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A Guide To Keeping A Pony    by Samuel Jacobs
Price: $3.00 USD. 8830 words. Language: English. Published by Springwood Emedia  on May 10, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Outdoor activities.

Here in this publication Sam shares his knowledge of Ponies. His insight offers advice on how to keep them in a field or Paddock and how you should look after them.
How to Care for a Rescue Horse (Horses / equestrian / riding)    by Dr A. Nyland
Price: Free! 7930 words. Language: English. Published on April 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Equestrian.

Rescue horses have different needs. Some may be injured, or have wounds, while others may "only" be skinny. Whatever their circumstances, rescue horses need worming and feed, and these two very things, if not carried out correctly, may harm or even kill the horse. This concise and to the point how-to book also takes the reader through several pictorial case histories.
Keeneland Winning Trainer Patterns - 2012 Spring Meet Edition    by All Star Press
Price: $7.95 USD. 20950 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Equestrian.

Understanding the tendencies of trainers is paramount to success for horseplayers. All Star Press is pleased to announce the second edition of the Keeneland Winning Trainer Patterns – new for the 2012 Spring Meet. This valuable handicapping guide is based on the extensive database of handicapper and author Art Parker. Best of all, this year’s release is bigger and better than ever!
Horse Schools: Choosing the Best Equine College For You    by Angelia Almos
Price: $0.99 USD. 1310 words. Language: English. Published by Thoroughweb Press  on March 6, 2012. Nonfiction » Education and Study Guides » College Guides.

A 1000 word article about evaluating and choosing a horse college to suit your needs. Originally appeared in Sidelines magazine.
How To Organize a Small Horse Show    by Valerie D Kirkwood
Price: $1.50 USD. 6120 words. Language: English. Published on February 23, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Equestrian.

A comprehensive guide to organizing a small horse show, complete with a timeline of activities, many checklists of tasks to be completed, and duties of show staff and volunteers. This book also includes information about setting up an entrant spread sheet, and examples of simple and complex waiver forms.
Horse Schools: What Do You Want To Be?    by Angelia Almos
Price: $0.99 USD. 1510 words. Language: English. Published by Thoroughweb Press  on January 21, 2012. Nonfiction » Education and Study Guides » Getting into college.

A 1200 word article about choosing your horse career and finding the right college or specialty school to pursue that career original appeared in Young Rider magazine.
Fannie Bay to Flemington: Living Bush Legends    by Barrie and Jan McMahon
Price: $8.99 USD. 70530 words. Language: English. Published on January 4, 2012. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Equestrian.

The soul of Australia is captured in its legends. Some we invent, like the Man from Snowy River while others like Ned Kelly we anoint. Animals share this legendary status – Phar Lap and Red Dog have captured our hearts. This is the story of Undue, a reject horse that became a legend, fulfilling the dreams of rouseabout trainer Shane Clarke, his owners and the entire punting community of Darwin.
The Kikkuli Method of Horse Training (Equestrian / Sports)    by Dr A. Nyland
Price: $9.95 USD. 38970 words. Language: English. Published on December 24, 2011. Nonfiction » Sports & outdoor recreation » Equestrian.

A 3000 year old fitness program for horses offers modern trainers a way to improve horses' fitness while keeping them sound and happy. The program was named after the Mitannian Master Horse Trainer Kikkuli, whose horse conditioning techniques helped establish a military empire in around 1345 BC. By following the instructions in the Kikkuli Text, you will be able to produce a superb equine athlete.
Horse and Donkey Worm and Worming (Horse care / Equestrian)    by Dr A. Nyland
Price: Free! 27610 words. Language: English. Published on December 15, 2011. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Pets & livestock.

A clear, easy guide to horse and donkey worms and wormers. Written in easy language for the layperson, yet heavily referenced to scientific academic journals. Today's problem worm is the small strongyle yet the majority of advice given for deworming horses is still aimed at eradicating the large strongyle. When to worm, resistance, rotational wormings, harrowing, are all covered in this book.
Horse Crazy    by Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Price: $2.99 USD. 35430 words. Language: English. Published by San Marco Press  on December 3, 2011. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Pets & livestock.

Horse Crazy is part memoir and part how-to. It is a very funny perspective on the amazing process of loving, learning and caring for horses--well after the age most people begin! The book is a hilarious and colorful step-by-step for the beginner rider, covering categories not found in your typical equine riding manual!