Storey Communications, Inc., Pownal, Vermont, 1995. Spiral Bound Softcover. Book Condition: Fine. First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. "Cherry Hill has done it again: created a one-of-a-kind equestrian wookbook that's sure to become a standard in the field. 101 ARENA EXERCISES is a ringside exercise book for riders who want to improve their own and their horse's skills. The book is presented in a unique 'read-and-ride' format that allows it to be hung like a calendar for quick and easy reference." This book is unpaginated with 101 exercises and is profusely illustrated. The text contains NO internal marks whatsoever. (03/11/09 Sm)

A Guide To Alternative therapies by Keith Allison, published 2002 reprint, British Association Of Holistic Nutrition and Medicine, , new copy (13/12/09 SM)

A Guide To Plants Poisonous To Horses by Keith Allison, published 2002 reprint, British Association Of Holistic Nutrition and Medicine, small stiff stapled softcovers, 71 pages, index, black and illustrations throughout, a list of over 50 plants which are commonly regarded as being poisonous in their own right. An illustration and profile of each is give, together with its prevalence, poisonous principle and symptoms. Each species is given a danger rating, new copy

A-Z Of HORSE Behaviour & Training, by Jackie Budd, published U.S.A. 2000, tall narrow hardcover in dustwrapper, 288 pages, index, coloured photos throughout, book broken up into two sections, Part 1 - understanding your horse, Part 2 - A-Z of horse behaviour and training, an alphabetical listing of terms methods and definitions, new copy (18/10/09 SM)

All About Poisonous Plants by Sonia Davidson, publlished U.K. 2002 reprint, A4 softcovers, 23 pages, coloured photos throughout, the first book to provide the horse owner to identify the most dangerous plants likely to be encountered throughout the year, new copy (13/12/09 SM)

All About Worms by Sonia Davidson, published U.K. 2002 reprint, A4 softcovers, 23 pages, coloured photos throughout, written from a horse management rather than a vet perspective, describing the worm types and their life cycles, explains clearly the practical aspects of reventing worm infestation, new copy (13/12/09 SM)

8vo. xii+385 pages ISBN: 0060144998. B&W Photographs & Drawings. Everything about raising, training & breeding a saddle horse. (03/11/09 SM)

 

An Outline For The Young Rider by Thistle Galbraith, published by Country Life, U.K., 1958, reprint, small hardcover in dustwrapper, 96 pages, a book written for the novice owner/rider with helpful well detailed illustrations, chapters include; Clothes, The pony, Grooming, Care of the saddle and bridle, Mounting, The seat, Hands, The trot, Cantering, Jumping, Double reins, Mounted games, Colours and Breeds of horses etc., v.g. copy (03/11/09 SM)

Arthritis In The Horse - Concise guide by David W. Ramey, published U.K., 1998, laminated hardcovers, 116 pages, index, bibliography, black and white photos/illustrations, chapters' on; anatomy and physiology of a normal joint, the process of arthritis:inflammation and how it affects joints, diagnosis of joint disease, physical therapies, medical therapies, surgical treatments for arthritis and alternative therapies, horseshoeing and its effects on joints, new copy, $38.

 Hawthorn Books, New York, 1973. Hard Cover. Book Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. KLAMKIN, Charles (illustrator). Unstated Presumed First. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. "In this invormative, photographic essay, Charles Klamkin shows us the simple, functional beauty and rural charm of one of our country's oldest landmarks: the early American barn. . varied architectural styles and shapes of barns as well as their construction techniques. . recount the history of barn-building techniques in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and explore the wide variety of architectural styles and shapes, includin round, rectangular, and octagonal. . Many of the 143 stunning photographs . were originally used in Mr. Klamkin's photographic exhibit on barns at the University of Connecticut." Black & white photography.

Care and Management of the Older Horse by Heather Scott Parsons, published U.K. 2002 reprint, square folio thick hardcovers in dustwrapper, 270 pages, gloss paper, appendices 1 & 2, coloured photos and illustrations throughout, essential reading for owners of elderly horses, an invaluable guide on day-to-day and seasonal care, proactive health care, nutriional requirements, exercise, retirement options, breeding, age related ailments plus lots more, new copy, $76.

Care and Management of the Older Horse by Heather Scott Parsons, published U.K. 2002 reprint, square folio thick hardcovers in dustwrapper, 270 pages, gloss paper, appendices 1 and 2, coloured photos and illustrations throughout, essential reading for owners of elderly horses, an invaluable guide on day-to-day and seasonal care, proactive health care, nutritional requirements, exercise, retirement options, breeding, age related ailments plus lots more, new copy (3/11/09 SM)

By Lt Colonel Blacque Belair

Very rare book from early 20's

COURSE DESIGN – Historical Roots, Theory, Practice, Aethetics, Ethics and State of the Art, by Arno Gego, published U.K. 2006, very large thick folio hardcovers in pictorial dustwrapper, 300 pages, index, illustrated end pages depicting a design sketch of a course, the author an FEI Official International Course Designer, has compiled the ultimate course designer’s bible, covering everthing form the sport’s historical roots to calculating speeds, times and distances, from drawing up a masterplan to addressing safety issues. An extremely comprehensive guide for course designers and includes fourteen contributions from the worlds’ leading designers from the view of competitors, trainers, judges, stewards and organizers, new copy, $185.

Collins, London, 1987. Paperback. Book Condition: Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please note that this is the paperback edition. Some light reading creases on spine, only minor shelf wear to cover edges and a little marking/spotting of the page edges and corners. Owner's name written on first title page. Otherwise in very good condition. The pages are extremely clean and still tight. (SR)

NEW HARDBACK. 192 pages. (192 pages) A comprehensive guide is designed to help those who wish to know how to use essential oils on thier horses and covers everything from profiles for the oils to to what utensils are to be use and what conditions can be treated. It also shows massage techniques in an easy to understand manner 100 ILLUSTRATIONS, (60 COLOUR )

The definitive book on horse feeding in the country by Kobnke, Kelleher and Trevor-Jones 243 pages published by Rural industries Research and Development Corporation. Used but good condition. 30/5/10

Feeding To Win 11, 2003 reprint, tall thick black leatherette hardcovers, gilt titles on front cover and spine, 530 pages, index, glossary, bibliography, appendix, illustrated with many photos /charts/ tables /diagrams , chapters' include; the equine digestive system, water, vitamins, minerals, energy sources, grains, high protein concentrates and other additives, supplements, labels, and feed analysis, commmercially prepared horse feeds, forages, feeding management, digestive distrubances, internal parasites, drugs, the art and science of feeding. This is the most comprehensive text of it's type with extended chapters, new copy (SR)

Fitness For Horse & Rider – Gain more from your riding by improving your horse’s fitness and condition – and your own, Jane Holderness-Roddam,  authoritative advise from top judge and instructor, published U.K. 1993, large folio hardcover in dustwrapper, 192 pages, index, illustrated throughout with colour and black and white photos, chapters’ on; the novice rider, intermediate fitness, equine health & fitness, advanced training, the specific disciplines and care & management, now out of print, v.g. copy, $58.

THE KENILWORTH PRESS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM, 2006. Paperback. Book Condition: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 2 REV ED. 24 pages. (24 pages) Another in the Threshold Picture Guides series. ILLUSTRATIONS Edition 2 REV ED (Paperback). (3/11/09 SM)