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1501) Horse Health Care: A Step-By-Step Photographic Guide to Mastering Over 100 Horsekeeping Skills
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A healthy horse is a happy horse. Packed with dozens of essential health care skills every horse owner should know, this guide will help you keep your animal healthy, save you money, and make your horse operation more self-sufficient. Cherry Hill provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for routine medical maintenance like hoof care, dental exams, and checking vital signs, while also showing you how to deal with an injured horse and the correct...
1502) The Runaway Pony
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A runaway pony, a freedom-seeking princess, and the magical land of Faerie.
When Princess Sophia loses control of her runaway pony, she had no choice but to gallop across the border into the magical and dangerous land of Faerie.
They say if you cross the border you will never return. Who knows what happens in that wretched place? But Princess Sophia and her runaway pony are about to find out.
What are the strange noises high in the trees? Who...
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Of all the discussions about working horses, the fire department horse always brings up stories of heroic horses and the love the firemen had for them. The fire horse's history was not very long. However, the history of horse-drawn fire engines is rich with the greatness of the horse. Whether it be a horse-drawn fire pumper or a horse-drawn fire wagon, the horse was always the hero who delivered the firemen and equipment where they needed to be. If...
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Death, deception, discrimination, and cruelty to horses confront Bird as she uncovers the secrets of her past. When nefarious and inhumane acts shake the horse show world, the lives of horses are thrown into peril. Bird's ability to communicate with animals leads her to work with an undercover RCMP officer. Together, they - and Bird's extraordinary horse, Sundancer - must bring the perpetrators to justice. But while Bird struggles to rescue horses...
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Many first-time horse owners start out thinking they'll teach their animals a thing or two; but eventually most horse lovers end each day impatient to find what their horse will teach them next. Share in hundreds of pearls of horse wisdom and discover what the pros have learned from these mighty animals. In this charming collection of quotes from experts and enthusiasts in the horse world, you'll find humor, poignancy, advice, and more. Share in the...
1506) Rainbows and Ribbons
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Can they rescue ALL the ponies...?
The ponies of Pemberley Stables have been bound by magic and each of them are trapped in time. Can two brave girls help get them back? Gus the riding school pony isn't having a very good day. But, can Olivia and Eliza break the spell that is making him so grumpy and bring him back to the stables.
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With this book, you will travel through cultures, mythologies, and history to explore the enchanting concepts of the horse as a symbol in our lives. Explore the horse as a representation of power and wealth through connections in stories from around the world. You can discover the meaning of common folklore of the horse as a symbol of intelligence. The effect of the horses' colors as an interpretation of events and an agent of prophecy. This book...
1508) Sundancer
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A troubled girl and a damaged horse find each other, and against all odds - mistaken identity, abandonment, corruption, and fraud - make an unbeatable team. His name is Sundancer, and from the moment he arrives at Saddle Creek Farm, Bird is fascinated by him. The horse is suspicious and guarded, touchy, and even cruel. Bird's Aunt Hannah calls him "unrideable," and Bird has to admit that Sundancer might be trouble. But Bird, whose mother left her...
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Joséphine regarde son grand-père et se demande s'il est sérieux. Lui qui aime tant rire ! Un poney n'a ni volant pour le conduire ni fauteuil pour s'y asseoir..Comment pourra-t-elle rester assise sur un poney et le guider jusqu'à l'étang? La célèbre collection Wabanaki se transforme! Composée de six contes traditionnels trilingues des Premières Nations de l'Est du Canada, la collection Wabanaki s'enrichit d'une première publication en langue...
1511) Secrets
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With her beloved horse gone, Ellie forms a bond with a new arrival Spirit, the skinny gray horse whom Ellie loved so well, has passed away. But the special mental bond they shared has not weakened, and she can still communicate with him clearly. Spirit helped her discover that she could communicate with horses and heal them with her hands, and now she must use that power to help other horses. While at a horse show, she hears a mare crying out for...
1512) Sugar and Spice
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Enchanting stories, taking the reader on magical pony adventures... Can they rescue ALL the ponies... Spellbound Stables has been bound by magic and the ponies are trapped in time. Can two brave girls break the spell and restore the stable to its former glory. Prince the racehorse isn't as speedy as he used to be and his love of fine dining isn't helping matters. Can Olivia and Eliza help break the spell and get Prince working out again in time for...
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Half-caste is what the bullies call her, like she isn't complete, but the taunts are the least of Velvet Brown's problems. A disloyal friend, a long distance romance, which is no longer working, a crazy colt that has to be, ridden and a hidden threat, which is slowly being, revealed, pose far greater challenges. Velvet must quickly fine-tune her abilities to save herself, and the ones she loves, from death or worse.
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This practical guide to equine health care is filled with sound advice that is presented in a warm and approachable tone. Experienced veterinarian Brent Kelley offers proven methods for dealing with a variety of medical situations every horse owner is likely to encounter, from pregnancy and foaling to fractures and infections. With examples drawn from real-life stories, Kelley helps you confidently and effectively manage common ailments and provide...
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Featuring commissioned studio photography of fine breeds styled from snout to tail, the animals showcased here just love to hog the limelight. Top breeds from around the world are represented-from the graceful Large Black to the aristocratic Tamworth and the much-traveled Kune-Kune-with graphic charts containing all the essential breed information. There's also a potted history of pigs, plus reportage photography of the behind-the-scenes primping...
1516) The Diamond Horse
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A frozen palace and a sparkling secret - an epic Russian adventure awaits! A priceless diamond necklace holds a secret - the stories of two very different Russian girls... Anna Orlov is the daughter of a Count and lives in a beautiful snowbound palace that is home to a menagerie of wonderful animals: tigers, wolfhounds and, of course, horses. And she is also the owner of a beautiful heirloom - a priceless diamond necklace. But when Anna defies her...
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Beautiful Jim Key -- the one-time ugly duckling of a scrub colt who became one of the most beloved heroes of the turn of the century -- was adored not for his beauty and speed but rather for his remarkable abilities to read, write, spell, do mathematics, even debate politics. Trained with patience and kindness by one of the most renowned horse whisperers of his day -- former slave, Civil War veteran, and self-taught veterinarian Dr. William Key --...
1518) Fortune and Cookies
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Enchanting stories, taking the reader on magical pony adventures...
Can they rescue ALL the ponies...?
The ponies of Pemberley Stables have been bound by magic and each of them are trapped in time. Can two brave girls help get them back?
Champ the palomino pony has been magicked to be exceptional — or that is what he is telling everyone! Can Olivia and Eliza help break the spell that is making him tell such fibs in time for the showjumping competition?...
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The Joy of Keeping Horses is a celebration of how to best keep happy and healthy horses at home. With an emphasis on the differences between owning a horse at a boarding stable and keeping that same horse at your own small farm, this beautiful, clear guide is written specifically for horse lovers who are considering taking the plunge into farm ownership.
Jessie Shiers lays out all the important facts and information, from purchasing property and...
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Start your foal off on the right hoof! With correct handling, health care, and training during the first year, you can establish a strong foundation that will benefit your horse throughout his life. From bottle feeding to rope leading, Cynthia McFarland covers everything you need to know as you guide your foal from birth to yearling. With an emphasis on recognizing critical developmental signs, McFarland's expert advice will help you raise a healthy,...
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