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America's Quarter Horses
by: Laune, Paul
Here in one volume is a complete book about the Quarter Horse - its history, development, bloodlines, plus all the practical information necessary for owners & riders. There is detailed advice on buying, stablin, care & feedin, equipment, shoeing, ailments, training, & participation in competitive & other events. Riding instructions include both Western & english styles, & among the equestrian events covered are horse shows, rodeos, cutting contests, trail rides, barrel racing, youth activities & 4-H programs, flat racing, polo, & hunting. Includes the achievements of notable Champions & their riders, enealogical charts & a glossary of terms. Many B/W photos. 558 pgs.
c. 1973, H/C...$35.00 01000409
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Condition: Very Good with dust jacket

American Quarter Horse
by: Widmer, Jack
Mr Widmer writes with thoroughness of the uses of the breed in flat racing, rodeo competition & for general ranch work, and he describes the methods of training which have proved most effective in developing & perfecting individual horses for these uses. He visits the King Ranch & pays tribute to King, the Man-o-War of the Quarter Horses. B/W photos. 127 pgs.
c. 1959, H/C...$22.50
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Condition: Very Good with dust jacket, inside like new, dust jacket torn on edges

American Quarter Horse: An Intro to Selection, Care & Enjoyment
by: Price, Steven
A fully illustrated manual for prospective & novice owners & riders. The American Quarter Horse is the world's most popular horse and America's oldest breed, with origins tracing back to the 1600s, along the eastern seaboard. Originally bred to fill colonists' passion for short-distance match racing, these heavily muscled, compact horses were perfectly suited to run faster than any other horse along narrow streets. As America moved west, so did the American Quarter Horse, and pioneers quickly learned of the horse's natural ability for herding cattle. This quintessential American horse has been refined over the years, his natural talents and famous dependability and athleticism enhanced. His willingness, intelligence, and disposition make him the ideal choice not only for first-time owners and recreational riders, but also for riders interested in all facets of Western, English, and racing competitions. As a show horse or trail horse, the American Quarter Horse is bound to please. Beginning with a brief history of the breed this book offers detailed advice on locating and selecting a horse, as well as stabling, feeding, grooming, and otherwise taking responsible care of the animal. Also explained are the American Quarter Horse's many uses: from informal trial riding to barrel racing, cutting, and reining; from Western horsemanship to show jumping, dressage, and racing. Each activity is clearly defined - including what it is that judges look for in the showring. With its easily accessible reference material, The American Quarter Horse is the indispensable guide for anyone interested in owning and riding America's favorite horse. Color & B/W photos. 336 pgs.
c. 1999, H/C... $35.00

American Quarter Horse in Pictures
by: Self, Margaret Cabell
Part I examines the history of the Quarter Horse, breeding activities, and Wimpy, P-1, the first official Grand Champion Stallion recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association. Part II discusses the Quarter Horse today...its physical characteristics, colors, markings, temperament and longevity. Part III is concerned with breeding and training programs, including basic and advanced training: Western and English. Part IV is about Quarter Horse shows, their general rules, halter class, performance class, and classes for Quarter Horses under English tack. Part V examines the Youth Activities Program of the American Quarter Horse Association, its shows and classes, and Part VI discusses racing and famous race horses. Extensive photos compliment the text and an index of horses pictured is provided arranged by name. 172 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1969, 1992, S/C... $5.00

Complete Book Of The Quarter Horse: A Breeder's Guide and Turfman's Reference
by: Nye, Nelson
The most comprehensive study of the breed ever. Discusses racing, arena horses, show horses, using horses, polo, jumpers, cutting horses, straightaway performance, & cutter & chariot racing. Numerous celebrated individuals are treated in seperate biographical sections. Twenty three outstanding mares are examined in depth, along with 12 outstanding sires. Legenedary sires & formation of early families are detailed. Along with past & present breeding practices & bloodlines are scrupulously traced. Profusely illustrated with B/W photographs. 471 pgs.
c. 1964, H/C...$95.00
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Condition: Very Good with dust jacket, dust jacket has small tear on edge, very minor shelf wear, inside clean & near mint

Great Moments in Quarter Racing History
by: Nye, Nelson
A collection of the finest writing on quarter racing, chronciling the achievements of Clabber, Shue Fly, Joe reed II, Miss Bank, Queeny, Laico Bird, Jet deck, Whataway To Go, Vandy's Flash, Joe Sherry, Tiny's Gay, & other greats of the sport. B/W photos. 288 pgs.
c. 1983, H/C...$75.00
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Condition: Near Mint with dust jacket

Legends: Vol. 1 (Western Horseman)
by: Simmons, Dianne
Profiles of some of the early-day legends of the Quarter Horse breed. Chapter titles: Wimpy P-1; Peppy; King P-234; Poco Bueno; Poco Tivio; King Fritz; Three Bars (TB); Doc Bar; Barbra B; Chicaro Bill; Queenie; Joe Hancock; Cowboy P-12; Shue Fly; Hard Twist; Hollywood Gold; Bert; Top Deck (TB); Go Man Go; Depth Charge (TB); Plaudit; Quick M Silver; Star Duster; Joe Reed P-3; Leo. 168 pgs.
c. 1993, S/C... $17.95

Legends: Vol. 2 (Western Horseman)
by: Simmons, Dianne
The second volume of the Legends series, focusing on more outstanding Quarter Horse stallions and mares. Chapter titles: Traveler; Old Joe Bailey; Gonzales Joe Bailey; Lucky Blanton; Peter McCue; Midnight; Midnight Jr; Grey Badger II; Skipper W; Oklahoma Star; Oklahoma Star Jr.; Driftwood; Jessie James; King's Pistol; My Texas Dandy; Clabber; Rocket Bar (TB); Lightning Bar; Sugar Bars; Moon Deck; Jet Deck; Lena's Bar; Easy Jet. 192 pgs.
c. 1994, S/C... $16.95

Legends: Vol. 3 (Western Horseman)
Edited
More profiles of the stallions and mares that built the Quarter Horse breed. Chapter titles: Steel Dust; Old Sorrel; Flying Bob; Maddon's Bright Eyes; Showdown; Royal King; Jackstraw (TB); Piggin String (TB); Poco Lena; Poco Pine; Poco Dell; Quo Vadis; Question Mark; Two Eyed Jack; Mr Gun Smoke; Hollywood Jac 86; Author Profiles; Notes; Photo Index. 208 pages.
c. 1997, S/C... $17.95

Legends: Vol. 4 (Western Horseman)
Edited
Profiles of 17 influential Quarter Horse stallions and mares: Blondy's Dude, Dash For Cash, Diamonds Sparkle, Doc O'Lena, Ed Echols, Fillinic, Harlan, Impressive, Lady Bug's Moon, Miss Bank, Miss Princess/Woven Web (TB), Rebel Cause, Tonto Bars Hank, Vandy, Zan Parr Bar, Zantanon, Zippo Pine Bar. 216 pages.
c. 1999, S/C... $17.95

Legends: Vol. 6 (Western Horseman)
Edited
Another volume in the top-selling Western Horseman Legends series, this book profiles the following legendary horses: Paul A, Billietta, Casey’s Dream, Colonel Freckles, Conclusive, Coy’s Bonanza, Croton Oil, Doc Quixote, Doc’s Prescription, Dynamic Deluxe, Flit Bar, Freckles Playboy, Great Pine, Jewels Leo Bar, Major Bonanza, Mr San Peppy, Okie Leo, Peppy San, Speedy Glow and The Invester. About 300 B/W photos. 235 pgs.
c. 2004, S/C...$23.95

Legends: Vol. 7 (Western Horseman)
Edited
Legends 7 is Western Horseman's popular series highlighting Quarter Horses who've had a significant impact on the breed and, in many instances, re-shaped entire event-specific industries, such as cutting, reining, halter and western pleasure. One of the most interesting aspects of this installment is noting how the 18 stallions and 2 mares profiled have descended from horses in previous volumes; thus legends are creating legends. Hundreds of photos, some rarely or never before published, illustrate the horses' stories. And, as with previous volumes, each chapter includes a four-generation pedigree, a summary of the stallion's or mare's show or race recorc and a progeny record detailing the achievements of the horse's offspring. B/W photos. 256 pgs.
c. 2006, S/C...$23.95

Legends: Vol. 8 (Western Horseman)
Edited
"Portraits of outstanding Quarter Horse stallions and mares. Those horses profiled in this volume include: Aledo Bar, Babe Cody, Black Easter Bunny, Doc's Hickory, Double Bid, Eternal Sun, Grays Starlight, Hotrodders Jet Set, Marion's Girl, Miss Panama, Nu Cash, Parr Passum, Scotch Bar Time, Sonny Go Lucky, Special Effort, Spotted Bull, Sun Frost, Tardy Too, Top Moon and Watch Joe Jack. B/W photos. 240 pages
c. 2009, S/C...$23.95

Quarter Horse
by: Hyland, Ann
This book tells the story of America's fastest and most popular breed, the quarter horse, the traditional racehorse and the ranch horse of the west. The author explains the origins of the breed, named for its extraordinary speed over a quarter of a mile, and the setting up of the American Quarter Horse Association. The history of the breed in Britain is covered, and the horses and people who have influenced its popularity are introduced. 140 pgs.
c. 1991, H/C... $26.95

Quarter Horse Reference (Vol 1)
Edited
Table of contents: Important notes on contents & uses of Quarter Horse reference; Charts on leading Quarter Horses (Champion Quarter running horses, leading money earning quarter running horses, leading sires of racing register of merit qualifiers, leading dams of racing register of merit qualifiers, leading maternal grandsires of racing register of merit qualifiers, leading sires of AQHA champions, leading dams of AQHA champions; leading maternal grandsires of AQHA champions, & leadinf sires of arena register of merit quailifers); Major reference material (A-Z). 630 pgs.
c. 1972, H/C...$65.00
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Quarter Horse Spirit (Spirit Of The Horse)
by: Siino, Betsy
Gentle in spirit, swift of foot, and keen of mind, the quarter horse is an American treasure. An icon of the American West and a lovable companion, he is the cowboy's trusted partner and the equestrian's best friend. Loyal and true, the quarter horse is celebrated in this stunning book in prose and glorious photographs. 64 pgs.
c. 1988, S/C... $16.95

Quarter Horses: A Story of Two Centuries
by: Denhardt, Robert Moorman
Covers the history of the Quarter Horse. Contents: Colonial beginnings, European background, Colonial horses, Horses of the revolution, An Englishman describes the quarter horse, The quiet years, The movement west, Sir Archy & Printer, Lengendary heroes (1843-1887), Foundation horses (1887-1912, Early modern sires (1904-1925), Influential throughbred blood (1906-1930), Mixing throughbred blodd, Crosses, Performance, Ranch & Rodeo, Early short racing, Early breeders (1862-1875), & Starting the AQHA. B/W photos. 192 pgs.
c. 1967, H/C...$30.00
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Condition: Very Good, ex-library, usual libarary markings otherwise like new

Quarter Running Horse: America's Oldest Breed
by: Denhardt, Robert Moorman
Presents the true story of the origins & evolution-by-breeding of America's great contributuion to the equine race - the Quarter Running Horse. It is a thorough account beginning in 1607 to the horse of the 1940's & the beginning of modern short horse racing. Denhardt has done a monumental job of research that results in an unquestionably authoritative account of the foundation sires & mares, their origins, & their progeny. The history is enlivened by the stories Denhardt came across in his travels doing research. B/W photos. 302 pgs.
c. 1979, 1st Ed, H/C...$25.00
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Condition: Good with dust jacket, ex-library, usual library markings

Using the American Quarter Horse
by: Sikes, L. N.
In addition to being a textbook on the breed, this book is also a practical guide to knowing and buying Quarter Horses, caring for them, training them and winning with them in many kinds of western competitions. 159 pgs.
c. 1958, H/C...$32.50
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Horse America Made
by: Taylor, Louis
Story and analysis of the world's greatest saddle horse; and a simple, explicit guide for training, riding and rearing the American Saddle Bred. 243 pgs.
c. 1944, H/C...$35.00
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Saddle Horse
by: Phillips, Lance
In this informative book, Lance Phillips traces the development of the breed from the beginning down to its present refinement. Starting with a short history of the breed & its development, the author goes on to chapters on equine psychology, training the two-year old, breaking to ride, the various gaits & their teaching & development, & a highly useful chapter on selection of the horse. The author describes in detail his methods of step-by-step handling & training from the day the foal is dropped to the mature horse. Over 130 illustrations, paintings & photographs. 206 pgs.
c. 1964, H/C...$30.00
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Condition: Very Good w/ dust jacket, minor tears & curling of edge of dust jacket, inside clean

Breed of Giants
by: Stranger, Joyce
Fictional novel of an English farmer who breeds his gigantic Shire horses and with almost fanatical devotion, brings them up to championship status. 187 pgs.
c. 1966, H/C...$35.00
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Dynasties: Great Thoroughbred Stallions
by: Bowen, Edward L.
Examines the exploits & legacies of some of the 20th century's most influential sires. The 24 subject stallions represent a litany of revered names, from Fair Play & Hyperion to Northern Dancer & Mr. Prospector, from Challenger II to Rough 'n Tumble. Also includes the stories of the people whose imagination, skill & luck brought them association with these great stallions. B/W photos. 260 pgs.
c. 2000, H/C...$34.95

Thoroughbred Kingdoms: Breeding Farms of the American Racehorse
by: Horenstein, Henry & Flake, Carol
A vivid portrait of the home turf of the champion Thoroughbred--the great breeding farms of America, Thoroughbred Kingdoms is a fascinating insider's look at the history, traditions, and everyday life of these breedking farms in 120 color photographs and complementary text. 168 pgs.
c. 1990, H/C... $50.00

Thoroughbred Spirit (Spirit Of The Horse)
by: Siino, Betsy
As great an athlete the world will ever know, the thoroughbred racing horse presents a staggering display of physical beauty and power. In glorious photographs and prose, each book in the Spirit of the Horse series celebrates the unique majesty, beauty, and personality of a particular breed and brims with facts about the breed's history, nature, and physical characteristics. 64 pgs.
c. 1998, S/C... $16.95

Trakehner
by: Von Velsen-Zerweck, Eberhard
Development of breed, competition, recent developments. 140 pgs.
c. 1990... $28.95

America's Last Wild Horses
by: Ryden, Hope
Plight of today's wild horses, history & current status. A century ago millions of wild horses ranged over the west. Today, scattered across 11 states, only about 16,000 remain. Illustrated with over 60 remarkable B/W photos. Over 300 pgs.
c. 1970, S/C...$15.00
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Among Wild Horses: A Portrait of the Pryor Mountain Mustangs
by: Pomeranz, Lynne
Here is the extraordinary photographic journal of the three years Lynne Pomeranz spent studying, admiring, & photographing these magnificant animals. The inner lives and relationships of 25 horses emege in intimate photos accopmainied by stirring text. Over 100 color photos. 134 pgs.
c. 2006, H/C...$16.95

Into The Wind: Wild Horses Of North America
by: Kirkpatrick, Jay F.
Celebration of these wild animals along with true origin and natural history. 160 pgs.
c. 1994...H/C... $35.00

Last of the Wild Horses
by: Harbury, Martin & Watts, Ron
Here is a book to delight horse lovers, environmentalists, and all those who respond to the romance and beauty of wild horses . . . an evocative celebration of seven distinctive breeds from throughout the world. 117 full-color photos. 192 pgs.
c. 1984, S/C... $19.95

Mustang
by: Curtin, Sharon & Eastcott, John & Momatiuk, Yva
In a superb union of prose & breathtaking photography, the creators of "Mustang" have captured the poignant drama of a wild & magnificent survivor, & of the land that gave it birth. The story of the mustang is the story of America, & in a much bigger sense, it is the story of mankind. Coffee-table size. 192 pgs.
c. 1996, Oversize, H/C...$40.00

Mustangs
by: Dobie, J. Frank
This magnificent book is a monument to all the "wild and free" horses - the mustangs - that were once the glory of our Western ranges. And to the men, the white men and the Indians, no less wild and free, who captured them and "gentled" them, and rode them, and annihilated them. Illustrated. 376 pgs.
c. Original 1934, 1952, H/C...$35.00
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Condition: Very good, no dust jacket, Minor wear on edges & spine

Nobody's Horses: The Dramatic Rescue of the Wild Herd of White Sands
by: Hoglund, Don
Descended from the greatest horses of the American West, the wild horses living on the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico were national treasures and living legends. But in 1994, after years of suffering through periodic droughts, food shortages, and all the dangers accompanying life on a military weapons -testing site, scores of horses suddenly died. And almost two thousand more were in such dire straits that they were unlikely to survive. Large-animal veterinarian Don Höglund was called in to organize and lead a team of dedicated cowboys, soldiers, and other professionals in removing the surviving horses and their offspring to safety. This book tells the dramatic story of these noble animals' celebrated history, their defiant survival, and their incredible rescue. Amid the constant danger from unspent munitions on the ground and missile testing in the air, cowboys, Native Americans, and ranchers - all of whom cared deeply about the fate of the horses - clashed in a battle of wills. And, of course, there were the horses themselves - wild, extraordinarily powerful animals, not easily managed or moved, who would become known to their rescuers as fascinating, individual characters. Filled with history and heroism, adventure and rivalry, and, ultimately, the alliances between horses and people, Nobody's Horses will stir the emotions and imagination of horse lovers, humanitarians, and anyone who loves an uplifting tale of second chances. 265 pgs.
c. 2008, S/C...$17.95

Wild Horses: A Spirit Unbroken
by: Edwards, Elwyn
Despite the hunting of some species to extinction and the shrinking of their environments, wild horses have survived into the twentieth century. Elwyn Hartley Edwards offers a colorful overview of the remaining herds from around the world. In text and photos sure to delight any horse fancier, Wild Horses describes each herd in detail, including their history, particular mannerisms, habitat, styles of walking or trotting, and more. It features the mustangs of the American West, the island-bound horses of Virginia and Nova Scotia, herds in the Ural Mountain foothills, ponies of the British Isles and the south of France, horses of the Iberian Peninsula, onagers of western Asia, and the brumbies of the Australian Outback. With more than 70 outstanding color photographs and authoritative text, Wild Horses is a stand-out tribute to a hardy wild species. 112 pgs.
c. 1995, H/C...$24.95

Wild Horse Controversy
by: Thomas, Heather Smith
Covers entire history of the wild horse in America, also covers donkeys. 284 pgs.
c. 1979, H/C...$45.00
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Wild Horse Of The West
by: Wyman, Walker
Reprint of a book originally published in 1945. Examines what has happened to the mustang and wild or feral horse of the American west. Illustrated. 348 pgs.
c. 1945, 1963 printing, S/C...$12.00
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Condition: Very Good - like new, inscription inside back cover otherwise like new in & out