Take an inspiring look at horses through the lens of equine photographer Shelley Paulson. As you turn the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, you will experience the light and love that surrounds the special relationships we have with these majestic animals. You will also admire images that document the strength and unparalleled beauty of the horse throughout the four seasons, in action and at rest, with their humans, and on the ranch. Paulson also provides a stunning collection of portraits that show horses still living wild and free, untouched by human hands. As you view Paulson’s storytelling, evocative photographs, you will read numerous stories that provide insight into the horses’ histories, characteristics, and unique personalities. Combining superb images, equestrian facts, and personal stories, this book provides readers young and old with a memorable and intimate look at a cherished part of American—and indeed, worldwide—culture
"Gail Gibbons's detailed introduction to horses is packed with historical facts, breed information, care and grooming tips.
Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Horse is a novel of art and science, love and obsession, and our unfinished reckoning with racism.
King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry (1948) ^^~This book tells the story of the Godolphin Arabian, a horse born in 1724. He's one of the three “founding sires” of the Thoroughbred breed—all Marguerite Henry once wrote that she was a ...
Learn why your problem horse is not a lost cause with helpful tips from an internationally acclaimed trainer.
Starting with the miniature Eohippus, the work follows the evolution of the horse through Greek mythology, the Middle Ages, the American West, and beyond, profiling race horses, working and war horses, and much more.
Readers will learn about Carlos and his two Belgian draft horses, Dick and Dolly, which are trained to pull the family wagon.
Filled with more than 100 stunning photos, Horses! will explain how these beautiful animals work, play, compete, and care for their young, and how they move using their four natural gaits: walking, trotting, cantering, and galloping.
In 10 major sections, The Encyclopedia of the Horse reveals the horse throughout history and around the world: - The Story of the Horse - Equus to the modern horse - Early Use - chariots, the Romans and more - The Eastern Influence - desert ...
Author Jackson explains that the quickest way to draw a horse closer is to present yourself as the “beneficent and omnipotent source of supply,” or the B.O.S.S., which needn’t lead to bullying or abusive behavior.
Evocatively written, interweaving the author’s growing understanding of horses and how we connect with them with his deeply personal experiences, Land of the Horses brings to life a young man’s transformation alongside the horses, ...