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 155pp. Foreward by Yale Freed. Illustrated by the Author. Second Edition [1972]. First published in the USA in 1971. Trade Paperback.

San Antonio, TX The International Andalusian Horse Association (IAHA), 1991. Hardcover First Edition [1991]; so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition [1991]; so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows the barest hint of spine lean (common in books of this size and shape); else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single, unobtrusive imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Still has that "fresh" look, smell, and feel. A near-pristine copy. The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large… Read More

Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, Great Britain Crowood Pr, 1997. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows a tiny spot of soiling at the top edge; else only very light shelfwear; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 112pp. Hardback with DJ. Drawing on two case histories to demonstrate precisely what is involved, Buying and Reschooling Ex-Racehorses guides the reader through the minefield of finding and acquiring a racehorse. Topics covered include understanding the Thoroughbred; finding your horse; assessing conformation; evaluating your horse's potential; planning an effective training program; physical preparation and turning away; training in the loose school; working over poles; and further training.

Meriden, NH Equissentials Press, 1999. Hardcover First Edition (1999), unstated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a tiny nick at the bottom edge of the front panel; a pinpoint of soil at the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only very mild rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo (9.8 x 7.9 x 0.8 inches). 238 pages. Foreward by Cindy Sydnor. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 13.2 ounces. First Edition (1999), unstated. Hardback with DJ. 

Pownal, VT Storey Publishing, LLC, 1988. Paperback First Edition Thus (1988), Second Printing (1989). First Edition Thus (1988), Second Printing (1989). Very Good+ in Wraps: shows very light wear to extremities; mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers, which show very faint age-toning around the rear panel; three pages dog-eared at the lower corner; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches). xii, 179 pages. Appendix. Glossary. Index. Illustrations in black & white by N.J. Wiley. Language: English. Weight: 18.7 ounces. Trade Paperback.

North Pomfret, VT Trafalgar Square Publishing, 1991. Hardcover First Edition USA [1991], so stated. First Edition USA [1991], so stated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows very light wear to the extremities; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean.Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. No longer quite "fresh", but remains in excellent condition. The DJ shows just a hint wear to extremities and a half-inch closed tear at the top of the front hinge and some creasing around it; else only mild rubbing; unclipped. Not without flaw, but remains a handsome copy: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Royal 8vo. (9.75 x 7.7 x 1 inches). 272 pages. Illustrated with superb action photographs in color and black & white throughout. Weight: 1 pound, 15.2 ounces. Hardback with DJ. Anyone involved with the horse in sport, whether spectator, participant, or admirer, will enjoy… Read More

Pilot Point, TX Sudz Publishing, 1998. Paperback Third Edition (1998). Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows a small, extremely faint smudge of the lower front panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive cosmetic flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 1.05 inches). 412 pages. Language: English. Weight: 21 ounces. Third Edition (1998). Paperback. 

Pilot Point, TX Sudz Publishing, 1995. Paperback First Edition (1995); Third Printing. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 1.15 inches). 413 pages + Extensive Index, Notes, and Appendices. Language: English. Weight: 23 ounces. First Edition (1995); Third Printing. Paperback. 

College Station, TX Texas A&M University Press, 1983. Hardcover First Edition (1983), so stated. First Edition (1983), so stated. Near Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book shows very light shelving wear a long the bottom edge of the grey cloth-covered boards; else flawless; the gilt titles at the backstrip are bright and unmarred; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild shelving wear only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to extremities, with small chips at the head of the backstrip and at the upper front corner tip, which also shows a short, tear; considerable rubbing to the panels; unclipped. Clean, sturdy, and quite presentable,… Read More

Denver, CO Alan Swallow: Sage Books, 1959. Hardcover First Edition (1959), unstated in accordance with Sage's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1959), unstated in accordance with Swallow/Sage's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ in Poor DJ: The Book shows the very slightest spine lean and a former owner's name and date at the top of the front free endpaper. Else, flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive flaws. The DJ is split along the rear hinge and only held together by the mylar cover; else shows 3/4" loss at the heel of the backstrip and smaller chip at the head of same; a couple of tiny tears; some toning around the outside edges; very faint soiling; the price is intract; mylar-protected. Not unattractive, at… Read More

Loveland, CO Alpine Publications, 1998. Hardcover First Edition [1998]; First Printing indicated by a full number line. First Edition [1998]; First Printing indicated by a full number line. Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: The binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, inscriptions, stamps or labels. Near perfect: very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x .85 inches). iv, 298 pages. Shipping Weight: 1 pound, 4 ounces. Hardcover: Pictorial Laminate Boards. 

New York, NY Scribner, 2006. Hardcover First Edition (2006), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to Scribner's customary practice at the time of publication. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (2006), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, according to Scribner's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows the mildest shelving wear to the lower extremities, with a touch of crimp ot the heel of the backstrip; the text pages have tanned ever so slightly, due to aging; the binding is very slightly cocked off square, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome,… Read More

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada John Mcquarrie Books, 1996. Hardcover First Edition [1996], unstated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. Book shows light wear to extremities; bumps to the bottom and top edges; former bookseller's rubber-stamped logo at front free endpaper; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows light rubbing and some soil spots at the rear panel; light wear to extremities; price intact; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a sturdy, presentable copy of this handsome coffee table book. Oblong 8vo. 152pp. Profusely illustrated with Color Photographs.First Edition [1996], unstated. Hardback with DJ.