Horses

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Rhoman Books; ISBN: 0972143807; (April 15, 2002)
• Average Customer Review: Based on 2 reviews.

Editorial Reviews
Steppin' Out, Horse Industry Publication, May, 2002
Once you have achieved the willing suspension of disbelief about talking horses, what they have to say is chilling.

Dr. Andrew Lang, DVM, ASPCA
It seems that everything I learned and saw about the industry is in there.

All Customer Reviews Avg. Customer Rating:

The Brutal Truth About A Million $$$ Industry, September 18, 2002
Reviewer: A reader from Tennessee
Finally, a book that is sensitive and sympathetic to the horse abuse that goes on behind closed-doors everyday in horse barns all over the country, but especially the south. The Tennessee Walking Horse has generated millions of dollars for the economy, and is 'hushed' by powerful lobbyists that contribute to higher political powers. The Tennessee Walking Horse has never had a 'voice', until now. This book exposes the dirty secrets of the trainers and stables through the voice of the horse, as told by the horse. Its about time! An animal lover's book at its finest!

Reveals the Awful Sad truth, September 14, 2002
Reviewer: A reader from Franklinton, North Carolina USA
Although this well written book is fiction, it is based upon the SAD facts that many horses in the Tennessee Walking Horse show industry must endure. Very educational for those that are not aware of the abuse these poor horses suffer.

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The American Saddlebred Horse (Learning About Horses) 
by Charlotte Wilcox 
Covered in this book are discussions of lineage, physical characteristics, lifespan, and breeding of the American Saddlebred.

Amateur Horse Breeder
by Leighton Hardman

The American Paint Horse 
by Glynn W. Haynes

Advanced Training for the Dressage Horse: Medium to Grand Prix Level
by Tricia Gardiner and Bob Langrish (photgrapher)


The Affordable Horse: A Guide to Low-Cost Ownership
by Sharon B. Smith


The Arabian Horse (Learning About Horses)
by Gail Stewart


The Arabian Horse
by Reginald S. Summerhays


The Appaloosa Horse (Learning About Horses)
By Gail Stewart and William Munoz


Anatomy of the Horse 
by Robert F. Way and Donald G. Lee

Alvin's Favorite No-Horse (a Redfeather book)
by William Harry Harding and Michael Chesworth (illustrator) 
For the age 4-8 reading level, the story revolves around Alvin, a third-grader, who had to create a drawing for parent's night.

The Appaloosa Horse (Learning About Horses)
by Gail B. Stewart and William Munoz (illustrator)
An introductory book for the age 9-12 reading level.

Wonder's Champion 
by Karen Bentley and Joanna Campbell
Wonder's Champion, a colt belonging to Cindy McLean, is about to prove he's Whitebrook's greatest runner. However, the odds are against the horse. Age 9-12 reading level.

Glory's Rival
by Karen Bentley and Joanna Campbell
Cindy and Samantha are both entered in the Breeder's Cup Classic. It's a lesson in friendship and winning. Age 9-12 reading level.

Cindy's Heartbreak
by Joanna Campbell
An incurable disease has spread through Whitebrook and Cindy is faced with a difficult decision: Put Storm down or risk the disease spreading to other horses. Age 9-12 reading level.

Ashleigh's Farewell
by Karen Bentley and Joanna Campbell
Glory readies himself for the biggest race of his career, but will he be without his jockey Ashleigh who's pregnant? Can Cindy find a new jockey in time? Age 9-12 reading level. 

Appaloosa Horses
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
Includes the spotted breed's origins, traits, and activities. Also discusses racing and breeding.

All I Need to Know I Learned from My Horse
by Pamela C. Biddle and Joel E. Fishman
This entertaining book of lessons is decorated with line drawings that border each page. The book is recommended as a great gift idea.

Album of Horses
by Marguerite Henry, Wesley Davis
For the age 9-12 reading level. Some of the equines featured in this illustrated book for horse lovers are the Arabian, the Shetland Pony, the Thoroughbred, and the Clydesdale.

The Horse Whisperer: An Illustrated Companion to the Major Motion Picture
by Gretel Ehrlich, NA, and Robert Redford
Prizewinning writer Ehrlich brings Robert Redford's motion picture to the printed page. Included in the edition are 101 color photographs.

After Columbus: The Horse's Return to America (Smithsonian Wil Heritage Collection)
by Herman J. Viola, Deborah Howland (designer) and Peter Thomas
For the age 4-8 reading level, this book discusses how Christopher Columbus reintroduced the horse to North America after a 8500-year absence.(For the audio version, click here)

Becoming an Effective Rider: Develop Your Mind and Body for Balance and Unity.
by Cherry Hill, Ann Blackstone, and Pam Art
This book demonstrates how equestrians can optimize lessons, improve communication with their horse, and ride safely.

101 Arena Exercises: A Ringside Guide for Horse and Rider
by Cherry Hill
The book that's designed to Read & Ride! Author Hill wrote the book while on horseback, speaking into a tape recorder as she rode. Exercises include an arena map and instructions.

Complete Plans for Building Horse Barns Big and Small
by Nancy Ambrosiano and Mary F. Harcourt
Ambrosiano has worked with a wide range of equestrians who offer solutions to some of the problems that arise from keeping horses. She includes topics such as water systems and low cost horse housing.

The Anatomy of a Horse
by George Stubbs, C.W. Ottoway, J.C. McCunn
This guide is a facsimile edition of the 1777 Equine Textbook, which details anatomical descriptions and drawings. The book is designed to assist artists and designers in their work.

Horse Handling and Grooming: A Step-By-Step Photographic Guide to Mastering Over 100 Horsekeeping Skills (Horsekeeping Skills Library)
by Cherry Hill and photographer Richard Klimesh
In this guide, Hill covers the essentials of horse handling such as feeding, haltering, tying, grooming, clipping, bathing, braiding, and blanketing. Useful for beginners as well as experienced riders. Includes more than 350 photos and drawings.

Arabian Horses (Magnificent Horses of the World)
by Tomas Micek (Photographer) and Hans-Jorg Shrenk
In this book, Micek and Schrenk provide the words and photographs about "the oldest purebred horse."

Andalusian Horse (Magnificent Horses of the World)
by Tomas Micek (Photographer) and Hans-Jorg Shrenk
This work contains text and photographs showing the characteristics and behavior of the Adalusian, a purebred Spanish horse.

The Art of the Horse
by John Fairley
Fairley's book looks at the horse as portrayed in historical art. Covered are the Renaissance and Baroque periods and 18th century realism.

Fitness, Performance and the Female Equestrian (Howell Equestrian Library)
by Mary D. Midkiff
Since 1992, author Midkiff has traveled the U.S. giving seminars, workshops, and demonstrations to horsewomen in a variety of demographic groups. Her book includes information and resources specifically for the female rider.

Horse Health Care: A Step-By-Step Photographic Guide to Mastering over 100 Horsekeeping Skills
by Cherry Hill, Richard Klimesh (photographer)
Learn about horse health from an expert handler. Author Cherry Hill covers such topics as bandaging, giving shots, deworming, hoof care, and caring for wounds.

Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage: Facilities Design and Management
by Cherry Hill and Illustrator Richard Klimesh
Hill tackles the issue of land management by discussing the design of horse facilities. She covers such topics as layout, barn planning, fencing, training facilities, water and sanitation.

The Horse Whisperer: A Novel by Nicholas Evans
Robert Redford's movie is a screen adaptation of the book.

The Man Who Listens To Horses
by Monty Roberts, Lawrence Scanlan, and Lucy Grealy
New York Times book reviewer Maxine Kumin says, "The Man Who Listens To Horses is a riveting and inspirational story, easy to read and hard to put down…Monty Roberts will soften you up, get you chewing and listening to his insights into equine behavior and make you marvel at the success of his spiritual quest."

The Nature Of Horses: Exploring Equine Evolution, Intelligence And Behavior
by Stephen Budiansky
Complete with line drawings and a four-color insert, Budiansky's book offers insights into origins, communication, physiology, and biomechanics of equines.

The Body Language of Horses
by Tom Ainslie and Bonnie Ledbetter
This book explores equine needs, wishes, and emotions. The authors also discuss how horses communicate.