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On Horsemanship
The Floating Press 1900; US$ 5.99On Horsemanship is a treatise on horsemanship. Written c. 350 BC it is one of the oldest such in existence. Xenophon details the best qualities to look for in a horse, and the non-abusive training of a horse in classical dressage and for military and general use. He quotes other, apparently more celebrated contemporaries of his, whose texts have since... more...
The Eighty-Dollar Champion
Random House Publishing Group 2011; US$ 16.00NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Harry de Leyer first saw the horse he would name Snowman on a truck bound for the slaughterhouse. The recent Dutch immigrant recognized the spark in the eye of the beaten-up nag and bought him for eighty dollars. On Harry?s modest farm on Long Island, he ultimately taught Snowman how to fly. Here is the dramatic... more...
The Soul of a Horse
Crown Publishing Group 2008; US$ 15.00A surprise birthday gift plunged Joe Camp and his wife, Kathleen, into the world of horses as complete neophytes without a clue as to what horses needed or wanted. The Camps went searching for logic and sense in the rule books of traditional horse care and what they found was not what they had expected. Written for everyone who has ever loved a horse... more...
Breeder's Guide to Mare, Foal, and Stallion Care
Eclipse Press 2006; US$ 9.99Every horse breeder's goal is for his or her mare to give birth to a healthy and thriving foal. But to achieve that happy result, much care and attention must go toward proper management of the mare and stallion, and, once it has arrived, the foal. This book will help horse breeders, especially those new to breeding horses, sift through the details... more...
Understanding Basic Horse Care
Eclipse Press 2000; US$ 9.99Horses are completely dependant on humans for their day-to-day care and safety. For that reason, all horse persons have a responsibility to learn basic horse care. In this volume, the multi-faceted nature of basic care is explained, with thousands of tips for keeping your horse happy, healthy and sound. Understanding Basic Horse Care opens with chapters... more...
Understanding the Pony
Eclipse Press 2000; US$ 9.99All aspects of owning and caring for a pony are covered in this guide for the layperson. Topics include nutrition, grooming, reproduction, maintaining health, and the diseases and maladies common to ponies. This book is geared for older audiences but suitable for the young pony owner. In addition to information about the uses of ponies, this book also... more...
Understanding the Foal
Eclipse Press 1998; US$ 9.99How to insure a healthy foal, what happens during delivery, and problems that can develop in foals are among the topics covered in this book. Handling foals and how to deal with mares who reject their newborns is also discussed. Raising a foal can be a challenging experience for the horse breeder. This guide will answer all the common questions about... more...
Dynasties
Eclipse Press 2007; US$ 9.99Examines how the modern American Thoroughbred has evolved primarily through the influence of 26 noteworthy stallions. Also covers the people who bred or owned these horses, intertwining their stories with those of their horses. These stallions helped America become the source of the world's best racehorses. more...
Understanding the Older Horse
Eclipse Press 1999; US$ 9.99Older horses are like part of the family. Many owners still take care of the horses and ponies they had when they were younger. And these horses don't ask for much - just a place to live, food to eat, and a little love and attention. But owners can do more for their older equine friends. The aging process in horses, like in humans, affects all... more...
More Old Friends
Eclipse Press 2007; US$ 9.99When popular equine photographer Barbara D. Livingston released her book, Old Friends, in 2002 to profile and honor Thoroughbred racing's beloved "seniors" through her words and photographs, fan reaction was immediate: "When is Old Friends 2 coming out?!" The original book, now out of print, remains popular with collectors.... more...









