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Horse
People: Writers and Artists on the Horses They Love
Editor: Michael J. Rosen
Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Artisan
First Published: April 1998
No.of Pages: 160 pages
Dimensions (inches): 0.89
x 11.30 x 9.33
Our Price: $21.00
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: 7,627
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Synopsis:
This book includes poignant reminiscences and tales by over 40 writers, photographers and artists, including Franz Lidz's interview with former jockey Dick Francis, Jane Smiley's account of overcoming a lifetime of paralyzing fear by jumping her horse, and Rita Mae Brown's straight-from-the-horse's-mouth tale "told" by her horse.
Photographs, paintings, illustrations and sculptures, which include the work of Tess Gallagher, Fritz Scholder, John Derryberry, and Deborah Butterfield, depict heart-rending images in both color and black-and-white, capturing the spirit of the horse and of those who love them. Profits from the sale of the book support
The Company of Animals Fund which benefits animals in rescue agencies across the U.S. 100 color photos & illustrations
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The
Affordable Horse:
A Guide to Low-Cost Ownership
Author: Sharon B. Smith
Type: Paperback
Publisher: Howell Book House
First Published: June 1994
No.of Pages: 184 pages
Dimensions inches): 0.53
x 9.20 x 6.12
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: 8,990
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By the authors of the best-selling Basic Horsemanship, this cvolume covers the essentials of horse care, and is a must for anyone who owns a horse or who might like to buy one. This book gives the horse owner or potential owner practical advice on all aspects of horse care, such as how to bathe, groom, breed and raise horses, how to choose a qualified veterinarian, and much more.
Illustrated and includes black-and-white photographs.
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Buying
Your First Horse:
A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing
For, Finding and Purchasing a Great Horse
Authors: Mary Guay, Donna
Schlinkert
Type: Paperback
Publisher: White Papers
Press
First Published: October
1997
No.of Pages: 192 pages
Dimensions (inches): 0.52
x 8.47 x 5.56
Our Price: $13.56
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Amazon.com Sales Rank: 17,380
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Synopsis:
Buying Your First Horse contains essential information for anyone who is thinking of buying their own horse. Written for both English and Western riders, the first section of this book prepares you for horse ownership by discussing safety, expenses and boarding options. In the second section, the book covers finding a a good horse to match the rider, evaluating each horse and dealing
with the sellers. Includes over 40 photographs, a glossary, an index, extensive questionnaires for evaluating horses and boarding facilities, and sample contracts for boarding, leasing, bill of sale and liability.
The authors, Mary Guay and Donna Schlinkert are sisters who grew up with a life-long love for horses. Mary is an experienced writer, while Donna is a professional equestrian with over 20 years of international experience as a broker, trainer, instructor,
barn owner and manager. She currently owns a successful hunter jumper barn in Dallas, GA.
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