The Ultimate Horse Enthusiast's Compendium: 41 Books surveys the horse as working partner, athletic subject, cultural symbol, and imaginative companion. Its unusually broad archive moves among manuals of breeding, veterinary care, conformation, and training; histories of cavalry and travel; sporting narratives; and juvenile adventures in which equine loyalty structures moral education. Scientific investigations of animal perception and practical discussions of stock management sit beside f...

In "Complete Treatise on the Mare and Foal at the Time of Delivery, with Illustrations," Conrad Mitchell meticulously explores the intricate processes surrounding equine parturition. This comprehensive work blends scientific rigor with a clear and accessible literary style, utilizing detailed illustrations to enhance the reader's understanding of each critical stage in the delivery of mares. Set against the backdrop of veterinary advancements in the late 19th century, the treatise reflects...

Exploring Obstetrics gathers five historically resonant books that illuminate the formative debates, practices, and uncertainties of reproductive medicine. Moving between clinical observation, practical instruction, polemical argument, and case-oriented reflection, the compilation reveals obstetrics as both a technical discipline and a contested field of knowledge. Its range encompasses questions of childbirth management, maternal and infant safety, professional authority, and the interpre...

This antique volume contains a guide to the examining and judging of horses, with additional information on breaking, training, and caring for horses. It includes a comprehensive list of the various aspects of the horse that would be looked at during an examination, and provides information on what one can expect to find, and what the different findings denote. Written in clear language and profusely illustrated, this is a text that will be of much interest to all manner of equestrians, ma...

“People ought to try to make their horses happy,” wrote Jacob Biggle’s wife Harriet in The Biggle Horse Book in 1894. “A happy, cheerful horse will do more work and live longer, and thus be more profitable to its owner, than one whose temper is kept constantly ruffled, whose disposition is soured by ill-usage, and whose peace of mind is often disturbed by the crack of the whip, the hoarse voice of the driver, the strain of overwork, the discomfort of a hard bed, or the pa...

The "Arabian Art of Taming and Training Wild & Vicious Horses" offers readers an enlightening exploration into the nuanced techniques and philosophies underpinning the ancient Arabian methods of horse taming. The collection's diversity is evident in the range of literary styles it employs, from poignant narrative essays to detailed instructional guides. Together, these varied texts encapsulate a world where the bond between human and horse transcends mere utility, reaching into the realms ...

Editorial Wild Oats written by Mark Twain. Illustrated by HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS.Copyright, 1875, 1899, 1903, by SAMUEL L. CLEMENS.Copyright, 1879, 1899, by SAMUEL L. CLEMENS.Copyright, 1905, by HARPER & BROTHERS.Published September, 1905. Mark Twain was an American author and humorist. He is most noted for his novel The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885),the latter often called "the Great American Novel."...

A step-by-step guide to the horse's mouth and the principles of bitting

“A History of Horse Racing” contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of horse and horse racing in England and the Unites States. Contents include: “Every Horse Owners Cyclopedia, By J H Walsh”, “The American Trotting Horse”, “The Atlantic Monthly, By John Elderkin”, “A History Of The Turf And The Trotting Horse In America”, “Horse Racing Greats, By Alfred E T Watson”, “Mr. Peter Purcell Gilpin”, “The Badminton Magazine Of Sports And Pastimes - April 1904, By E. Somerville T...

Pictures books are the best way to teach your children on nature. In this case, this picture book with introduce your child to farm animals.This book uses simple words to describe various farm animals and at the same time uses cartoons to illustrate the lessons. This book is suitable for children age 4 to 8.If you are looking for a fun fact children's book that your kid will enjoy and learn at the same time, this is the book for your kid. Add this book to cart and you can s...

This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive treatise on horse racing, and includes information on stabling, training, breeding, and many other aspects of race horse preparation. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of considerable utility to the modern equestrian. The chapters of this book include: 'General Remarks on Horse-Racing', 'The Powers and Uses of the Modern Racehorse', 'Essential Points in the Thorough-Bred Horse for Racing Purposes', 'The Es...

“The Race Horse” is a classic guide to buying, training, and keeping race horses. This comprehensive handbook contains a wealth of timeless information that will be of considerable utility to professional trainers, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Procuring the Yearling”, “Stabling”, “Food”, “Water”, “Clothing and Horse Gear”, “Shoeing”, “Stable Management”, “Physic”, “Lads and Riding”, “Breaking and Training of Yearlings”, ...