Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

Author: Marty Becker, D.V.M.

Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.

Published: 2007-10-15

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 075730608X

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Answers more than one hundred questions about the physical characteristics, behavior, and culture of horses, including "Why do horses get spooked so easily?" and "Why do they measure horses in hands and what does it mean?"


Why Do Horses Have Manes?

Why Do Horses Have Manes?

Author: Elizabeth MacLeod

Publisher: Kids Can Press

Published: 2009-02-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781554533121

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Why do horses let people ride them? What did horses look like millions of years ago? Can horses really sleep standing up? Veteran children's author Elizabeth MacLeod answers these and dozens of other horsey questions in this ultimate companion book for young horse lovers. Like Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses and Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?, the question-and-answer format makes this book perfect both for browsing and for school-project research. Kids don't need to own or ride a horse to love this book, as it is not about riding but instead showcases the horse as a fascinating animal. Humans and horses have shared a long history together and this book covers it all: ? When Horses Flew: famous horses, prehistoric horses, legendary horses, horse lore and facts ? Pintos, Percherons and Palominos: breeds, ponies vs. horses, wild horses, horses around the world, weird horses ? The Mane Tale: the many quirks of horse bodies and behavior ? Straight from the Horse's Mouth: horse language, horse expressions, hero horses, horse whisperers


Why Horses Do That

Why Horses Do That

Author: Lisa Dines

Publisher: Willow Creek Press

Published: 2014-07-12

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 1623430437

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Why do horses "spook" at things? Why do horses kick if approached from the rear? Why do horses sleep standing up? Why do horses breathe into each other's nostrils? These and 36 other curious equine behaviors are informatively and lightheartedly answered in the handsomely illustrated "Why Horses Do That." An original pencil drawing illustrates each insightful explanation of odd but characteristic horse actions.


Knowing Horses

Knowing Horses

Author: Carol A. Butler

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2012-09-25

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1603427988

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Did you know that a miniature horse weighs just a few pounds, while a giant draft horse can weigh well over a ton? Or that from a standstill a mule can jump, kangaroo-like, more than five feet high? With answers to hundreds of questions about behavior, physiology, training, and special breed characteristics, Knowing Horses has all your horse quandaries covered.


Horses, 3rd Edition

Horses, 3rd Edition

Author: J. Warren Evans

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2000-12-13

Total Pages: 918

ISBN-13: 9780805072518

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"Comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible, Horses, Third Edition is an essential reference book for anyone who cares for a horse, from novice to experienced owner."--Jacket.


Managing Horses on Small Properties

Managing Horses on Small Properties

Author: Jane Myers

Publisher: Landlinks Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0643090673

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"A few horses on a small property on the fringes of a city or town somewhere is a dream shared by many people ... [this] shows how to combine sustainable land management practices with a style of horse keeping that will protect the health and well-being of your horses, as well as thew land and its wildlife ... a practical book written with a minimum of jargon especially for those who are new to horse ownership and small properties"--Back cover.


Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care, and Enjoyment

Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care, and Enjoyment

Author: J. Warren Evans

Publisher: Henry Holt and Company

Published: 2000-12-13

Total Pages: 717

ISBN-13: 1429934581

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For almost twenty years, Horses has been the definitive horse care manual, an indispensable reference for anyone who shows, races, breeds, or rides horses. Now Horses is available for the first time in paperback in a completely revised and updated new edition, offering all the latest information necessary for the competent care and recreational use of horses today. It covers every vital phase of buying, managing, enjoying, and raising horses and features a wealth of illustrations and photo sequences showing step-by-step management procedures, as well as more technical information for advanced owners. The Third Edition also reflects recent findings in health care and research, and includes * A new chapter on business practices in the horse industry * Current recommendations for internal parasite control * Information on equine assisted therapy * Linebreeding, the Dosage Index, and the Rasmussen Factor * Recent information on coat color inheritance * The physiology of conditioning performance horses * The practical use of behavior for training Comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible, Horses, Third Edition is an essential reference book for anyone who cares for a horse, from novice to experienced owner.


Horses & Ponies

Horses & Ponies

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-07-20

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0744047242

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The ultimate visual guide for children passionate about all things equine, covering just about anything and everything horse related Calling all horse lovers! This horse book for kids is a one-stop-shop for equine knowledge, from their history, anatomy, breeds, how to care for them, their social significance, and more! Inside the pages of this children’s book about all things equestrian you will find: • Informative features on all the major horse and pony breeds from the enormous Dutch Draught Horse to the tiny Argentine Falabella • Beautiful images of magnificent horses found across the world • Lessons about the usefulness of horses across different cultures from sport, shows, traditions, and celebrations, to transport, police work, and even shrimp-fishing! • Extensive information and step-by-step instructions on how to ride these magnificent animals and horse care From the difference between horses and ponies to why horses sleep standing up, this comprehensive guide explores every horsey topic you could want to explore! Colorful photographs and pictures on every page include many different horses and pony breeds, from Shetland ponies, shire horses, and thoroughbreds and highlights their importance in our world today. Kids will learn how to care for horses and understand them, covering topics such as grooming a horse, how to muck out a stable, and looking after tack. The book also explores horse skills and will answer questions about riding horses and ponies, such as what dressage is, how to steer a horse, and much more!


Why Do Horses Neigh?

Why Do Horses Neigh?

Author: Joan Holub

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003-01-27

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0698163281

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Do you love horses? If you do, you're not alone. There's so much to know about these amazing animals. Why do horses neigh? What are baby and adult horses called? How do horses communicate? Beginning readers can find out the answers to these questions-and many more-in this lively, fact-filled introduction to these popular animals. Filled with colorful illustrations and dynamic color photos of real horses, this is a perfect selection for any young horse lover. Illustrated by Anna DiVito.