The Book of Draft Horses
Author: Donna Campbell Smith
Publisher:
Published: 2016-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781493022472
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA celebration of Clydesdales, Percherons, Belgians and other heavy horse breeds.
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Work Horse Handbook
Author: Lynn R. Miller
Publisher: Small Farmer's Journal
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSmall Farmer's Journal is after a new view of involvement, ownership, craftsmanship, and the understandable/mysterious seeds of magic. They also seek the craft of good farming and the faith that comes of thankful farming. Small Farmer's Journal wants to be defenders and agents of and for good farming and they realize that they are a small endeavor with small consequences. Work Horse Handbook has become a classic and the standard reference. This popular, highly regarded text is filled with current information and hundreds of photographs and drawings. It is a sensitive and intelligent examination of the craft of the teamster. From care and feeding through hitching and driving, every aspect is covered. Find out for yourself why this book is considered by thousands of people to be the volume on working horses in harness.
Horse Breeds
Author: Daniel Johnson
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 9781616731663
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHorse Breeds of North America
Author: Judith Dutson
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Published: 2012-10-26
Total Pages: 209
ISBN-13: 1612122108
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn amazing variety of horse breeds roam North America’s vast and geographically diverse landscape. This detailed portable handbook celebrates the unique qualities of 96 regional breeds, from the sleek muscles of racing thoroughbreds and the stoic power of draft horses to the easy gait of pleasure horses at your local farm. Fascinating facts about each horse breed’s size, talents, and suitability for various types of work are accompanied by full-color photographs in this fun and informative reference guide.
The Percheron Horse in America
Author: Joseph Mischka
Publisher: Mischka Press/Heart Prairie
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9780962266355
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGuess the Horse
Author: Kari Noel
Publisher: Gray Duck Creative Works
Published: 2020-08-06
Total Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 1647720273
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA little pony and a large draft horse join up with eight other mystery horsies in this book. Thelittle pony is not worried about measuring up. And the large draft horse is not hiding its size. They want to stand out to young readers.
The Horse Encyclopedia
Author: Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2016-11-29
Total Pages: 362
ISBN-13: 1465456104
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history. A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and plows, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensive volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground. The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all. This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.
Horse-Powered Farming for the 21st Century
Author: Stephen Leslie
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 160358613X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow is a time of exciting new developments for live animal power. As the numbers of adherents to this way of life grow, ecologically minded farmers in their fields are developing efficient horse-drawn systems, and equipment manufacturers in small shops all across North America and Europe are coming forth with new innovations in ground-drive technology that have us poised on the cusp of another agricultural revolution--with working horses, mules, donkeys, and oxen at the heart of it. --Publisher.
The New Horse-Powered Farm
Author: Stephen Leslie
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 371
ISBN-13: 1603584161
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe New Horse-Powered Farm is the first book of its kind, offering wisdom and techniques for using horse power on the small farm or homestead. It sets the stage for incorporating draft power on the farm by presenting necessary information for experienced and novice teamsters alike, including getting started with workhorses; the merits of different draft breeds; various training systems for the horse and teamster; haying with horses, seeding crops, and raising small grains; in-depth coverage of tools and systems; and managing a woodlot, farm economics, education, agritourism, and more. It's a must-have resource for any farmer, homesteader, or teamster seeking to work with draft power in a closed-loop farming system.
Book of Miniature Horses
Author: Donna Campbell Smith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2016-04-01
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1493018302
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs pets or show horses, for driving, therapy, or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property. The Book of Miniature Horses is full of information on finding and selecting Minis; their care, exercise, training, showing, and breeding; their use as therapy animals; and more.
