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"The Working Horse" is a fantastic guide to the horses of the British Isles as used for sport and work, including a wealth of equestrian knowledge on such subjects as breeding, breaking, ailments, history, and much more. Profusely illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this timeless volume is not to be missed by horse lovers and owners alike, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Horse-Breeding...
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The Anatomy of the Horse's Foot and Hoof is a collection of carefully selected classic articles on the subject of horses, dealing specifically with their feet and related physiology. It deals with the anatomy of the horse's foot, as well as common problems, proper care and maintenance, shoeing, and much more. Although old, these illustrated articles contain timeless information that will be of considerable utility to farriers and horse-owners alike,...
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From the dawn of time, horses have been at once our idols and our companions, awakening in us feelings of awe and inspiration while serving as our partners in almost all human endeavors. Philosophers, artists, and writers have sought to describe their-and our-attraction to these magnificent creatures that have become all things to all people.
This book will reflect the variety of our fascination with and love of horses, from classic texts of Greek...
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From miniature donkeys to enormous draft horses, from regal Arabian stallions to sassy Shetland ponies, horses and other equines bring us delight and comfort whenever we encounter them. Even more so, perhaps, when humans and horses are brought together through a rescue. Whether someone has started a rescue ranch on purpose or circumstances align to match up the right horse with the right person, stories of second chances warm our hearts and restore...
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Spanning the fifth to the sixteenth centuries, from Afghanistan to Spain, Night & Horses & The Desert includes translated extracts from all the major classics in an invaluable introduction to the subject. Robert Irwin has selected a wide range of Arabic poetry and prose in translation, from the most important and typical texts to the very obscure. Alongside the extracts, Irwin's copious commentary and notes provide an explanatory history of Arabic...
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"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...
28) The Pony that Cannot Run: Children's Books and Bedtime Stories For Kids Ages 3-8 for Early Reading
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In the land of Nictinus, everybody has a purpose. Fish swim, birds fly, and horses run. One day, a horse named Helia gives birth Pega, Pega is a very adorable black pony, born with short legs. As Pega grows up, his legs were not long enough for him to run as fast as the rest of the herd. He usually trots behind everybody else. Helia notices this and comforts her son. She prays to Zeus and talks to him. She wonders what the god can do to help her son...
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When his mother takes him outside for the first time, Little Foal experiences the wonder of the world around him. He runs, he plays, and he makes new friends. And at the end of his busy day, it's time to head back to the barn for bedtime. A foal experiences the wonder of the world around him when he goes outdoors for the first time.
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Did you know ... That you should take care of your pet, just like your parents take care of you? God made these special animals to be our friends!
This is a Level Two I Can Read! book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level K and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 5th grade.
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Read along with Disney! On a beautiful, sunny morning, Belle finds her horse Phillipe looking rather gloomy. Join Belle as she tries to figure out how to cheer up Phillipe. Is it a bubble bath? Some music? Follow along with word-for-word narration in this beautifully illustrated storybook full of adventure and humor.
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This book contains a collection of historical equestrian articles on the horse as used for hunting, with information on the etiquette and technique of hunt-riding. This fascinating and informative text contains a wealth of useful and practical information on hunt-riding, much of which is timeless and will be of considerable value to anyone with an interest in the subject. The articles of this compendium include: 'Come, Ride with Me - Being a Small...
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A Study Guide for Ted Hughes's "The Horses," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
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A Study Guide for Donald Hall's "Names of Horses," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
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Plato's Animals examines the crucial role played by animal images, metaphors, allusions, and analogies in Plato's dialogues. These fourteen lively essays demonstrate that the gadflies, snakes, stingrays, swans, dogs, horses, and other animals that populate Plato's work are not just rhetorical embellishments. Animals are central to Plato's understanding of the hierarchy between animals, humans, and gods and are crucial to his ideas about education,...
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A Study Guide for Gwendolyn Brooks's "Strong Men Riding Horses," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
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A Study Guide for Cormac McCarthy's "All the Pretty Horses," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students.This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.
40) The Desert Race
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Read along with Disney! Jasmine is determined to prove that her horse, Midnight, is the fastest in the land. But when her father won't let her participate in the Desert Race, she must take matters into her own hands. On the day of the race, Jasmine secretly enters the race with Midnight. Will Jasmine and Midnight win the race? Follow along with this word-for-word narration to find out!
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