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 | Getting Horses Fit
by Carolyn Henderson
Learn how to make your horse fit for his job, regardless of discipline. Cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, and mental conditioning will enable your horse to perform at his best. Includes personal case studies from top British 3-day event, dressage, and endurance riders. HB 228pp.
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|  | Grooming to Win
by Susan Harris
A practical hands-on reference for preparing all show horses for the ring. This revised third edition reflects current styles and practices for every breed and discipline, including driving. Widely considered to be the classic book on stable management. Spiral PB 344pp.
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 | Gypsy Horses and the Travelers' Way
by John Hockensmith
A photographic portrayal of the colorful Gypsy horse trade and the culture of the Romani Gypsy people. Experience the annual pilgrimage to the Appleby Horse Fair in northern England where caravans converge to buy and sell and to showcase Gypsy pride. HB 184pp.
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|  | Harness Making
by Robert Steinke
Describes the tools, materials, and basics of preparing and stitching harness and driving related accoutrements. Various styles and designs of harness are discussed as well as the complete process of hand making a harness. The listing of patterns, sizes, and suppliers is a valuable resource. HB 266pp.
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 | Hitch Wagons for City Driving
Edited by the Carriage Museum of America
Detailed descriptions, dimensions, working drawings, and photos of business vehicles used to transport goods of various trades. Milk trucks, brewer's wagons, piano moving vans, furniture delivery wagons, stake trucks, and freight wagons for city use are all documented. Discusses gears, brakes, springs, trees, tops, seats, and other wagon parts. PB 393 pp.
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|  | Horse Drawn Sleighs
By Susan Green
A comprehensive look at all types of sleighs. Offers full descriptions, detailed drawings, and over 250 illustrations. Also included is a section covering essays on early sleighs and sleighing. PB 263 pp.
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 | Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement
by Susan Harris
By understanding equine structure and movement, we can improve the way a horse uses his body and his ability to perform. No matter what discipline is involved, a horse needs to be able to use his body at the peak of his ability. Various types of movement and performance goals are discussed. PB 178 pp.
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|  | Horse-Drawn Ambulances
Edited by the Carriage Museum of America
Focuses on vehicles built specifically to care for the wounded and injured. These include military, civilian, and veterinary ambulances. Harness specifications are given for use with a US Army wagon. Harness hangers and harness for emergency vehicles are well described. Also included is an interesting section on civilian disasters and how ambulances were used to care for the victims. PB 368 pp.
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 | Horse-Drawn Vehicles
by Carriage Museum of America
Originally published in the Hub magazine from Nov 1882 to Jan 1892, this collection of 150 colored plates portrays the variety of vehicles once produced in the US. Invaluable details such as dimensions, finish, and trim are combined with working drawings and important commentary. HB 320 pp.
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|  | Horses
by Elwyn Hartley Edwards
A visual guide to over 100 horse breeds from around the world. Characteristics, descriptions, colors, uses, and origins are included for every breed. Furioso to Fell, Groningen to Gotland, Sorraia to Shire, this book is packed with info. PB 196 pp.
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 | How Your Horse Moves
by Gillian Higgins
An anatomical approach to improving performance by better understanding how a horse is built. Seeing bones and muscles painted on a living, moving horse provides a unique visual aid to help appreciate how movement is produced. Practical exercises are included to improve overall muscle condition. A valuable lesson in anatomy for all horsemen. HB 153pp.
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