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Horse
A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history 'I loved this book so much' ANN PATCHETT 'Brilliantly varied and with a galloping pace' MAIL ON SUNDAY 'A masterpiece' JANE SMILEY 'Thrilling' NEW YORK TIMES Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union. On a perilous night, he reunites with the stallion and his groom, very far from the glamour of any racetrack. Washington, DC, ...
What Horses Really Want
A book chock-full of answers to horse-behavior questions that will change your horse's life for the better. Horses want partners they trust. Meeting their need for security makes them more tuned-in, calmer, and more reliable. In her engaging book, highly illustrated with professional color photographs, certified riding instructor Lynn Acton, MS, shows you how, with practical step-by-step instructions. You’ll see that progress can be surprisingly fast with methods that are gentle, time-tested, backed by science, and that make intuitive sense to your horse. Discover how to earn trust and make training more efficient by engaging horses’ innate intelligence, maintaining clear two-way communi...
Sixteen Horses
“Dark, visceral and disturbing, this highly suspenseful and beautifully written thriller is totally gripping from start to finish. A hugely impressive debut.” —Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent Patient and The Maidens A literary thriller from stunning new talent Greg Buchanan, Sixteen Horses is a story of enduring guilt, trauma, and punishment, set in a small seaside community the rest of the world has left behind. In Ilmarsh, England, local police detective Alec Nichols discovers sixteen horses' heads on a farm, each buried with a single eye facing the low winter sun. After Veterinary Forensics expert Cooper Allen travels to the scene, a pathogen is discovered lurking within the ...
The Usborne Little Book of Horses and Ponies
Discover horses and ponies at work, rest and play in this delightful little book, packed with fascinating facts and charming illustrations.
The Horse as Cultural Icon
In spite of the importance of horses to Western society until comparatively recent times, scholars have paid very little attention to them. This volume helps to redress the balance, emphasizing their iconic appeal as well as their utilitarian functions.
Horses
Describes the history, uses, and breeds of horses.
The Horse in History
In the illuminating treatise 'The Horse in History,' Basil Tozer embarks on a journey beyond mere equestrianism to reveal the pivotal roles horses have played throughout civilization. Tozer, with masterful prose, interweaves historical scholarship and cultural analysis, tracing the symbiotic relationship between humans and these majestic creatures. Presented with DigiCat Publishing's commitment to preserving literary heritage, this work is meticulously re-issued, paying homage to Tozer's original insights while granting contemporary accessibility. The narrative not only delves into the horse's contributions to warfare, agriculture, transport, and sport but also captures the symbolic essence ...
British and Foreign Horses - A Comprehensive Guide to Equestrian Knowledge Including Breeds and Breeding, Health and Management
"British and Foreign horses" is a fantastic guide to horses and equestrianism, exploring in detail different breeds and traditions from around the world. It looks at horses used for sport, pleasure, and work, covering many different breeds and how they are to be selected, managed, housed, treated, and more. Profusely illustrated with vintage photographs and helpful illustrations, this useful volume is not to be missed by horse lovers and owners, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Horse-Breeding in the British Isles," "Hunting," "Training for Hunting," "Riding to Cover," "Riding with Hounds," "Hunters, and How to Train and Treat Them," etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction the care and maintenance of horses.
