BOOK - Half Broke Horses
""Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did."" So begins the story of Lily Casey Smith, in Jeannette Walls's magnificent, true-life novel based on her no-nonsense, resourceful, hard working, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. By age six, Lily was helping her father break horses. At fifteen, she left home to teach in a frontier town -- riding five hundred miles on her pony, all alone, to get to her job.... Lily survived tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and the most heartbreaking personal tragedy. She bristled at prejudice of all kinds -- against women, Native Americans, and anyone else who didn't fit the mold. "Half Broke Horses" is Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults...it will transfix readers everywhere. $ 26.00
BOOK - Sterling Bits - KBSB1
Sterling Bits sports seasonal menus laced with timeless recipes appropriate for Bluegrass horse events, dinner parties, or casual cocktail gatherings. It lengthens its stride by including understated styles, ideas and decorating notes, all galloping together under tickling passages about famous places, history and culture of Kentucky and her people. Complete with palate-pleasing foods, entertaining format and rich illustrations, Sterling Bits is a winning bet for making any event a success! $ 19.95
BOOK - The Horse Boy: A Father's Quest to Heal His Son
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 the world where horses and shamanic healing intersected?
THE HORSE BOY is the dramatic and heartwarming story of that impossible adventure. In Mongolia, the family found undreamed of landscapes and people, unbearable setbacks, and advances beyond their wildest dreams. This is a deeply moving, truly one-of-a-kind story--of a family willing to go to the ends of the earth to help their son, and of a boy learning to connect with the world for the first time. $ 24.99
BOOKS - Wendals Herbs Feeding Horse Herbs To Horses - 67-200
An easy-to-follow guide to some of the herbs commonly fed to horses, and the reasons why people have done so for many years. Fully illustrated and packed with information including: a background to herbs; Latin and common names; aromatherapy; feeding guide; vitamins and minerals; homeopathy. Contains a fully descriptive section detailing common concerns and how herbs may help. Paperback, 225 pages with color photographs $ 24.00
BOOK - Time Well Spent
GaWaNi Pony Boy, who stunned the horse world last spring with "Horse, Follow Closely, " now gives readers and riders the opportunity to make his Native American philosophy of horse and rider their own. Full-color photos/illustrations. $ 19.95
BOOK - 1001 Best Things Ever Said about Horses
From the dawn of time, horses have been at once our idols and our companions, awakening in us feelings of awe and inspiration while serving as our partners in almost all human endeavors. Philosophers, artists, and writers have sought to describe their--and our--attraction to these magnificent creatures that have become all things to all people. This book will reflect the variety of our fascination with and love of horses, from classic texts of Greek and Roman philosophers, the Bible, and the Koran through Shakespeare, Cervantes, and Dickens to such contemporaries as Clint Eastwood, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Mr. Ed. Evocative black and white photographs complement the selections. $ 14.95
BOOK - 80 Top Horse and Pony Breeds from Around the World, Shown in 350 Photographs
For thousands of years, the horse has been man's constant companion at work and play. This noble and graceful creature combines speed, strength and beauty with intelligence and a willing nature, attributes which make it worthy of any animal lover's admiration. The Illustrated Guide to Horse Breeds provides a comprehensive round-up of the world's main breeds will satisfy the curiosity of anyone who wants to learn more about the wide variety of shapes, sizes, and qualities to be found within the species. After an introductory section which sets the horse in its historical and evolutionary context, the two main divisions of the book cover horses and ponies. From the more familiar Thoroughbred and the Shetland pony to the less well-known Nonius and Caspian, each breed's entry comprises a concise physical description and a history of its development. Beautiful photographs of the horse at rest and in action illustrate the special features and attributes of each type. The horse is renowned for its versatility and the book captures this adaptability to differing environments and working purposes, with entries for breeds such as the Shire and the Clydesdale, used for heavy work on the land; for the Quarter Horse and the Camargue pony, bred to work cattle and sheep; and for Exmoor and Icelandic ponies, whose sure-footedness and hardiness allow them to survive the harshest of conditions. In the concluding chapter on Types, a few of the world's more exotic or specialist horses and ponies are presented in the same visually stunning manner. $ 14.00
BOOK - Braiding Manes and Tails : A Visual Guide to 30 Basic Braids
Next to riding, there's nothing horse people love more than to pamper and groom their horses. Particularly satisfying among grooming tasks, braiding manes and tails is a calming, centering routine, enjoyed equally by horse and rider. And, of course, handsome braids are a requirement for showing in many riding disciplines. Horse trainer and instructor Charni Lewis brings the wonderful process of braiding to life in her clearly described, step-by-step guide to 30 beautiful braids. Helping the braider along are full-color photographs and detailed illustrations showing twists and turns that make each style unique and the hand positions necessary to hold those ropes of equine hair in place. To keep hands free for braiding, the book has a nail hole at the top of each page for easy hanging on a post or barn wall. Lewis begins with detailed advice on choosing and using appropriate tools, preparing the horse, and creating a safe area in which to work. After a chapter on no-nonsense maintenance braids (used primarily to keep the horse neat and clean), she progresses through all the classic braids required for each riding discipline -- from a Diamond dressage braid to the Three-ribbon style favored for gaited show horses. Finally, Lewis lets loose with braids that are simply fun to do. She encourages readers to experiment with a Scalloped Hunter mane braid or a Fourstrand Weave for the tail. They look gorgeous, and when the novelty wears off, there are many more to try. $ 22.95
BOOK - Grooming to Win
This is the definitive book on grooming your horse to catch the judge's eye. It features over 400 detailed drawings illustrating every aspect of grooming. Completely updated, it details current practices and requirements and covers conditioning, daily care, tools and supplies, and grooming for shows. New chapters discuss blanketing, newly popular breeds, and the latest show ring clothing styles. A must-have reference, it covers all disciplines and includes trimming styles by type and event as well as by breed. $ 34.99
BOOK - Horse Handling and Grooming
Award-winning horse handler Cherry Hill provides a user-friendly guide to the essential skills of horse handling. She includes feeding, haltering, tying, grooming, clipping, bathing, braiding, and blanketing. The wealth of practical advice offered is thorough enough for beginners, yet useful for experienced riders improving or expanding their skills. Includes charts and glossary. $ 19.95
BOOK - Horse, Follow Closely : Native American Horsemanship
Horse and rider are one. Theirs is a relationship of trust, harmony, and respect born of a way of life that is all but lost. One man puts it within our grasp again. In this magnificent book, GaWaNi Pony Boy illustrates the traditional training methods—methods that are steeped in common sense and age-old wisdom—of his ancestors, America’s first great horsemen. The stunning full-color photographs and simple eloquence takes us back to the days when horse training was not merely about getting results but about creating a bond for life. An inspiration for riders and a feast for horse and Native American culture enthusiasts, this book forges a relationship with readers that few books can ever hope to achieve. Hardcover $ 39.95
BOOK - Of Women and Horses : Essays by Various Horsewomen
In the tradition of "Horse Follow Closely", GaWaNi Pony Boy gathers an impressive array of known and unknown horsewomen, who, in touching prose, describe the unique relationships they have with their horses. 115 full-color photos & illustrations throughout. $ 39.95
BOOK - The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship : Advanced Horsemanship B/Ha/A Levels
This manual builds on the material covered in the first two USPC manuals: Basics for Beginners/D Level and Intermediate Horsemanship/C Level. It is written for riders ages fourteen to twenty, whether they are Pony Clubbers who have their D rating or simply riders who have mastered the same skills, and are ready for advanced riding. In addition to explaining how to ride more demanding courses in the arena and cross country, the book addresses such topics as horse care and management, training, and the current USPC test requirements for B, HA, and A level ratings. $ 24.99
BOOK - The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship : Basics for Beginners/D Level
This official USPC manual is written for the American style of horsemanship -- and for children who want to meet USPC testing standards. It addresses learning to ride in the ring and in the open, beginning jumping, horse care and handling, safety, and what beginners and parents need to know about acquiring a horse or pony. - Paperback $ 19.99
