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Product Description: The extraordinary history of racing is brought to life with stories and images of the world’s greatest racehorses and covers everything from the three foundation sires that led to the development of the British Thoroughbred to the American Standardbred and such modern horse heroes as Nijinsky, Man o' War, Red Rum, and Desert Orchid...read more

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9780749558680 | Aa Pub, March 1, 2010, cover price $49.95 | About this edition: The extraordinary history of racing is brought to life with stories and images of the world’s greatest racehorses and covers everything from the three foundation sires that led to the development of the British Thoroughbred to the American Standardbred and such modern horse heroes as Nijinsky, Man o' War, Red Rum, and Desert Orchid.

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Hundreds of stunning photographs highlight a comprehensive guide to horses, offering a wide range of information covering subjects such as the evolution of the horse and an exploration of the role horses have played in history. 50,000 first printing.
By Elwyn Hartley-Edwards, Kit Houghton (photographer) and Bob Langrish (other contributor)

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9780756628949 | Ill edition (Dk Pub, June 30, 2008), cover price $40.00
9781405321488 | Gardners Books, June 2, 2008, cover price $41.65 | also contains The Encyclopedia of the Horse | About this edition: Hundreds of stunning photographs highlight a comprehensive guide to horses, offering a wide range of information covering subjects such as the evolution of the horse and an exploration of the role horses have played in history.

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Product Description: Hundreds of stunning photographs highlight a comprehensive guide to horses, offering a wide range of information covering subjects such as the evolution of the horse and an exploration of the role horses have played in history. 50,000 first printing.

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9781405321488 | Gardners Books, June 2, 2008, cover price $41.65 | also contains The Encyclopedia Of The Horse | About this edition: Hundreds of stunning photographs highlight a comprehensive guide to horses, offering a wide range of information covering subjects such as the evolution of the horse and an exploration of the role horses have played in history.
9781564586148 | Dk Pub, September 1, 1994, cover price $39.95 | About this edition: Examines the history of the horse from prehistoric times to early domestication, discusses the development of breeds in various regions of the world, and describes modern breeds and their uses

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Guiding the student and horse-owner through the bewildering variety of saddlery, horse equipment and clothing, this work describes its construction, purpose and correct usage by using clear line illustrations and colour photographs. It also includes information on the use of synthetic materials, new bitting systems, and Western riding.

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9780851319315 | 3 rev upd edition (J A Allen & Co Ltd, May 1, 2008), cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Guiding the student and horse-owner through the bewildering variety of saddlery, horse equipment and clothing, this work describes its construction, purpose and correct usage by using clear line illustrations and colour photographs.

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This ultimate horse and pony care resource, jam packed with tips, safety hints, step-by-step instructions, and photographs, arms young horse enthusiasts with all the knowledge they will need to keep their horses happy and healthy.

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9780753459898 | Kingfisher, October 25, 2006, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Introduces readers to the basics of horse care and riding.

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Product Description: From leading equestrian writer Elwyn Hartley Edwards comes a look at the time-honored, traditional method of making or breaking young horses to saddle.

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9780851319117 | J A Allen & Co Ltd, February 1, 2006, cover price $45.00 | About this edition: From leading equestrian writer Elwyn Hartley Edwards comes a look at the time-honored, traditional method of making or breaking young horses to saddle.

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9781592580194 | Hylas Pub, October 1, 2003, cover price $24.95

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An illustrated guide to the domestication, uses, breeds, and care of horses and the various events connected with them includes more than ninety breeds of horses from around the world, traces the history of the horse, and discusses health care, feeding, saddles, training, riding, breeding, and competitions. 20,000 first printing.

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9780789489289 | Rev upd edition (Dk Pub, September 1, 2002), cover price $35.00 | About this edition: Traces various breeds of horses from around the world, traces the history of the horse, and discusses health care, feeding, saddles, training, riding, breeding, and competitions.

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Descriptive entries for more than one hundred breeds of horses and ponies discuss characteristics and distinguishing features, place of origin, uses, and the history of each breed, and include photographs with a visual identity key. (view table of contents)
By Elwyn Hartley-Edwards and Bob Langrish (photographer)

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9780789489821 | 2 edition (Dk Pub, June 1, 2002), cover price $22.00 | About this edition: Descriptive entries for more than one hundred breeds of horses and ponies discuss characteristics and distinguishing features, place of origin, uses, and the history of each breed, and include photographs with a visual identity key.

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This revised and updated edition includes chapters on horse management, training and equipment and covers Western riding and the Olympics. Over 150 breeds of horse and pony from around the world are featured in action shots.

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9780751312362 | Gardners Books, April 5, 2001, cover price $47.25 | About this edition: This revised and updated edition includes chapters on horse management, training and equipment and covers Western riding and the Olympics.

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Revised and updated to include fifty new photographs, additional spreads, and new sections such as Western Riding, Horse Management and Training, and Equipment, this equine reference chronicles the complete history of the horse, from domestication and classic riding to stud farms and current breeding trends.
By Elwyn Hartley-Edwards, Kit Houghton (photographer), Bob Langrish (photographer) and Sharon Ralls Lemon (foreword by)

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9780789471819 | Revised edition (Dk Pub, April 1, 2001), cover price $40.00 | About this edition: Examines the history of the horse from prehistoric times to early domestication, discusses the development of breeds in various regions of the world, and describes modern breeds and their uses.

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A practical guide to an essential part of the equipment used to control a horse offers a history of bits and bitting theory, along with descriptions of the various bits and a discussion of their mechanics in relation to other riding aids.

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9780715307830 | David & Charles, February 1, 2001, cover price $34.95 | About this edition: Gives details of every known bit in the world, with photographs and working diagrams to show how each group works.

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9780715311639 | David & Charles, September 15, 2004, cover price $22.99 | About this edition: A practical guide to an essential part of the equipment used to control a horse offers a history of bits and bitting theory, along with descriptions of the various bits and a discussion of their mechanics in relation to other riding aids.

This is a guide to the recognition of over 100 horse breeds from around the world which pinpoints the key characteristics of each breed.

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9780751327366 | New edition (Gardners Books, April 13, 2000), cover price $20.95 | About this edition: This is a guide to the recognition of over 100 horse breeds from around the world which pinpoints the key characteristics of each breed.

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Product Description: This is one of a trio of books ("The Saddle", "Bitting" and "Training Aids") which combine to form a practical manual covering the origin, action, use and recommended fitting of a very wide range of items within the three areas. Written in a clear, readable style and well-illustrated throughout, the books should be of interest to all horse-owners and riders and of value to examination candidates, providing as it does a sound understanding of the subject...read more

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9780851315270 | J A Allen & Co Ltd, August 1, 1999, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: This is one of a trio of books ("The Saddle", "Bitting" and "Training Aids") which combine to form a practical manual covering the origin, action, use and recommended fitting of a very wide range of items within the three areas.

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Product Description: Fundamentals of Riding helps amateur horse owners master the basic skills that lead to effective and enjoyable riding for both rider and horse, as well as to improved performance. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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9781853108525 | Ill edition (Voyageur Pr, January 1, 1999), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Fundamentals of Riding helps amateur horse owners master the basic skills that lead to effective and enjoyable riding for both rider and horse, as well as to improved performance.

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Traces the development of the horse from ancient to current breeds, and covers the horse's association with humans, its military, agricultural, sport, and leisure uses, and its behavior, breeding, and communication

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9780517142400 | Crescent Books, September 1, 1995, cover price $14.99 | About this edition: Traces the development of the horse from ancient to current breeds, and covers the horse's association with humans, its military, agricultural, sport, and leisure uses, and its behavior, breeding, and communication

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Product Description: Wild Horses traces the origins of today's feral equin species and explains how geographic history and cross breeding have influenced their development. Sections describe the horses themselves, range, particular mannerisms, style of trotting or walking, their history and interesting stories about the different species...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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9780896582712 | Voyageur Pr, May 1, 1995, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Despite the hunting of some species to extinction and the shrinking of their environments, wild horses have survived into the twentieth century.

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9780896585164 | Voyageur Pr, October 1, 2000, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Wild Horses traces the origins of today's feral equin species and explains how geographic history and cross breeding have influenced their development.

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Shows various breeds of horses from around the world, traces the history of the horse, and discusses health care, feeding, saddles, training, riding, breeding, and competitions

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9781879431034 | Dk Pub, October 1, 1991, cover price $34.95 | About this edition: An illustrated guide to the domestication, uses, breeds, and care of horses and the various events connected with them.

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Briefly looks at the history of saddlery, shows examples of saddles, bits, bridles, harnesses, training aids, and ceremonial trappings, and explains how each item is used

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9780876058732 | Howell Book House, October 1, 1988, cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Briefly looks at the history of saddlery, shows examples of saddles, bits, bridles, harnesses, training aids, and ceremonial trappings, and explains how each item is used

Shows various breeds of horses from around the world, traces the history of the horse, and discusses health care, feeding, saddles, training, riding, breeding, and competitions
By Candida Geddes (editor) and Elwyn Hartley-Edwards (editor)

Hardcover:

9780706366006 | Subsequent edition (Cupress Ltd, October 1, 1987), cover price $32.95

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9780943955414 | Reprint edition (Trafalgar Square Pub, August 1, 1991), cover price $22.95 | About this edition: Shows various breeds of horses from around the world, traces the history of the horse, and discusses health care, feeding, saddles, training, riding, breeding, and competitions

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9780720710069 | Michael Joseph, December 1, 1986, cover price $16.95

The major breeds and types of horses and ponies from around the world are identified, according to appearance, temperament, uses and origin, and illustrated with an introductory essay on the evolution of horses and modern breeds

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9780883321201 | E P Dutton, December 1, 1979, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: The major breeds and types of horses and ponies from around the world are identified, according to appearance, temperament, uses and origin, and illustrated with an introductory essay on the evolution of horses and modern breeds

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