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From the
Wilshire Book Company's "Horse Lovers' Library",
many of these classic & informative books are still in-print today!
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A Practical Guide to Horseshoeing
Edited
provides the horse enthusiast with detailed information about horseshoeing.
Extensively illustrated and laid out as a technical manual indexed by
chapter, section and paragraphs, this book contains invaluable historic
knowledge of horseshoeing. The anatomy and physiology of a horse's foot,
pastern and legs are studied, and information on horseshoer's tools, machine-made
shoes and nails are given. Handmade horseshoes from bar iron or steel
are examined, as are borium-treated horseshoes. Both normal and corrective
shoeing is discussed for the riding horse, polo horses, hunters and jumpers,
and draft animals. Care of the horses feet between shoeing periods and
care of unshod horses is explained as well. A question and answer section
called the Horseshoer's Catechism rounds out the book with information
on anatomy, normal shoeing, shoeing to relieve or correct disorders of
the foot and shoeing to correct faults in gait. 126 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1941, S/C... $10.00
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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
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An Expert's Guide to Basic Dressage
by: Froissard, Jean
This book helps you to acquire the proper horse, then learn to train him,
step by step. The 'dressage test' is just exactly what it declares itself
to be: a test of training. But dressage is also a craft, and thus it can
be taught and learned in simple terms, provided the student has already
a good seat, steadiness, independence of aids and a certain feeling, called
equestrian tact. The contents of An Expert's Guide to Basic Dressage include
Riding in Tune, Understanding the Aids, The Rider as Trainer and the First
Commandment, The Horse Turns by Both Ends, The Question of Balance, The
Ramener, The Half-Turn on the Haunches and The Halt, The Rein Back and
Rein Aids, Changing Speeds and Gaits, The Canter, The Second and Third
Commandments, Work on Two Tracks, and General Impressions. Illustrations
& photos. 110 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1971, S/C... $7.00
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An Expert's Guide To Horse Selection & Care For Beginners
by: Conn, George Dr.
Besides telling the reader how he can best train his horse for the type
of work he wants it to perform, the author discusses, in detail, the various
types of horses and how they should be judged; the art of breeding them
successfully; how and what to feed them, and why; all phases of managing
them, from the time they are foaled; and how to best go about selling
them. The text is lavishly illustrated with photographs and line drawings.
Chapters cover: Selecting a horse, conformation, types of horses, stables
& lots, saddles & bridles, clothing & bedding, grooming, clipping, handling,
exercise, breeding, giving medicines, legs, feet, more. 256 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1969, S/C... $10.00
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An Expert's Guide To Horseback Riding For Beginners
by: Taylor, Louis
Modern American riding calls for a relationship between horse and rider
that is somewhat like that of partners in ballroom dancing. This relationship
is most obvious in the two most intensely American fields of riding, the
riding of American Saddle Horse and Western riding. With both, we will
consider the selection of the horse, the care of the personal mount and
of his tack, the handling of the horse in a trailer, the shoeing of the
horse and the problems of the young rider. Sections include: For the Beginner,
Variety in American Riding, Selecting the Personal Mount, Selecting a
Registered Horse, Care of the Personal Mount, Equipment, and Attaining
Proficiency. Extensive photographs & illustrations. 276 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1963, S/C... $10.00
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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
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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
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Art of Western Riding
by: Jones, Suzanne
A thorough and comprehensive book covering western riding. Suzanne Norton
Jones has used her many years of experience in this field to clearly impart
to the reader her basic methods of instructing rider and horse. Suzanne's
riding and teaching has not only been limited to the western saddle. She
is equally proficient as a rider of hunters, jumpers and basic dressage.
The latter has had an influence on the outlines of the excellent 'Arena
Tests' to be found in this book. The Art of Western Riding systematically
covers phases in instruction, training and showing, as well as judging.
In addition, it contains illustrations and explanations of equipment,
plus a coverage of the American Horse Shows Association rules. Photographs
& illustrations. 164 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1966, S/C...$10.00
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Beginner's Guide to Horseback Riding
by: Wall, Sheila
Would you like to show, hunt, ride in horse trials or race? Or do you
want to know just enough about horses to take a quiet ride through the
countryside? Whatever your aims are in riding, the more you know about
the sport the more you will enjoy it. Whether you wish to ride one day
a week or seven, whether you aim to jump five-foot fences or to canter
through the park, you will want to develop good horsemanship. The ingredients
of good horsemanship are an understanding of horses in general and the
horse your are riding in particular – plus good form. Through good
form you can tell your horse clearly what you expect of him and you will
be secure and comfortable in the saddle. It will get you well on your
way to being a good horseman as well as a good rider. Photographs. 130
pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1961, S/C... $5.00
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Bits: Their History, Use and Misuse
by: Taylor, Louis
One of the most important discoveries of man was the use of the horse.
In various parts of the world, man first used the horse for food and used
his hide for clothing...and then tied him to burdens to be dragged. However,
it was the invention of the bit that made the horse the great tool of
man. From the time of the Sumerian chariots, sixty centuries ago, until
the coming of the railroad, the horse was man's land transportation. Not
only was the bit a necessity in making the horse play an important role
in the practical affairs of government, warfare, and transport, it was
also essential in making the horse play a leading part in the refinements
of country life.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1966, S/C... $10.00
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Breaking Your Horse's Bad Habits
by: Sumner, Dayton W.
An expert's guide to overcoming behavior problems. How horses learn, forming
& changing habits, correcting handling problems, backing, runaway, much
more. B/W photos. 220 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1976, S/C... $10.00
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Complete Training Of Horse & Rider
by: Podhajsky, Alois
For over a quarter of a century, Colonel Alois Podhajsky was the Director
of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, home of the famous white Lipizzaner
stallions whose remarkable performances have thrilled audiences throughout
the world. Now, for the first time, Col. Podhajsky has set forth explicitly
and in practical, instructive fashion the step-by-step methods of training
both horse and rider that are used at the School and that are the applicable
foundations of all good horsemanship, for their purpose is to develop
the natural abilities of the horse and to make riding a graceful, pleasurable
experience. From the very beginning we follow stages of training on the
longe and mounted. The walk, trot, canter, the halt and half-halt, lateral
work, and, at the more advanced levels, the piaffe, passage, pirouette,
and other figures are clearly described and the methods for obtaining
best results given in simple, exact terms. Contact with the bit, collection,
bending, position of the head, straightening, prevention of bad habits
– all are discussed with relation to development and improvement
of every phase of accomplishment. Similarly, the training of the rider
is meticulously programmed, with full attention to the use of the aids
at every stage and in all the exercises. Equipment, too, is analyzed in
detail. And finally, there is a unique revelation of just how the spectacular
"airs above the ground" are achieved and correctly performed.
The result is a definitive book on classical horsemanship, and a record
and manual of the fundamental principals, the techniques, and the practice
of the art of riding. Photos, illustrations. 294 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1965, S/C...$15.00
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Disorders Of The Horse & What To Do About Them
by: Hanauer, Elsie
Examines the various disorders of the horse, their cause and symptoms,
and well-proven treatments. The horse is explained thoroughly in regards
to the digestive system, the respiratory system, the nervous system, the
skin, and the feet and legs. In each case, diagnosis of specific diseases
is shown, along with information on the care of the afflicted horse. A
diagnosis must be concerned with the horse's history, attitude, skin,
visible mucous membranes, respirations, appetite and thirst, the urine,
the pulse, temperature and possibility of fever. Through these observations,
disorders can be identified, and then treated. It presents in detail scores
of horse disorders, from colic and peritonitis and parasites to bronchitis,
mange, navicular disease, fractures, to miscellaneous diseases such as
equine influenza, malignant edema and even sleeping sickness. Care and
first aid for each disorder is explained. Illustrated. 118 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1973, S/C... $5.00
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Dressage: A Study Of The Finer Points Of Riding
by: Wynmalen, Henry
Dressage is the art of improving one's horse beyond the stage of plain
usefulness. An understanding of its principals is of inestimable value
to all riders who wish to improve the performance of their horses. The
author explains that the nature of these principals is essentially very
simple. There is, he says, no fundamental difference between the methods
employed in handling a new-born foal or in riding a high-school horse.
It is only in the application of these methods to work of an ever more
exacting nature that the difficulties increase. The solution lies in the
gradual development of a mutual language which horse and rider can both
understand, speak and enjoy; the conversation between them becomes more
interesting as the mutual understanding grows. The reader follows the
development of this language step by step and is given an insight into
the interplay of the mental and physical factors on which the training
of the horse is based. Where necessary, excellent diagrams are added for
additional clarity and the book is illustrated with carefully selected
photographs of exceptional merit. 288 pgs.
A classic that is still in-print.
c. 1971, S/C... $15.00
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