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North Pomfret, Vermont, U.S.A.: Trafalgar Square Pub, 2005. This is the perfect combination of step-by-step instruction and down-to-earth advice for new horse breeders.148pp.. ISBN: 1570762864. First Edition. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. HORSES MARES STALLIONS. more information

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North Pomfret, Vermont, U.S.A.: Trafalgar Square Pub, 2004. This definitive, international, best-selling equine and equestrian dictionary has now been completely revised and expanded. It has over 10,000 wide-ranging entries, making it the ultimate reference work for all those involved with horses.539pp.. ISBN: 1570762740. Second Edition. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. HORSES DICTIONARIES NATURE DICTIONARY. more information

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Garden City, New York: Doubleday & Company , 1970. 320pp.. ISBN: 0385031092. First Edition. Cloth. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. HORSES HISTORY. more information

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London: J.A.Allen and Company Limited, 1994. "Ecole de Cavalerie" was published in four parts in 1729-31, and in a single volume in its best-known edition in 1733. The theories in this book provide the basis for all modern equitation, and it is probably the most important work on the subject ever written. But only now has it been translated into English in its entirety. When producing this work, Francois Robichon de la Gueriniere sought to draw together the equestrian knowledge passed down from masters of the sixteenth-century Italian school such as Giovanni Pignatelli, and subsequently refined by men such as Saloman de la Broue, Antoine de Pluvinel and William Cavendish, Duke of Newcastle. While he certainly achieved his aim of distilling the knowledge of past generations into a more concise, logical form, it is the addition of his own ideas which makes School of Horsemanship such an exceptional work. Perhaps, the best known of these is the shoulder-in, the exercise he invented by adapting ideas expounded by the Duke of Newcastle. This however, is just one example of his capacity for innovation; in an age when for safety in battle a horse had to obey its rider, he understood that education is a more potent force than coercion; that attention to correctly fitting tack would prevent more resistances than harsh punishment would cure; and that horses' aptitudes varied according to conformation and temperament, so that better results would be achieved by treating them as individuals. Although the section on training is the best known, and the only part to have been translated previously, the first section is a fascinating and detailed treatise on the nature and conformation of horses, and also gives details of eighteenth-century tack, shoeing, and general horse care which are still illuminating. The section on veterinary medicine, written in an age when the dismissal of any link between astrology and medicine enlightened thinking, is more historical interest, but even here - amongst the bizarre and even the barbaric - are to be found remedies which modern veterinary practitioners will recognise. Whatever their discipline, whatever their interest, all horseman should read this book, and will find in its pages a depth of knowledge and clarity of thought which are vital to the progress of modern horsemanship. Translated by Tracy Boucher.330pp. . ISBN: 0851315755. Cloth. As New/As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. HORSEMANSHIP HORSES SCHOOL DE LA GUERINIERE HISTORY EQUESTRIAN. more information

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Vermont, USA: Trafalgar Square, 2005. This is the very first international encyclopaedia of the dressage world, with answers to thousands of dressage-related questions. 263pp.. ISBN: 1570763313. First Edition. Cloth. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. DRESSAGE HORSES. more information

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Vermont, USA: Trafalgar Square, 2007. 389pp.. ISBN: 9781570763663. First Edition. Cloth/Laminated Boards. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. HORSES EQUESTRIANS REHABILITATION HORSES. more information

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London: Ward Lock, 1995. Tricia Gardiner draws on her experience as a trainer and competitor to describe the essentials of training a young dressage horse. She considers the basics of choosing a horse, selecting the right equipment and early work on the lunge and under saddle. She also covers general suppling work, schooling exercises and movements that need to be taught at Novice, Elementary and Medium level and offers advice on coping with problems of evasion and on riding at competitions. 176pp.. ISBN: 0706371461. Reprint. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. DRESSAGE HORSES. more information

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North Pomfret, Vermont, U.S.A.: Trafalgar Square, 2003. This is a progressive course in basic dressage riding, with 175 step-by-step colour photographs. 175pp.. ISBN: 1929164165. First Edition. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. HORSEMANSHIP PETS HORSES RIDING. more information

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Finland: PG Team, 2002. The extensive anatomical section contains a wealth of information on the skeleton, ligaments, and muscles. The Latin and English nomenclature is complemented by unique full-colour illustrations which clarify the position and relationships of anatomical structures. The approach of the author is that of a seasoned physical therapist who is deeply worried about the present state of equine care and the lot of horses in general. A great deal of attention is therefore given to clinical examination of the horse and the treatment of its injuries by various physiotherapeutic methods including manipulation, massage, stretching, and acupressure. The author stresses that in treating injuries the equine physical therapist should always work in close collaboration with the veterinary surgeon. Gronberg, who has secured several patents for inventions relating to the horse's harness and equine care, also gives valuable advice regarding shoeing and training, and the proper equipment.343pp.. ISBN: 9519874410. First Edition. Cloth. New/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. HORSES HORSES_ANATOMY. more information

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Albany: Bright Sky Press, 2004. Inviting the reader to a personal glimpse of life on this much-storied ranch, this intimate and compelling book chronicles not only the history of the ranch, but also the life of Bob and Helen Kleberg, the first family of cattle ranching. From the development of the Santa Gertrudis cattle breed, first breed developed in America and the first breed recognised world-wide in over a century, to the Triple Crown winning thoroughbred Assault, Bob and Helen Kleberg changed the face of the ranching industry.The memoirs open the door to the romance of the Southwest cattle ranching as well as the grit, the glory, the triumphs, and the heartbreaks of the inner-workings of King Ranch in Texas and its ranches around the world. Presented with 200 never-before-released photographs, this extraordinarily and lavishly illustrated portrait includes accounts of the famous hospitality of the Klebergs, extended not only to the celebrities and dignitaries who were entertained regularly, but to the kinenos, the loyal ranch hands first brought to King Ranch by Captain King. 273pp.. ISBN: 1931721386. Cloth. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. KING RANCH, TEXAS RANCH LIFE HORSES. more information

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North Pomfret, Vermont, U.S.A.: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2006. This title presents an illuminating look at how to recognise and respect a horse's true character, and the relationship that can develop from a common understanding. 206pp.. ISBN: 9781570762857. Reprint. Cloth. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. HORSES HORSEMANSHIP NATURE PETS RIDING. more information

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North Pomfret, Vermont, U.S.A.: Trafalgar Square, 2005. This title presents the basics of equine sports massage using simple techniques such as compression and cross-fibre friction. 60pp.. ISBN: 1570763259. First Edition. Cloth. New/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. HORSES SPORTS MASSAGE ANIMALS. more information

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Vermont, USA: Trafalgar Square, 2002. This is a comprehensive guide that leads horse owners through the maze of designing, building, or remodelling horse barns, featuring 16 plans and 150 colour photographs.201pp.. ISBN: 9781570762161. Cloth. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. HORSES HOUSING STABLES. more information

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MD, USA: Primedia Enthusiast Publications Inc., 2003. This is a visual tribute to some of America's finest performance horses and most distinguished equestrians. 132pp.. ISBN: 1929164173. First Edition. Cloth. New/New. Illus. by Photography by Dawson, Robert . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. HORSES HORSEMANSHIP. more information

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London: The Studio Publications, 1958. This book shows the consistent deveolpment both in painting and horses through the selection of plates from the European Schools, they show progression from the Primitives to the 'state' pictures and from that to the popular sporting picture and portraits of favourite horses. With 4 colour plates and 98 monochromes. 46pp + plates. Slight discolouration along bottom edge of front board, signed by previous owner on f.f.e.p., d/j torn and chipped along top edge, now in protective wrapper. . D/J in Protective Wrapper. First Edition. Cloth. Good/Poor/Price Clipped. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. HORSE ART RURAL LIFE HUNTING RIDING 18THC 19THC EQUINE. more information

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Vermont, USA: Trafalgar Square, 2006. In this full-colour, comprehensive volume, Nancy Loving, highly respected equine veterinarian and dressage, event and distance rider, addresses the challenges of keeping the working horse 'working'.616pp. . ISBN: 9781570763328. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. HORSES VETERINARY CARE. more information

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MD, USA: Primedia Equine Network, 2004. The Golden Couple of the American eventing world offers an insider's glimpse of international eventing as well as insights and training tips, making this an outstanding book for all ages.190pp.. ISBN: 1929164246. First Edition. Cloth. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. EQUESTRIANS HORSES EVENTING. more information

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North Pomfret, Vermont, U.S.A.: Trafalgar Square Pub, 2005. This is a lively and intelligent guide to training, winning and jumping horses in the 21st century. . ISBN: 1570763178. Cloth. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. HORSES SHOWJUMPING. more information

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North Pomfret, Vermont, U.S.A.: Trafalgar Square Pub, 2003. For all horse owners, this is a no-nonsense guide to horse behaviour and how problems can be avoided and overcome. . ISBN: 1570762511. Cloth. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. HORSES NATURE HORSEMANSHIP TRAINING. more information

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USA: MMTP, 2003. This is more than just a book about massage. The book covers massage applications, anatomy, stretching, conditions, physiology, adjunctive therapies and saddle fitting. The easy to use format is extremely helpful. There are margins on each page for note taking, at a glance tables in the applications and anatomy sections and clearly understood photographs. The book has been used as a guide for the professional as well as a starting point for the layperson or aspiring therapist. Methods described in the book are safe for both the horse and owner.. ISBN: 0966267737. Revised Edition. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. EQUINE SPORTS MEDICINE HORSES. more information

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Massage/Muscle Therapy Productions, 2005. DVD only.. As New. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. MUSCLE THERAPY HORSES. more information

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Stockbridge, Georgia, U.S.A.: Old Sport Pub Co, 2004. This uses unbiased data to identify the best race horses in virtually every category - from top two-year-old fillies to best geldings on the grass to the premier weight carriers among colts and horses and virtually every other classification imaginable based on the results of major North American races since World War II. The same information also is presented to identify the best jockeys, trainers, sires, dams, broodmare sires - and much, much more - along with a complete record of all in-the-money finishes in major races since World War II for every thoroughbred and a list of all such victories for every stallion, broodmare sire, jockey, trainer, and owner.534pp.. ISBN: 0975439200. Cloth. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Heavy Item Postage Quote. THOROUGHBREAD HORSERACING HORSES USA RECORDS. more information

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Hampshire: John Thompson, 1977. 56pp.. ISBN: 0950577529. First Edition. Card Covers. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stapled. HORSE DRAWN HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES HORSES HISTORY TRANSPORT WAGONS. more information

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Vermont, USA: Trafalgar Square, 2006. This is a complete description of the ideal dressage horse, covering all aspects of sports horse conformation, movement, and temperament from the viewpoints of both the rider and the breeder. 119pp.. ISBN: 9781570763625. First English Edition. Cloth. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. DRESSAGE HORSES. more information

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New York: William Morrow & Co, 1987. 1/4 inch tear to bottom corner of d/j.199pp.. ISBN: 0688050891. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. HORSEMANSHIP HORSES. more information

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London: J.A.Allen, 1998. This comprehensive and easy to reference guide to bits and bitting covers all aspects of the subject including: a pictorial guide to different types of bit, their correct fitting and action, sections on internal and external aids, assessing the structure of the horse's head, pressure points explained simply, bit accessories, bitting materials, how to buy a bit and what to look for, how different bits work and combination hackamore bridles. Fully illustrated with drawings by talented equestrian artist Maggie Raynor and over 400 photographs, this full colour book is a fascinating, invaluable and attractive reference work for all riders, horse owners and students. "Bits and Bitting" is the fourth in the author's widely acclaimed horse-equipment series, the first three of which are: "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Saddlery", "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Training Aids" and "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Horse Clothing."127pp.. ISBN: 0851317251. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. BRIDLE HORSES RIDING TACK. more information

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Longmont, Colorado, U.S.A.: Painted Hills Publishing, 2008. Wild horses: bold, elusive, and independent. Above all, free. Or are they? Most of us consider wild horses honoured emblems of our Western spirit, but some see them as a resource to exploit or even a pest to eliminate. Which are they? For Carol Walker, the photographer and author of "Wild Hoofbeats", the answer begins not in abstract argument over symbols and statistics, but with the horses themselves. In images that move fleetly from the pages straight into our hearts, Walker brings to brilliant life the horses of the Adobe Town herd in Wyoming's Red Desert, and we gain a priceless perspective on these graceful, courageous animals. Walker gathered these dynamic images over years spent observing (sometimes at a distance, often within a mere stride or two) the bands of the Adobe Town herd. She emerged from her experience with a sense of personal acquaintance with the horses, a deep respect for their social allegiances and intelligence and a heart fully engaged by their plight. As art, the photographs are elegant. As documentary, they are evocative. In every respect, they are indelibly memorable. But Walker doesn't offer just photographs. In quiet, spare prose Walker invites us to journey with her as she meets the horses in the initial blur of mass impression, then band by band, and eventually, individual by individual. We come to recognise each stallion and note as the seasons pass the new battle scars, the special attention each gives to a favourite mare. We understand which mare is tender, which is a disciplinarian with her baby. And of course, we grow attached to the youngsters, first as curious foals, finally as adults venturing into perilous independence. In the final chapters, Walker takes us on the roundup done by the Bureau of Land Management to control herd population, and we hold our breath. Which ones return home to their family bands, and which are separated forever? Ultimately, we are as invested in these horses as if they are our own. So travel with Carol Walker through "Wild Hoofbeats", savour every painterly image and every poignant story, but beware: you cannot venture through this book and emerge unchanged.159pp. . ISBN: 9780981793641. Second Edition. Paperback. New/No d/j as Published. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. WILD HORSE AMERICA USA. more information

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