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Books - Draft Horses

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A Century of Belgian Horses in America
By Maurice Telleen

As the founder and long-time editor of the Draft Horse Journal, Mr. Telleen is in a unique position to tell the story of America's Belgian Horse. This is the definitive work on this breed and the people who brought it to its prominent position in America today.

[ 488 pages ] [ 8 1/2" x 11" ] [ Soft cover ] [ Over 900 B & W illustrations ] Price: $30.00
The Percheron Horse in America
By Joseph Mischka

During the workhorse era there were three times more Percherons than all other draft breeds combined. This book covers the breed from 1848 to 1990, including a history of the Percheron Assn and highlights of some prominent horses and people in the past.

[ 179 pages ] [ 7 1/2" x 10" ] [ Hardcover ] [ 100 b&w photos ] Price: $19.95
Draft Horse Images
By Robert Mischka

This is a picture book organized into twelve photo essays. There are stories about the 1992 National Belgian Show, the Belgian Championship II Show, the Live Oak Show, and the Milwaukee Circus Parade. Other stories cover the Budweiser and the Reminisce Hitches, the Nevada City (California) Carriage Company, Old-Time Horse Logging, Horse pulling in the Midwest, farming with horses, and Work and Field Days.

[ 160 pages ] [ 8 1/2 " x 11" ] [ Soft cover ] [ 300 full color photos ] Price: $24.00
Draft Horses, An Owner's Manual
By Beth Valentine and Michael J. Wildenstein

Veterinarian Beth Valentine discusses how to gauge your horse's health, the particular disorders that affect draft horses, how to safely administer medicine, starting a draft foal, and more. Farrier Mike Wildenstein covers how to maintain a sound hoof, judging soundness, and other hoof-related topics.

[ 238 pages ] [ 8 1/2 " x 11" ] [ Soft cover ] [ Hundreds of b&w photos & illustrations ] Price: $32.00
Draft Horses Today
By Robert Mischka

An overview of today's draft horse and draft mule scene. Chapters on draft horse auctions in the U. S., how to find vehicles and equipment for draft horses, and learning to use your horses. Many photos of people working and playing with their horses today. An appendix lists 30 breed associations, magazines, and equipment sources. An excellent book for newcomers and a great gift book.

[ 176 pages ] [ 8 1/2 " x 11" ] [ 290 full-color photos ] Price: $29.50
Heroes in Harness A Pictorial Tribute
By Philip Weber and Stanley Jepsen

A revised book originally published in 1979, but out of print soon after. This revision includes more and larger pictures. Mr. Weber has spent his lifetime collecting horse photos -- this book showcases the best from his collection.

[ 144 pages ] [ 8 1/2 " x 11" ] [ Soft cover ] [ Over 200 b&w photos ] Price: $14.95
They Did It With Horses
By Philip Weber

Philip Weber spent most of the last century collecting thousands of photos of horses at work. He picked the best from that collection to put in this new book. Sections include logging, firefighting, farming, hauling freight, and home delivery of ice, dairy, bread and more.

[256 pages] [ 81/2"x11"] [Hardcover] [400 b&w photos] Price: $24.95
Working Horses
By Charles Philip Fox

332 historic photographs, along with Mr. Fox's interesting text, tell the story of how horses and mules did everything at the turn of the century. Open it to any page and you will find something of interest. This very popular book has been greeted with acclaim from all reviewers.

[ 250 pages ] [ 8 1/2 " x 11" ] [ Hardcover ] [ 332 b&w photos ] Price: $21.95
It's Showtime! A Beginner's Guide
By Robert Mischka

This book covers what judges look for, grooming your horse for the show ring, what to bring to the show, how to safely transport horses, shoeing for the show, showing at halter and in harness, tail tying, mane rolling, and preparation at home. Also includes sources for show supplies and other valuable references.

[ 128pages ] [ 71/2"x10" ] [ Hardcover ] [ 140 photos ] Price: $18.00
A Teamsters View-More And Different
By Steve Bowers

The main thing that determines whether using horses will be a blessing or a curse is the knowledge and skills that you possess. Steve Bowers has been teaching about driving horses for more than twenty years, and he has been training horses for more than thirty years. In this book you will find a collection of some of his more popular articles he has written about using horses. Steve hopes that the reading and the study of this book will help make it so that your experiences with "A Teamster's View" will always be "More and Different" in a very satisfying way!

[212 pages] [ 6" x 9" ] [ softcover ] [ illustrations & photos ] Price: $20.00
Work Horse Handbook, second edition
By Lynn Miller

NEW! The original has become a classic and THE standard reference on working horses. The second edition will expand that reputation with hundreds of new drawings and photographs to illustrate the expanded text. From care and feeding thru hitching and driving: every aspect is covered. New subjects and material include; extensive equipment coverage including forecart advances, synthetic harnesses, new hitch gear apparatus, additional training and procedural information, care and feeding additions, additional breeds coverage, plus an expansive source directory. Find out for yourself why this book is considered by thousands to be THE volume on working horses in harness

[ 224 pages ] [ 81/2"x11" ] [ softcover ] [ photos & illustrations ] Price: $32.95
Training Workhorses / Training Teamsters
By Lynn R. MIller

Here is a text combining two books in one and including 482 photographs and hundreds of drawings on 352 pages. This text covers the subjects of; training horses to work in harness - on the farm, in the woods, and on the road, correcting behavior problems with work horses - and training people to drive and work horses.

[ 352 pages ] [81/2"x11" ] [ softcover ] [ 482 photos ] Price: $34.95

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