Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America

Storey's Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America

Author: Judith Dutson

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-05-07

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1603429182

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From the Pryor Mountain Mustang to the Tennessee Walking Horse, North America is home to an amazing variety of horses. In this lavish, photograph-filled guide, Judith Dutson provides 96 in-depth profiles that include each breed’s history, special uses, conformation standards, and more. You’ll learn about homegrown favorites like the Morgan, Appaloosa, and Quarter Horse, as well as exotic imports like the Mangalarga Marchador and the Selle Français. Take a continental horse tour without ever leaving your home.


Horse Breeds of North America

Horse Breeds of North America

Author: Judith Dutson

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-10-26

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1612122108

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An 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.


Draft Horses and Mules

Draft Horses and Mules

Author: Gail Damerow

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2008-10-08

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 1603426426

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Hardworking and intelligent, draft horses and mules provide clean-energy power for an impressive array of tasks. Bringing strength and endurance to every job, from cultivating farmland and hauling logs to giving long quiet rides through the countryside, these animals love to work. In this illustrated guide, Gail Damerow and Anita Rice provide all the information you need in order to select, train, feed, care for, and work with your own team of draft horses or mules.


Trailering Your Horse

Trailering Your Horse

Author: Cherry Hill

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1612122434

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Properly trailering your horse is an essential skill every horse owner needs to master. With clear text and detailed photography, Cherry Hill shows you how to choose an appropriate truck and trailer combination; train your horse to confidently enter and exit the trailer; and drive safely while pulling a loaded trailer. With tips on emergency equipment and caring for your horse en route, this guide has everything you need to know to create a safe and stress-free traveling experience for you and your horse.


101 Jumping Exercises for Horse & Rider

101 Jumping Exercises for Horse & Rider

Author: Linda Allen

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2010-06-24

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 160342394X

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Get jumping! This collection presents a logical series of fun and rewarding exercises that are designed to develop your horse-jumping skills. With straightforward instructions and clear arena maps, this guide can be hung on a pole and easily referenced from the saddle. In addition to clearly articulated goals and progressively difficult variations, each exercise also includes encouraging advice on what the rider should keep in mind while jumping. Saddle up and get ready to fly through the air with grace and confidence.


Ride the Right Horse

Ride the Right Horse

Author: Yvonne Barteau

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2007-05-18

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1603422196

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A good personality is the single most desirable quality in a horse, yet it is much harder to assess than conformation or gait. Describing the four basic equine personality types — social, fearful, aloof, and challenging — and their various combinations, Yvonne Barteau shows you how to recognize distinct behavior patterns that can indicate any horse’s personality. Stressing the importance of compatibility between rider and horse, Barteau helps you achieve equestrian success through finding a horse whose personality best matches your individual riding style.


Appaloosa Horse

Appaloosa Horse

Author: Marylou Morano Kjelle

Publisher: Mitchell Lane

Published: 2020-09-21

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1545752508

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Like the Native American tribe that first used this breed, the Appaloosa is a part of American History. Its spotted coat and thin tail and mane give the Appaloosa a look of its own and also protect it from prey and other dangers. There’s more interesting information about the Appaloosa inside this book. Open it and get to know the horse that was named after the Palouse River in Oregon.


The Rider's Problem Solver

The Rider's Problem Solver

Author: Jessica Jahiel

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1612122736

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From the best way to break in a pair of stiff new boots to mastering a difficult jumping routine, Jessica Jahiel addresses hundreds of common problems facing amateur horse-riders. Offering helpful tips and plenty of encouragement, this comprehensive guide covers a wide range of riding concerns that include both physical (painful joints) and psychological (fear of accidents) issues. Jahiel’s informal yet informative approach will not only help you overcome nagging riding obstacles, but inspire you to enjoy your riding experience to its fullest.


Storey's Basic Country Skills

Storey's Basic Country Skills

Author: M. John Storey

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 577

ISBN-13: 1580172024

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Provides practical information on water supply, plumbing, heating, electricity, home improvements, gardening, landscaping, lawn care, greenhouses, country cooking, farm animals, barns, fences, pets, and small-scale farming


농장해부도감

농장해부도감

Author: 줄리아 로스먼 저

Publisher: 도서출판 더숲

Published: 2018-03-20

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13:

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베스트셀러 작가 줄리아 로스먼의 『농장해부도감』 드디어 출간!『자연해부도감』에 이어, 도시에서는 볼 수 없었던?새로운 배울 거리와 이야깃거리를 흥미진진하게 풀어내다 섬세하면서도 생동감 있는 그림과 자연을 탐구하는 따뜻한 시선으로 독자들을 사로잡아온 아티스트 줄리아 로스먼의 『농장해부도감』이 드디어 국내에 출간되었다. 학생들과 교사, 부모는 물론 미술 관련 종사자들과 일반 성인독자들에 이르기까지 많은 국내 독자들의 관심과 사랑을 받았던 『자연해부도감』에 이어 두 번째로 국내에 소개되는 줄리아 로스먼의 작품이다.? 『자연해부도감』이 도시 속 자연의 모습을 포착했다면, 『농장해부도감』은 도시를 벗어난 시골의 농장을 배경으로 좀 더 본격적이고 친근하게 자연에 대해 다루고 있다. ‘농장’은 자연이 주는 소중한 것들을 얻으며 살아가는 과정을 집약적으로 담아놓은 공간이다. 자연과 인간이 함께 만든 이 공간에서 저자는 그동안 도시에 살면서는 볼 수 없었던 자연의 경이롭고 다양한 모습을 만나게 된다. 그리고 저자 자신이 만난 흥미로운 시골 생활의 지식과 모습을 이제껏 볼 수 없었던 매력적인 방식으로 소개한다.? 저마다의 쓰임새를 가진 농기구와 농기계들, 우리에게 고기와 털, 달걀을 주는 동물들을 기르는 법과 품종, 부위별 용도 제대로 알기, 토마토 · 사과 · 당근 등 우리가 즐겨먹는 채소들의 놀랄 만큼 다양한 품종과 특징, 재배법, 그리고 그렇게 자연에서 얻은 것들로 요리하는 건강하고 맛있는 먹거리까지, 그녀의 생생한 그림이 보여주는 농장 속 풍경은 시골에서 보내는 하루하루를 직접 경험하고 있는 듯한 활기를 전해준다. 한번쯤은 도시를 벗어난 삶을 꿈꾸었을 어른들에게는 시골 생활의 생생한 삶의 현장을 보여주고, 호기심 가득한 청소년들에게는 새로운 삶의 방식을 안내하게 될 것이다.??