293 results for horses
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The Horse Doctor Is In
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Brent Kelley
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- $19.95
- $26.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
This practical guide to equine health care is filled with sound advice that is presented in a warm and approachable tone. Experienced veterinarian Brent Kelley offers proven methods for dealing with a variety of medical situations every horse owner is likely to encounter, from pregnancy and foaling to fractures and infections. With examples drawn from…
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Iron Horses
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Walter R. Borneman
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- $24.99
- $31.99 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
A "masterly" account of the origins of the transcontinental railroad (Douglas Brinkley) by the author of the bestselling The Admirals. After the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, the rest of the United States was up for grabs, and the race was on. The prize: a better, shorter, less snowy route through the…
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The Horse Boy
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Rupert Isaacson
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- $24.99
- $31.99 CAD
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When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated, afraid he might never be able to communicate with his child. But when Isaacson, a lifelong horseman, rode their neighbor's horse with Rowan, Rowan improved immeasurably. He was struck with a crazy idea: why not take Rowan to Mongolia, the one place in…
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If I Was a Horse
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Sophie Blackall
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- $18.99
- $23.99 CAD
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- Hardcover
In her funniest book yet, two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall captures the astonishing spectacle of a child imagining life as a horse. And with a book jacket adorned with glitter, this romp really sparkles! If you were a horse, what would you do? Could you fit in your clothes? Would you give your little sister…
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Horse Play!
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Deanna F. Cook, Katie Craig
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- $12.95
- $17.95 CAD
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- Spiral bound
A treasure trove of fun for every horse-loving girl! Horse Play! is packed with great activities and projects, from crafting a mini barn and pasture to designing your dream horse, sewing a pony pillow, making a shelf for model horses, and coloring a pull-out poster. Quizzes, checklists, and fill-in-the-blanks invite you to test your knowledge…
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Wild for Horses
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Editors of Storey Publishing
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- $12.95
- $16.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
This one-of-a-kind book of horse posters and flash cards is packed with stunning images and essential information. Two dozen posters of all-time favorite breeds like Arabian, Shetland Pony, and Lipizzan show off the beauty of these majestic creatures, and kids can show them off, too: these pull-out pages are ready to hang on a bedroom…
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Knowing Horses
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Carol A. Butler, Les Sellnow
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- $16.99
- $22.99 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
Did you know that a miniature horse weighs just a few pounds, while a giant draft horse can weigh well over a ton? Or that from a standstill a mule can jump, kangaroo-like, more than five feet high? With answers to hundreds of questions about behavior, physiology, training, and special breed characteristics, Knowing Horses has…
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Horse Games & Puzzles
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Cindy A. Littlefield
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- $9.95
- $12.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
Cindy A. Littlefield presents 102 brainteasers, word games, jokes, riddles, and puzzles that will keep horse-crazy children entertained for hours. Packed with fascinating bits of equine trivia and plenty of illustrations, this book will jumpstart kids’ creativity and boost their problem-solving skills, while at the same time teaching them about their favorite animals. Get ready…
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Ride the Right Horse
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Yvonne Barteau
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- $12.99
- $16.99 CAD
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- ebook
A good personality is the single most desirable quality in a horse, yet it is much harder to assess than conformation or gait. Describing the four basic equine personality types — social, fearful, aloof, and challenging — and their various combinations, Yvonne Barteau shows you how to recognize distinct behavior patterns that can indicate any…
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It Rides a Pale Horse
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Andy Marino
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- $18.99
- $23.99 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
From a new star in horror fiction comes a terrifying novel of obsession, greed, and the shocking actions we’ll take to protect those we love, all set in a small town filled with dark secrets. “If you like Grady Hendrix’s novels, Clive Barker, or just a dash of Lovecraftian horror, you’re going to love this…
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The Horse Conformation Handbook
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Heather Smith Thomas
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- $27.95
- $34.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit. Explaining how conformation relates to structure and function, Heather Smith Thomas shows you how to identify a horse’s desirable attributes and potential faults. You’ll learn to train your eye to see past an animal’s physical…
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Easy-Gaited Horses
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Lee Ziegler, Rhonda Hart Poe
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- $19.95
- $26.95 CAD
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Enjoy a comfortable long-distance ride on a well-trained gaited horse and you’ll be surprised at how easygoing these handsome animals can be. But unique challenges can arise when horse owners more familiar with the standard walk, trot, and canter try to train these complex and multigeared horses to gait correctly. Author Lee Ziegler guides riders…
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Hoof Care for Horses
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Henry Heymering
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- $3.99
- $4.99 CAD
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- ebook
Expert Hoof Care Advice at Your FingertipsNo foot, no horse. It's an old saying, but it rings as true today as it ever did in humankind's history of horsemanship. What can you do to ensure your horse's hooves are sound? Follow the advice of those who know horses' hooves best: farriers.In Hoof Care for Horses,…
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Buying and Selling a Horse
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Cherry Hill
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- $3.99
- $4.99 CAD
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- ebook
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
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Eyelike Stickers: Horses
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Workman Publishing
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- $6.95
- $9.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
Guaranteed to bring unbridled joy to every kid and crafter who loves horses, Eyelike Stickers: Horses is the newest addition to the bestselling sticker book series that has over a million copies in print. And no wonder: Its over 400 equestrian-themed, full-color photographic and illustrated stickers are vibrant, beautifully detailed and lifelike—and durable, designed to…
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Peel + Discover: Horses
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Workman Publishing, Chad Thomas, Megan Butler
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- $8.95
- $12.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
An interactive sticker book that makes learning stick! A fun way to learn about horses with stickers, activity pages, and lots of facts! Featuring stickers of gentle ponies, spotted Appaloosas, show ribbons, cowboy boots, and speedy Thoroughbreds that can run over 43 miles an hour! You can even learn about grooming and training as you…
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Hold Your Horses
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Bonnie Timmons
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- $12.95
- $17.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
Celebrate the mysterious bond between horse and horse-lover. The pleasure of whoa. The surprise of the “unscheduled dismount.” And why, when jumping, to throw your heart over first. Drawing on her lifelong passion for horses and riding, award-winning artist Bonnie Timmons offers up a book full of whimsy and wisdom and a huge helping of…
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Coal Black Horse
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Robert Olmstead
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- $13.95
- $18.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
When Robey Childs's mother has a premonition about her husband, a soldier fighting in the Civil War, she does the unthinkable: she sends her only child to find his father on the battlefield and bring him home. At fourteen, wearing the coat his mother sewed to ensure his safety—blue on one side, gray on the…
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Horse Health Care
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Cherry Hill, Richard Klimesh
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- $19.95
- $25.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
A healthy horse is a happy horse. Packed with dozens of essential health care skills every horse owner should know, this guide will help you keep your animal healthy, save you money, and make your horse operation more self-sufficient. Cherry Hill provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for routine medical maintenance like hoof care, dental exams, and…
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Horse Handling & Grooming
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Cherry Hill, Richard Klimesh
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- $19.95
- $24.95 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
With easy-to-follow instructions and clear photographs, this guide shows you everything you need to know to safely and effectively handle and groom your horse. Veteran trainer Cherry Hill shares expert techniques for haltering, tying, clipping, bathing, braiding, leading, blanketing, and more. Learn how proper horsekeeping not only helps your animal look and feel its best,…
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Among Wild Horses
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Lynne Pomeranz, Hope Ryden
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- $18.95
- $25.95 CAD
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- Hardcover
See the wild horses run! The Pryor Mountain Mustangs have roamed the high desert and mountains of the American West for centuries. Descended from steeds brought over by the Spanish conquistadores, their untamable nature and enduring courage inspire awe in all who have the chance to see them. Photographer Lynne Pomeranz spent two years with…
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The Horse Nutrition Handbook
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Melyni Worth
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- $19.99
- $25.99 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
Good nutrition is essential for a strong and healthy horse. Here are in-depth explorations on the benefits of additives and herbal supplements inform Worth’s dietary approach toward treating common health problems that include colic, cribbing, Cushing disease, ulcers, tying-up syndrome, and more. Providing your horse with a healthy, well-balanced diet will keep him looking and…
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Horse Hoof Care
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Cherry Hill, Richard Klimesh
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- $19.99
- $25.99 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
Help your horse put his best foot forward! Stressing the critical importance of hoof care to your horse’s overall health, this guide covers all aspects of proper hoof maintenance — from dealing with lost shoes, cracks, and thrush to promoting healthy hooves through a balanced diet. With in-depth discussions of hoof anatomy, the role of…
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Horse Of A Different Color
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Jim Squires
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- $21.99
- $28.99 CAD
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- Trade Paperback
Everybody in the thoroughbred horse business wants to win the Kentucky Derby, but the odds on making it to the winner's circle at Churchill Downs are about 35,000-to-1. How did a former Chicago newspaper editor bring together the stallion and mare and breed the winner of the world's most famous and important horserace? Jim Squires's…