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Przewalski's Horse
ISBN: 9780791418901 / Angielski / Miękka / 313 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Przewalski's horse, the only true horse never to have been domesticated, is believed to be extinct in the wild. Experts from around the world come together in this book and offer a complete synthesis of knowledge about the species to date. Topics included are taxonomy, morphology, former geographic distribution, history in captivity, the studbook, genetics, population biology, nutrition, veterinary care, reproduction, and behavior. Implications for management are also included and are especially relevant in light of recent plans to attempt the reintroduction of Przewalski's horses into the...
Przewalski's horse, the only true horse never to have been domesticated, is believed to be extinct in the wild. Experts from around the world come tog...
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179,79 zł |
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The Mustangs
ISBN: 9780803266506 / Angielski / Miękka / 376 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. J. Frank Dobie's history of the "mustang"-from the Spanish mestena, an animal belonging to (but strayed from) the Mesta, a medieval association of Spanish farmers-tells of its impact on the Spanish, English, and Native cultures of the West. J. Frank Dobie (1888-1964) was for many years secretary-editor of the Texas Folklore Society, taught at universities in Texas and Oklahoma as well as in England, Germany, and Austria, and wrote seventeen books on Texas and southwestern life, including The Voice of the Coyote, available in a Bison Books edition. Dayton O. Hyde is a rancher, conservationist,...
J. Frank Dobie's history of the "mustang"-from the Spanish mestena, an animal belonging to (but strayed from) the Mesta, a medieval association of Spa...
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99,81 zł |
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Some More Horse Tradin'
ISBN: 9780803270923 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. From the same corral that produced the widely loved Horse Tradin , Ben K. Green has rounded up fifteen new yarns filled with the ornery yet irresistible style that has earned his books a place in classic Western Americana.
Some MoreHorse Tradin recounts the dealings of a whole slew of craggy old-timers and rangy characters. See them match wits as they trade well-bred mares, snorty-like range colts, and used-to-be-bad horses from the tumbleweed plains. Admire the old-time knavery, skill, and salesmanship in such tales as Gittin Even, Brethren Horse Traders, Mule Schoolin, and... From the same corral that produced the widely loved Horse Tradin , Ben K. Green has rounded up fifteen new yarns filled with the ornery yet irr...
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80,02 zł |
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Quarter Horses: A Story of Two Centuries
ISBN: 9780806122854 / Angielski / Miękka / 306 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. There is a need as well as a reason for this book, says the author, since "there are no other books covering the history of the Quarter Horse. All that is available is an article here and a chapter there. If you know the past, you can understand today and anticipate tomorrow. For this reason the serious Quarter Horse breeder and enthusiast cannot use his horses wisely today, or mate them intelligently for tomorrow, without knowledge of his breed's origin, development, and principal bloodlines. The background of this great American breed is not only information of vital interest to the... There is a need as well as a reason for this book, says the author, since "there are no other books covering the history of the Quarter Horse. All ... |
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87,94 zł |
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Foaling Around
ISBN: 9780970317193 / Angielski / Miękka / 332 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Foaling time is exciting, and special. From time to time things don't go quite the way nature intended. This collection of true life foaling stories illustrate what can sometimes happen yet how the outcome need not be tragic.
Foaling time is exciting, and special. From time to time things don't go quite the way nature intended. This collection of true life foaling stories i...
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111,67 zł |
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Eyes with Fire
ISBN: 9780979321108 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Become enlightened about the spirit of the wild horse with this riveting true story of Zima on her path to domestication, and discover how this remarkable mustang evolved into a seasoned performer and award-winning competitor. (Animals/Pets)
Become enlightened about the spirit of the wild horse with this riveting true story of Zima on her path to domestication, and discover how this remark...
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68,30 zł |
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Eyes with Fire
ISBN: 9780979321115 / Angielski / Twarda / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Become enlightened about the spirit of the wild horse with this riveting true story of Zima on her path to domestication, and discover how this remarkable Mustang evolved into a seasoned performer and award winning competitior. "Mikey" shares her prose in a colorful and candid style that evokes the emotions of the reader as they form a bond with horse and trainer on this spectacular journey. A desire for ownership of the wild horse is sparked by the legendary mystique surrounding this animal, and places many at the mercy of naive owners who don't understand what "wild" truly entails. This...
Become enlightened about the spirit of the wild horse with this riveting true story of Zima on her path to domestication, and discover how this remark...
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96,01 zł |
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Mustangs and Cow Horses
ISBN: 9781574410983 / Angielski / Miękka / 444 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. A Publication of the Texas Folklore Society.
A Publication of the Texas Folklore Society.
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128,01 zł |
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The Quarter Horse: A Varied Assortment of Historical Articles, Equine Biographies and Characteristics, Sketches of Horsemen and Other Lor
ISBN: 9781585440474 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Bob Denhardt first "penned up" "The Quarter Horse" and had it printed in Houston in 1941. It was the first book ever published about this then-new breed of horse; the American Quarter Horse Association had been formed just the year before. Today Quarter Horses are one of the most popular and famous breeds, and the association is the world's largest livestock breeders' organization.
Collected here are all the early articles that appeared concerning early Quarter Horses, or "Steel Dusts," as they were called after one of their progenitors. Denhardt was first introduced to the legendary... Bob Denhardt first "penned up" "The Quarter Horse" and had it printed in Houston in 1941. It was the first book ever published about this then-new bre...
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99,81 zł |
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Forty Million Hoofbeats
ISBN: 9781590480724 / Angielski / Miękka / 462 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Everyone harbors a dream. Perhaps it is to leave the bills behind, see what is over the next hill, or even seek for adventure. Frank Heath, the author of "Forty Million Hoof Beats" did all that and more. A former cavalryman during the First World War, Heath not only knew about horses, but more importantly he understood the rigors involved in undertaking a great equestrian journey. That is why he took a deep breath before announcing to the world that he was going to ride to all 48 states within the continental United States. Most people would spend vast amounts of time and money to acquire a...
Everyone harbors a dream. Perhaps it is to leave the bills behind, see what is over the next hill, or even seek for adventure. Frank Heath, the author...
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111,89 zł |
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Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia (Revised and Updated)
ISBN: 9781592285273 / Angielski / Miękka / 700 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as possible. Acclaimed when first published in 1977 and now available for the first time in paperback, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia offers a comprehensive approach to equine health, discussing diseases, unsoundnesses and other problems according to the parts of the horse's body: injuries and lameness; foot and hoof care; parasites; skin and coat...
It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but t...
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119,61 zł |
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America's Last Wild Horses: The Classic Study of the Mustangs--Their Pivotal Role in the History of the West, Their Return to the Wild, and the On
ISBN: 9781592288731 / Angielski / Miękka / 345 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. No wild animal captures the spirit of North America quite so powerfully as the wild horse--nor has any faced such diverse and potent enemies. In this provocative account, Hope Ryden--who helped to ensure the passage of the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act, which grants mustangs special protection--combs the history of these proud and noble horses. Descended from the Spanish horses ridden by the conquistadors, they evolved into the tough and intelligent ponies that Indians--and later, explorers and cowboys--learned to rely on. From the period when wholesale extermination of the buffalo...
No wild animal captures the spirit of North America quite so powerfully as the wild horse--nor has any faced such diverse and potent enemies. In this ...
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76,06 zł |
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Points of the Horse
ISBN: 9781593330002 / Angielski / Miękka / 516 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. This is an in-depth analysis on equine conformation with over 200 sketches and illustrations written by Captain Hayes, a soldier, certified veterinarian, traveler, and successful rider, whose library of books include subjects on veterinary science, riding, breaking, training, and stable management. (Pets/Animals)
This is an in-depth analysis on equine conformation with over 200 sketches and illustrations written by Captain Hayes, a soldier, certified veterinari...
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284,45 zł |
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On Horsemanship
ISBN: 9781604241068 / Angielski / Miękka / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. On Horsemanship advises the reader on how to buy a good horse, and how to raise it to be either a war horse or show horse. Xenophon ends with some words on military equipment for a cavalryman.
Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and...
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42,90 zł |
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Horse Sense Journal
ISBN: 9780979404115 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. |
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Nobody's Horses: The Dramatic Rescue of the Wild Herd of White Sands
ISBN: 9780803218734 / Angielski / Miękka / 265 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. Descended from the greatest horses of the American West, the wild horses living on the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico were national treasures and living legends. But in 1994, after years of suffering through periodic droughts, food shortages, and all the dangers accompanying life on a military weapons-testing site, scores of horses suddenly died. And almost two thousand more were in such dire straits that they were unlikely to survive. Large-animal veterinarian Don Hoglund was called in to organize and lead a team of dedicated cowboys, soldiers, and other professionals in removing...
Descended from the greatest horses of the American West, the wild horses living on the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico were national treasures...
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76,06 zł |
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In Genuine Cowgirl Fashion - The Life and Ride of Two-Gun Nan Aspinwall
ISBN: 9781590482582 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Nan Aspinwall led an extraordinary life as a sharp-shooter and trick-roper in Buffalo Bill s Wild West Show. According to legend, a dis agree ment between Cody and his rival showman, Pawnee Bill, led to the circum stances whereby Nan was challenged to undertake a solo trans continental ride. Could a woman ride from the Pacific to the Atlantic alone the showmen argued? Nan set off in September 1910 to prove it was possible. Mounting her mare, Lady Ellen, the Long Rider packed her pistol, picked up a letter from the Mayor of San Francisco addressed to his counter part, then set out to deliver...
Nan Aspinwall led an extraordinary life as a sharp-shooter and trick-roper in Buffalo Bill s Wild West Show. According to legend, a dis agree ment bet...
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48,55 zł |
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Horse of Fire: The Story of an Extraordinary and Knowing Horse
ISBN: 9781438911908 / Białoruski / Twarda / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. |
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96,61 zł |
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Horse of Fire: The Story of an Extraordinary and Knowing Horse
ISBN: 9781438911915 / Angielski / Miękka / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. |
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55,08 zł |
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The Percheron Horse
ISBN: 9781443751407 / Angielski / Miękka / 118 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
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