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Appaloosa

Appaloosa
by: Haines, Francis

The spotted horse in art and history. Covers the Appaloosa's history in early times, spotted horses in Africa, Asia, Europe & North America, and in recent times. B/W & Color photos & illustrations. 103 pgs.
c. 1972, H/C, 2nd Edition...$27.50
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Appaloosa

Appaloosa
by: Richardson, Bill & Dona

For the appaloosa enthusiast, this is an excellent book that documents the early days (1940's) of this breed. Full of old pictures of the original appaloosa horse. Interesting reading for anyone who loves the spotted horse. Covers: History, buying, breeding, showing, versatility, registration, clubs.
c. 1969, S/C... $7.00
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


Appaloosa

Appaloosa
by: Richardson, Bill & Dona

Gives a short summary of the hore's fascinating history; then you will learn the characteristics that identify an Appaloosa (his famous spots) & pointers on how to buy & breed Appaloosas. You will learn about various kinds of shows & classes, how to prepare your horse for his performance, & a complete rundown on the qualities that judges look for. Also includes chapters on the Appaloosa Horse Club & the Appaloosa registration system. B/W photos. 195 pgs.
c. 1969, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket, minor wear on dust jacket, name stamped inside front cover, otherwise like new inside, pages clean


Appaloosa

Appaloosa Spirit (Spirit of the Horse)
by: Pavia, Audrey

Through photos & prose that depicts the personality of the Appaloosa -A rare and exceptional breed, the Appaloosa became legendary as the horse of the Nez Perce Indians. Unique in beauty and character, the Appaloosa comes alive in this dazzling book. 64 pgs.
c. 1998, S/C... $16.95


Arabian

Arab Horses (Sunburst Horse Breeds)
by: Micek, Tomas

Tomas Micek has visited Arab studs throughout Europe and captured on film the nobility and grace of this renowned breed. The quality & scope of the photography is exceptional, providing an impressive collection of pictures of the horses in their natural environment. Packed with background information on the breed, including a brief history, an overview of the distictive features of the horses & details of the various types of work or leisure activities to which they are suited. 43 pgs.
c. 1989, H/C...$14.95


Arabian

Arabian: A Guide for Owners
by: Byford, Sharon

Disposition, type, feed, health, grooming, genetics, breeding, showing, gaits.
c. 1987, H/C... $35.95


Arabian

Arabian English Pleasure Horse: A Guide to Selecting, Training & Showing
by: Obenland, Kathleen

Starting the horse, overcoming problems, grooming, hauling, conditioning, and more.
c. 1991, H/C... $27.50


Arabian

Arabian Exodus
by: Greely, Margaret

Today, it is universally recognized that the Arabian horse is a horse with certain unique characteristics. What is less well known is the history of the Arabian horse and its fight to retain its purity and its very survival. In this book the autthor has set out to record the story from pre-biblical times to the present day. It is a record of pilgrimage which began in the desert. Many extracts from contemporary diaries and traveller's accounts, including those of Lady Ann Blunt and her husband Wilfrid Scawen Blunt - to when the world owes a debt than can never be repaid for the survial and preservation of the Arabian breed. 240 pgs.
c. 1985, Rev, H/C.... $34.95


Arabian

Arabian Horse
by: Summerhays, Reginald

Contents include: A Glimpse into the past; Progress; The Annual Show; Some Unusual publicity; The true Arabian; The Arab for Sale; The Question of breed improvement; Our immigrants; camera studies; Exports; The Anglo-Arab; The Part-bred Arab; The Arab and its uses. 103 pgs.
c. 1969, S/C... $5.00
Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


Arabian

Arabian Legends (Western Horseman)
by: Carpenter, Marian K.

Covers 24 famous Arabians, one chapter per horse. It's life story, four-generation pedigree, it's performance & sire/production records. B/W photographs. 280 pgs.
c. 1999, S/C... $21.95


Arabian

Arabian Show Horse
by: Skipper, Lesley

An intimate look at the world of the Arabian show horse, show development. Contents: The Early Shows; The Modern Show Scene; The In-Hand Arabian; The Ridden Arabian; Type and Conformation; Movement; Judges and Judging; Professionals V. Amateurs; Abuse; Breeding For Showing. 247 pgs.
c. 1997, H/C... $59.95


Arabian

Arabian Spirit (Spirit of the Horse)
by: Siino, Betsy

Through photos & prose depicts the personality of the Arabian horse. Elegant, brave, and possessing extraordinary physical gifts, the Arabian was the horse of choice of Noah and George Washington, among others. This book captures the Arabian in all its glory for today's horse lovers. 64 pgs.
c. 1998, S/C... $16.95


Arabian

Know The Arabian Horse
by: Edwards, Gladys Brown

Colors, conformation, origin, bloodlines, showing, racing.
c. 1972, S/C...$1.50
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


Arabian

Pure-Bred Arabian Horse
by: Guarmani, Carlo

Illustrations & antique engravings added to l864 original text. 110 pgs.
c. 1984, Reprint... $49.95


Arabian

Spirit Of The Wind: Horse In Saudi Arabia
Edited

Unique photographs bring the image of the Arabian Horse up-to-date.
c. 1982, H/C...$49.95


Arabian

Versatile Arabian Horse
by: Archer, Rosemary

Racing, showjumping, dressage, western, endurance, eventing, polo, driving.
c. 1996... $49.95


Belgian

A Century Of Belgian Horses In America
by: Telleen, Maurice

Follow the history of the Belgian horse from 1887 to 1987, with photos & text, newspaper articles, ads, letters, & stories. B/W photos. 487 pgs.
c. 1991, S/C...$39.95


Clydesdale

Those Magnificent Clydesdales: The Gentle Giants
by: Flanigan, Karen

This beautiful photo-essay is the complete story of the famous Clydesdale breed of horse from its Scottish origin to its present day use in the United States and other parts of the world. B/W & Color photos. 56 pgs.
c. 1977, H/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


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