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America's Horses & Ponies
by: Brady, Irene

This is a book for curious people who want to know the why, what, where, when & how about horses. It does not mention anything about riding, stable management or show ettiquette. It is designed to give a fairly complete picture of the 38 most popular breeds of horses and ponies in the U.S.. It also discusses the donkey & mule, the zebras we see in zoos, and the Przewalski's Horse & the rebred Tarpan. All drawings are done to scale so each animal and be compared to every other animal in the book to find relative size & conformation. 50 suberb pencil drawings. 202 pgs.
c. 1969, S/C...$17.50
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Condition: Very Good w/ dust jacket, name inside front cover otherwise excellet inside, dust jacket has small tears


Beauty Of Horses
by: Livingston, Dick

Photographs and text of various breeds of horses.
c. 1995... $24.95


Cavalcade Of American Horses
by: Crowell, Pers

A treasury of information about every recognized breed of light horse popular in America today. For each breed it gives a brief summary of its history, describes its conformation, size, color, & provides brief instructions on training, showing & use. It also tells the story of prehistoric men & horses, traces the history of horses in the great civilizations of the past & in the more recent cultures of Great Britain & Western Europe. This is followed by clear descriptions of the various gaits: the walk, trot, gallop, canter, fox trot, pace, rack, running walk, etc. Each gait is discussed in detail with diagrams & foorfall charts. Illustrated by the author. 311 pgs.
c. 1951, H/C...$45.00
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Condition: Very Good with dust jacket, inside like new, dust jacket has tears


Encyclopedia Of The Horse
Edited

Includes: country-by-country illustrated guide to more than 150 horse and pony breeds, a review of equestrian sports, valuable information on horse care and maganement, history of the horse, and a A-Z glossary of over 500 equestrian terms. Over 400 Color photos. 256 pgs.
c. 1977, H/C...$25.00
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Famous American Horses
by: Devereux, Frederick L. Jr
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Here are 21 historically important biographical sketches of oustanding American horses (Steeplechasers, Trotters, Cowponies, Hunters, Flat Racers, Show Horses & Battle Mounts) that have made history, & illustrated by a prominent artist. Includes: Sheridan's Rienzi, Justin Morgan, Snowman, Comanche, Mon O War, Whirlaway, Steeldust, Battleship, Jenny Camp, George Washington's Nelson, Paul Revere's pacer, Canonero, Secretariat, and more. 118 pgs.
c. 1975, H/C...$25.00
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Condition: Very good w/ dust jacket, ex-library, usual library markings, inside pages clean, no writing, dust jacket shows some wear


Fascinating Horses
by: Micek, Tomas

Photos of Andalusian, Fresian, Haflingers, Icelandic Ponies, Welsh Cobs, etc.
c. 1997... $29.95


Great Horses Of The Past (Volume 1)
by: Gray, Bob

This book explores the dim begginnings of the western horse breeds & tells of stallions that played a major role in founding these breeds. This is not only a book about horses but a book about the men & women to whom a good horse was the most important thing in life. This book gives the personal background of each stallion's development, including his early life, hardships & reasons for greatness. B/W photos. 131 pgs.
c. 1967, 1st Ed, H/C...$65.00
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Condition: Very Good w/dust jacket


Horse & Its Relatives
by: Lydekker, R.

Chapters on: The wild tarpan, horses & ponies of the British Islands, foreign breeds, Arab stock, feral horses, Kiang & Onager group, zebras & quaggas, ass, mules & other hybrids, extinct forerunners of the horse. B/W plates. 286 pgs.
c. 1912, H/C...$95.00
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Horse & Pony Breeds (Complete Handbook)
by: Bell, Davis & McBane

Features more than 100 pf the world's favorite horse & pony breeds, with at-a-glance diagrams that trace each breed's ancestry. Includes an overview of each breed's origin, appearance, & character, with advice on feeding, grooming & medical care. Color photos. 224 pgs.
c. 2004, H/C...$9.95


Horse Book
by: Rendel, John

An invaluable guide book with compehensive data & discussions of all breeds, & 300 superb photographs to supplement the text. The author tells you everything you need to know about horses for show, racing, harness racing, steeplechase & hunt, polo, rodeo, circus & pleasure riding. Rules & explanations of horse shows are presented, together with a wealth of professional hints on the care & training of thoroughbreds.
c. 1960, H/C....$17.50
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Condition: Good w/ dust jacket, name inside front cover, dust jacket fair condition, ripped & taped, inside pages are clean with no writing


Horse Breeds Of North America
by: Dutson, Judith

96 horses, ponies, donkeys and draft horses of North America with at-a-glance profiles and photographs of each breed. Includes historical facts, special qualities, their most common uses, along witha small map showing where the breed originated. Pocket-size: 6" x 4.25". Color photos. 208 pgs.
c. 2006, S/C...$10.95


Horse Facts
by: McBane, Susan & Douglas Cooper, Helen

A region-by-region guide featuring full-color descriptions of over 90 breeds, plus reference to more than 40 others. With expert advice into horse behavior & instincts help owners & riders to understand, train & communivate with their horses more successfully. Includes fascinating information on the history & origins of the horse including how the horse was domesticated & how it spread across the world. Color illustrations & color photos. 160 pgs.
c. 1991, H/C...$14.95


Horse In the West
by: Smith, Bradley

Traces the history of the horse from his importation to the New World by the intrepid Spanish adventurers of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries down to the present day. Arabian, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Appoloosa. 165 color photos. 255 pgs.
c. 1969, H/C...$45.00
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Horse: Complete Guide To Horse Breeds & Breeding
by: Kidd, Jane

Evolution, ponies, work horses, types, international breeds, colors & markings.
c. 1995... $24.95


Horses
by: Reddick, Kate

Idententification & information on horses from every continent; their evolution & their individual breed histories. 167 color photos of 125 breeds. 160 pgs.
c. 1976, P/B...$5.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Good, shows some wear


Horses (DK)
by: Edwards, Elwyn

Identification & information guide of over 100 horse breeds from around the world. Over 250 crystal clear photographs. Concise text pinpoints key characteristics of each breed. 256 pgs.
c. 2000, S/C... $18.95


Horses (Eyewitness Handbooks)
by: Edwards, Elwyn

Visual field guide to over 100 horse breeds from around the world with descriptions, characteristics, environment, origin, and usage. Packed with more than 250 vivid full-color photographs. 256 pgs.
c. 1993, S/C... $17.95


Horses: A Portrait Of The Animal World
by: Sterry, Paul

An informative series that provides, in a concise format, better understanding of animals and their habitats. Tribute to the world's horses, origins & history, breeds, lots of color photographs. 80 pgs.
c. 1994, H/C... $19.95


Horses, Asses & Zebras In The Wild
by: Groves, Colin
Describes wild horses and their relatives in detail - the different varieties, habitats, how they live, prospects for survival, domestication, and also a history of those species now extinct. Przewalski, tarpan, kiang, onager, african wild ass, North American mustang, species of zebras, and more. 192 pgs.
c. 1974, H/C...$65.00
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Horses of Britain
by: Wentworth, Lady

A description of British horses and ponies with 8 plates in colour and 26 illustrations in black & white. 48 pgs.
H/C...$27.50
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Condition: Good - Ex-Library


Horses Of The World
by: Bongianni, Maurizio & Mori, Concetta

This highly informative & beautifully illustrated volume brings a new & exciting approach to every aspect of the horse, examining its physical characteristics, origins & evolution, functions & role in sports. It is uniquely organized - rather than following the usual subdivisions according to country of origin or conformation, the different breeds are grouped according to their uses throughout history: in battle, for transporation & agriculture & in madern times, for sport. Every breed is represented. Valuable info is also given on training, riding accessories & equipment. Beautiful color illustrations. 198 pgs.
c. 1986, H/C...$25.00
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Condition: Like new with dust jacket


Horses Of The World: A Classic Survey with Over 300 Photographs
by: Goodall, Daphne Machin

In this book are all the breeds of horses & pony that exist in the world today. There are pictures of every breed ever photographed, and the majority show the animal in action against his typical background. The horses in the book range from the familiar and well loved to suchstrange creatures as the mystery horses of Sable Island and the Ica Age horse. The captions under the photos of each breed give a summary of its locailty, characteristics, color, & height. Also included is the country outline enviornment, distribution & development of the breeds. 272 pgs.
c. 1965, H/C...$30.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Inside Very Good - Dust jacket has small tears & tape on corner


International Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds
by: Hendricks, Bonnie

The more than 394 breeds described clearly reflect the natural history of their respective areas of origin. Horse breeds also reflect local human history in the special uses for which they have been bred. Each breed account gives the origin and history, a physical description, and details about the uses of the horse. Some accounts also cover characteristic gaits, colors or markings, forms of keeping, and styles of training. In addition to the basic accounts, Hendricks refers to a number of breeds for which limited information is available and many foundation breeds that are now extinct. 512 pgs.
c. 1995, H/C...$65.00


Light Horse Breeds
by: Patten, John

Illustrated with more than 300 photographs, this is a complete guide to the light horse breeds, their origins, characteristics, and principle uses. B/W photos. 264 pgs.
c. 1960, H/C...$27.50
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Observer's Book Of Horses & Ponies
by: Summerhays, R. S.
Familair & unfamilar breeds & varieties are dealt with in this concise book which covers the horses & ponies of the world - from thew well know Shire horse & Throughoubred to the primitive Tarpan horse, once extinct, & the Falabella miniature. This book is copiously illustrated with B/W photos & helpful diagrammatic drawings of the horse. Includes a glossary of technical terms & an index. 267 pgs.
c. 1968, Pocketsize, H/C...$10.00
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Condition: Near Mint with dust jacket


Simon & Schuster Guide To Horses & Ponies Of The World
by: Bongianni, Maurizio

Identification guide. More than 170 breeds are covered, including detail of each breed's history, its place of origin and current geographical distribution, functions, aptitudes, and notable physical and temperamental characteristics. More than 230 Full-color photos and illustrations. 256 pgs.
c. 1987, S/C... $16.00


Storey's Illustrated Guide To 96 Horse Breeds of North America
by: Dutson, Judith

Devoted to the horses of North America, this comprehensive guide features in-depth profiles and photographs of 96 breeds. From homegrown natives to the imported breeds, Dutson presents the incredible history of the horse in North America. Color photos. 406 pgs.
c. 2005, S/C...$29.95


Ultimate Horse Book
by: Edwards, Elwyn Hartley

A must for everyone who loves horses, here is a comprehensive and visually stunning guide to horses from around the world. At the center of the book is a photographic catalog of 80 breeds of horse and pony. Each breed is photographed in color, and its history, physical characteristics and temperament are explained. Includes horse care, riding and equipment section. 500 photographs and illustrations. 240 pgs.
c. 1991, H/C...$29.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good - like new, with dust jacket


World's Finest Horses & Ponies
by: Glyn, Richard

Describes & illustrates in full color all the most notable types of horses to be found throughout the world. 128 pgs.
c. 1971, H/C...$25.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited


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