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Author: Bev Pettersen
Publisher:
Published: 2011-10-01
Total Pages: 354
ISBN-13: 9780987671721
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA disillusioned heiress swaps her credit cards for a pitchfork and shovel in a desperate attempt to escape her grandfather's iron-fisted control. However, at the track she must earn the respect of an uncompromising horse trainer who has little tolerance for greenhorns, especially one he's been forced to hire.
Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 9780486280646
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 40 fun-to-color drawings depict what to look for when buying a horse or pony, grooming techniques, basic first aid for horses and more. Introduction. Captions.
Author: Lesli Kathman
Publisher:
Published: 2014-07-11
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9780990475910
DOWNLOAD EBOOKColor has fascinated horse lovers for centuries, and the story of the formation of the different breeds is closely tied to the subject of color. The Equine Tapestry explores the role color has played, both from a historical perspective and in changing trends of the modern horse world. Combining a modern understanding of genetics with a wealth of historical documentation, this series gives a more complete picture of the founding of the different breeds and shows how this relates to the unusual colors popular in the present day. An Introduction to Colors and Patterns opens the series with a look at the different colors and patterns, giving detailed explanations written in plain English. Full color photos and illustrations are used throughout to enhance the text.
Author: Vera Kurskaya
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Published: 2017
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9781570767319
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEveryone stops and stares at a horse with a beautiful or unusual color. So striking are the variations of bay, gray, chestnut, black, solid, and spotted that many people breed for specific combinations. This has led to a marked increase in international interest in the study of horse color genetics--as well as a need for an easy-to-use reference suitable for the layperson who also wants to understand the science behind it all. In these pages, horsewoman and genetics specialist Vera Kurskaya puts forward a guide that aims to not only provide basic information about horse color appropriate for a general audience, but also explore the specifics of inheritance and recent color genetics research certain to inform serious aficionados worldwide. With 200+ color photographs in handy reference sections throughout, as well as an in-depth look at special hair features, the evolution of horse color, and the effect of color onperformance, fertility, and character,Horse Color Explored is a fascinating and valuable resource for the modern horseperson.
Author: Dan Phillip Sponenberg
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780914327462
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis fascinating book provides a single, comprehensive and standardized system to describe and classify, for the first time, all colors and patterns of the world's horses. Some 187 full-color photos illustrate every color and pattern, even the extremely rare ones. The authors discuss the scientific evidence available for linking colors and patterns to other traits such as long and short distance speed, athletic ability, hardiness, endurance and fertility.
Author: Nancy Marie Brown
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 9780811707046
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfter several visits to study Icelandic sagas, Nancy Brown returns to Iceland to search for the perfect Icelandic horse, one she can bring back to her Pennsylvania farm and make her own. To do so, she must become part of the country's tightly knit horse-breeding community, which can be wary of outsiders and extremely protective of the world-famous breed. In this clear-eyed, evocative account set against Iceland's austere and majestic landscape, she describes what makes Icelandic horses and their owners so distinctive. She also discovers her limitations as a horsewoman and learns much about what she is looking for-in a horse and in her life.
Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2005-10-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 0486444651
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThirty handsome illustrations capture the legendary grace and beauty of the horse and are ready to come alive with your colors. Captions.
Author: Jeanette Gower
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Published: 2021-10-18
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFew people are more concerned with pedigree than racehorse breeders. But many breeders leave coat color and markings to chance because working out the probabilities seems daunting and complex. Jeanette Gower is here to help. In this clear and practical guide, she lays out the principles of color inheritance so that breeders and riders can finally understand them. With plenty of color photos, detailed diagrams, and charts describing inheritance patterns, Horse Color Explained offers carefully researched information on: Rare colors White markings Patterns Coat-color changes Paint-Horse genetics Mating outcomes and responsible breeding practices. Whether you’re a breeder, rider, or just a horse lover, Horse Color Explained offers expertise that is sure to enrich your appreciation of the art of racehorse breeding.
Author: John Green
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2006-07-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 0486448134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOver 100 accurate drawings examine the horse — inside and out. The skeleton, muscles, nervous system, and major organs are clearly labeled and explained.
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2020-05-05
Total Pages: 17
ISBN-13: 059338282X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA brilliant new Eric Carle picture book for the artist in us all Every child has an artist inside them, and this vibrant picture book from Eric Carle will help let it out. The artist in this book paints the world as he sees it, just like a child. There's a red crocodile, an orange elephant, a purple fox and a polka-dotted donkey. More than anything, there's imagination. Filled with some of the most magnificently colorful animals of Eric Carle's career, this tribute to the creative life celebrates the power of art.
