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Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 3rd Edition

Breeding, Care, Facilities

by Heather Smith Thomas ...

Series series Storey’s Guide to Raising
Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of ... Read more

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Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of
... Read more
Essential Hoof Book

The Complete Modern Guide to Horse Feet - Anatomy, Care and Health, Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

by Susan Kauffmann, Cline Christina ...

The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily–for better or for worse–in response to external and internal factors. Few horse owners have the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the hoof, which limits their ability to advocate on their horses' ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily–for better or for worse–in response to external and internal factors. Few horse owners have the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the hoof, which limits their ability to advocate on their horses'
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Jumping the Horse

by Vladimir S Littauer ...

Jumping the Horse by Vladimir S. Littauer is a timeless classic of equestrian instruction — a practical, insightful, and inspiring guide to the art of show jumping by one of the twentieth century's most respected riding masters. Blending technical precision with clarity and warmth, Littauer distills decades of experience into a comprehensive manual that remains as valuable for the modern rider as ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Jumping the Horse by Vladimir S. Littauer is a timeless classic of equestrian instruction — a practical, insightful, and inspiring guide to the art of show jumping by one of the twentieth century's most respected riding masters. Blending technical precision with clarity and warmth, Littauer distills decades of experience into a comprehensive manual that remains as valuable for the modern rider as
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Whispering Back

Tales From A Stable in the English Countryside

by Adam Goodfellow, Nicole Golding ...

Adam Goodfellow and Nicole Golding run a stable in the Cotswolds and specialise in curing problem horses. It's never an easy task, and often requires changing the habits of the owner as much as the horse. The pair have travelled a long way to get where they are today - but they've been united by a common passion.After a chance meeting with Monty Roberts, they gave up everything to live out their ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Adam Goodfellow and Nicole Golding run a stable in the Cotswolds and specialise in curing problem horses. It's never an easy task, and often requires changing the habits of the owner as much as the horse. The pair have travelled a long way to get where they are today - but they've been united by a common passion.After a chance meeting with Monty Roberts, they gave up everything to live out their
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Call Me Lisa

Lisa Rogney

by Gayle Siebert ...

Series series Lisa Rogney
Lisa Rogney has the unfortunate habit of always being herself.Grade Twelve looks like it's going to be a good year. Lisa has new friends. She's adopted a rescue horse and has taken up the discipline of dressage. She even has a hot boyfriend.But things soon start to fall apart. Her parents aren't getting along. Her boyfriend shows no sign of coming home after his summer job on a ranch. Her best ... Read more

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Lisa Rogney has the unfortunate habit of always being herself.Grade Twelve looks like it's going to be a good year. Lisa has new friends. She's adopted a rescue horse and has taken up the discipline of dressage. She even has a hot boyfriend.But things soon start to fall apart. Her parents aren't getting along. Her boyfriend shows no sign of coming home after his summer job on a ranch. Her best
... Read more
Run With a Mighty Heart

How A Racehorse with One Eye Helped a Family Find Meaning in Life and Loss

by Jennifer Morrison ...

With the right team, miracles can happen. Even during a global pandemic. Welcome to the story of Mighty Heart, a one-eyed bay colt who captured the attention of horse racing fans all over the world when he won the 2020 Queen’s Plate, Canada’s iconic Thoroughbred race, at Woodbine racetrack.It is the comeback story of a horse whose outlook was bleak after his first few disappointing races, and got ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

With the right team, miracles can happen. Even during a global pandemic. Welcome to the story of Mighty Heart, a one-eyed bay colt who captured the attention of horse racing fans all over the world when he won the 2020 Queen’s Plate, Canada’s iconic Thoroughbred race, at Woodbine racetrack.It is the comeback story of a horse whose outlook was bleak after his first few disappointing races, and got
... Read more
Black Beauty

by Anna Sewell ...

Series series Collins Classics
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.'…we call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words.'When his beloved owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty leaves his life as a young, care-free colt behind him and embarks on a working life of misery. Cruelly treated by his new ... Read more

$2.99 CAD

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.'…we call them dumb animals, and so they are, for they cannot tell us how they feel, but they do not suffer less because they have no words.'When his beloved owners are forced to sell him, Black Beauty leaves his life as a young, care-free colt behind him and embarks on a working life of misery. Cruelly treated by his new
... Read more
Healed by Horses

A Memoir

by Carole Fletcher ...

Carole Fletcher's story opens on a November morning in 1975. She began this day as a striking young teacher in a happy relationship; a horse lover and car enthusiast -- ultimately, a young woman eager for what lay ahead. But a gasoline explosion changed all that, leaving her with second- and third-degree burns over sixty-five percent of her body. At day's end, surgeons warned she had a one-in-ten ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Carole Fletcher's story opens on a November morning in 1975. She began this day as a striking young teacher in a happy relationship; a horse lover and car enthusiast -- ultimately, a young woman eager for what lay ahead. But a gasoline explosion changed all that, leaving her with second- and third-degree burns over sixty-five percent of her body. At day's end, surgeons warned she had a one-in-ten
... Read more
The Horseman

The West Country Trilogy

by Tim Pears ...

Series series The West Country Trilogy
"A wonderful novel. . . Tim Pears combines a down-to-earth rendering of the realities of rural life with a magical sense of another world beyond our everyday experience."--Wall Street JournalFrom acclaimed author Tim Pears, the first novel in a sweeping historical trilogy, beginning in rural, pre-WWI England.Somerset, 1911. The forces of war are building across Europe, but this pocket of England, ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

"A wonderful novel. . . Tim Pears combines a down-to-earth rendering of the realities of rural life with a magical sense of another world beyond our everyday experience."--Wall Street JournalFrom acclaimed author Tim Pears, the first novel in a sweeping historical trilogy, beginning in rural, pre-WWI England.Somerset, 1911. The forces of war are building across Europe, but this pocket of England,
... Read more
Animal Camp

Lessons in Love and Hope from Rescued Farm Animals

by Kathy Stevens ...

Picking up where she left off in Where the Blind Horse Sings, Kathy Stevens regales us with more tales of the rescued animals at Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS), some touching, some hilarious, all provocative. We meet Barbie, the broiler hen found hiding under a blue Honda in Brooklyn who falls for the animal ambassador Rambo, a ram with an uncanny sense of what others need. Then there’s Norma Rae ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Picking up where she left off in Where the Blind Horse Sings, Kathy Stevens regales us with more tales of the rescued animals at Catskill Animal Sanctuary (CAS), some touching, some hilarious, all provocative. We meet Barbie, the broiler hen found hiding under a blue Honda in Brooklyn who falls for the animal ambassador Rambo, a ram with an uncanny sense of what others need. Then there’s Norma Rae
... Read more
The Country Escape

An uplifting, funny, romantic read

by Jane Lovering ...

'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love' Matt DunnWelcome to the idyllic country retreat of Christmas Steepleton, and let Jane Lovering whisk you away with the most heart-warming, romantic and comforting read of the year.Leaving London and her ex-husband Luc behind, Katie and her 14-year-old daughter Poppy move into their very own, very ramshackle cottage near the village ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love' Matt DunnWelcome to the idyllic country retreat of Christmas Steepleton, and let Jane Lovering whisk you away with the most heart-warming, romantic and comforting read of the year.Leaving London and her ex-husband Luc behind, Katie and her 14-year-old daughter Poppy move into their very own, very ramshackle cottage near the village
... Read more
The Bounty of Illusionist

The inspirational story of a champion racehorse and her foals

by Renata Lumsden ...

Illusionist, a champion Standardbred racehorse, made headlines in the Toronto Star and Trot magazine in retirement. During her six-year, 140-race career, “Lusi” earned over a million dollars and set numerous track records. In that time, her indomitable spirit also earned her the love and admiration of her owners, Dave and Renata Lumsden. It was as a broodmare, however, that Illusionist would face ... Read more

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Illusionist, a champion Standardbred racehorse, made headlines in the Toronto Star and Trot magazine in retirement. During her six-year, 140-race career, “Lusi” earned over a million dollars and set numerous track records. In that time, her indomitable spirit also earned her the love and admiration of her owners, Dave and Renata Lumsden. It was as a broodmare, however, that Illusionist would face
... Read more
Horsepower

A Memoir

by Annette Israel ...

He was just an aged Belgian draft horse, left alone in a pasture to live out the remaining days of his twilight years. He spent his time drooling and swishing flies. But one day the old horse stepped out of a wobbly wire fence, and into a new life. He became useful again, as a horse, when he teamed up with the author, who had always wanted a Belgian draft horse.He immediately began to subtly ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

He was just an aged Belgian draft horse, left alone in a pasture to live out the remaining days of his twilight years. He spent his time drooling and swishing flies. But one day the old horse stepped out of a wobbly wire fence, and into a new life. He became useful again, as a horse, when he teamed up with the author, who had always wanted a Belgian draft horse.He immediately began to subtly
... Read more
Horse Housekeeping

Everything You Need to Know to Keep a Horse at Home

by Margaret Korda, Michael Korda ...

In Horse Housekeeping, Margaret and Michael Korda (she is a successful novice- and training-level eventer and he is the author of Horse People) provide everything you need to know to set up a barn of your own and care for your horse (or horses) at home.Authoritative, inspirational, highly accessible, full of common sense and down-to-earth advice, all of it based on twenty-five years of experience, ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

In Horse Housekeeping, Margaret and Michael Korda (she is a successful novice- and training-level eventer and he is the author of Horse People) provide everything you need to know to set up a barn of your own and care for your horse (or horses) at home.Authoritative, inspirational, highly accessible, full of common sense and down-to-earth advice, all of it based on twenty-five years of experience,
... Read more
Falling for Eli

How I Lost Heart, Then Gained Hope Through the Love of a Singular Horse

by Nancy Shulins ...

Nancy Shulins had a great career, a loving husband, and was looking forward to having a family. Cheering as her friends got pregnant and dutifully bringing gaily wrapped gifts to every baby shower, she suffered bout after bout of unsuccessful infertility treatment. Devastated, she slowly heals through the most unexpected route: the love of a good (if cranky) horse named Eli.Everyone knows a woman ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

Nancy Shulins had a great career, a loving husband, and was looking forward to having a family. Cheering as her friends got pregnant and dutifully bringing gaily wrapped gifts to every baby shower, she suffered bout after bout of unsuccessful infertility treatment. Devastated, she slowly heals through the most unexpected route: the love of a good (if cranky) horse named Eli.Everyone knows a woman
... Read more
Learning to Ride, Hunt, and Show

A Step-by-Step Handbook for Riders of All Ages

by Gordon Wright ...

Social media campaign.First time in paperback.With a new foreword by George Morris, former coach of the United States Olympic equestrian team.Approximately four million Americans are involved in the sport of equestrian, and approximately three million horses are used in the Us solely for equestrian. ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Social media campaign.First time in paperback.With a new foreword by George Morris, former coach of the United States Olympic equestrian team.Approximately four million Americans are involved in the sport of equestrian, and approximately three million horses are used in the Us solely for equestrian.
... Read more
Fly Away Paul

by Victor Canning ...

Series Book 5 - Classic Canning
How far could you go living in another’s shoes?In a mid-life moment, Paul Morison travels from America to England to discover his mother’s roots. A chance encounter and uncanny resemblance leads him to agree to assume the identity of a famous singer for a while. But it’s not just the unnerving attentions of the adoring public that he must deal with.Seeking to regain his freedom, Paul flees the ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

How far could you go living in another’s shoes?In a mid-life moment, Paul Morison travels from America to England to discover his mother’s roots. A chance encounter and uncanny resemblance leads him to agree to assume the identity of a famous singer for a while. But it’s not just the unnerving attentions of the adoring public that he must deal with.Seeking to regain his freedom, Paul flees the
... Read more
Equine Massage

A Practical Guide

by Jean-Pierre Hourdebaigt LMT ...

A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage referenceFully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. It includes:* An introduction ... Read more

$31.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A long-awaited update of the classic equine massage referenceFully revised and updated, this new edition provides step-by-step instructions and more than 180 photographs and diagrams to help riders and professionals alike master equine massage techniques. This authoritative guide provides detailed information about massage movements, pressures, rhythms, and sequences. It includes:* An introduction
... Read more
Thanks To My Father's Dream

by Gene LaCroix ...

"The greatest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." - Oprah WinfreyLaCroix's journey didn't start in an arena or spotlight. It began in the quiet corners of a father's imagination - a dream passed from one generation to the next. His father's dream was found behind the Iron Curtain, in a moment where hope met reality and set the course of young LaCroix's life's journey.Thanks ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"The greatest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." - Oprah WinfreyLaCroix's journey didn't start in an arena or spotlight. It began in the quiet corners of a father's imagination - a dream passed from one generation to the next. His father's dream was found behind the Iron Curtain, in a moment where hope met reality and set the course of young LaCroix's life's journey.Thanks
... Read more
Where the Blind Horse Sings

Love and Healing at an Animal Sanctuary

by Kathy Stevens ...

More than anything else, this is a book about love. In this deeply moving account, you will hear about Rambo, a sheep who informs the staff when another animal is in trouble; and Paulie, a former cockfighting rooster who eats lunch with humans; Dino, an old toothless pony who survived a fire; and many more. Alongside these horses, roosters, pigs, sheep, rabbits, cows, and other animals is a staff ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

More than anything else, this is a book about love. In this deeply moving account, you will hear about Rambo, a sheep who informs the staff when another animal is in trouble; and Paulie, a former cockfighting rooster who eats lunch with humans; Dino, an old toothless pony who survived a fire; and many more. Alongside these horses, roosters, pigs, sheep, rabbits, cows, and other animals is a staff
... Read more
The Soul of a Horse

Life Lessons from the Herd

by Joe Camp ...

A heartwarming story of a couple and their horse exploring what caring for a horse can teach us about companionship—whether it’s with a four-legged friend or a fellow human.A surprise birthday gift plunged Joe and his wife, Kathleen, into the world of horses as complete neophytes without a clue as to what a horse needed or wanted. They searched for logic and sense in the rule books of traditional ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

A heartwarming story of a couple and their horse exploring what caring for a horse can teach us about companionship—whether it’s with a four-legged friend or a fellow human.A surprise birthday gift plunged Joe and his wife, Kathleen, into the world of horses as complete neophytes without a clue as to what a horse needed or wanted. They searched for logic and sense in the rule books of traditional
... Read more
Adventures of the Horse Doctor's Husband

by Justin B. Long ...

When he wedded a veterinarian, chasing horses down the Interstate wasn't in the vows…Bestselling author and painter Justin B. Long never dreamed he'd become a horse person. But marrying a passionate vet plunged the self-confessed numbers nerd into the wild world of equine emergency care. And just when he thought he had a handle on his new life, his close-knit community gained Internet fame with a ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When he wedded a veterinarian, chasing horses down the Interstate wasn't in the vows…Bestselling author and painter Justin B. Long never dreamed he'd become a horse person. But marrying a passionate vet plunged the self-confessed numbers nerd into the wild world of equine emergency care. And just when he thought he had a handle on his new life, his close-knit community gained Internet fame with a
... Read more
How Long Can a Fly Fly?

175 Answers to Possible and Impossible Questions about Animals

by Lars-Åke Janzon ...

Get to know more than the usual facts and stats about animals, both familiar and rare! How Long Can a Fly Fly? will answer all your animal questions, along with plenty more you’ve never even thought to ask. This fun and educational book, good for all ages, is filled with fascinating information about animals, alongside unique hand-drawn illustrations that add to the entertainment. Lars-Ake Janzon ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Get to know more than the usual facts and stats about animals, both familiar and rare! How Long Can a Fly Fly? will answer all your animal questions, along with plenty more you’ve never even thought to ask. This fun and educational book, good for all ages, is filled with fascinating information about animals, alongside unique hand-drawn illustrations that add to the entertainment. Lars-Ake Janzon
... Read more
The Frog with Self-Cleaning Feet

. . . And Other Extraordinary Tales from the Animal World

by Michael Bright ...

Did you know that an ostrich egg can make an omelet for ten people? How about that crocodiles have the world’s most powerful bite, yet their mouths can be held shut by a man’s bare hands? Or that box jellyfish are the most venomous creature in the world, and they’re almost impossible to see?Wild animals do the most extraordinary, and sometimes frightening, things. Some are exceptionally bright, ... Read more

$1.99 CAD

Did you know that an ostrich egg can make an omelet for ten people? How about that crocodiles have the world’s most powerful bite, yet their mouths can be held shut by a man’s bare hands? Or that box jellyfish are the most venomous creature in the world, and they’re almost impossible to see?Wild animals do the most extraordinary, and sometimes frightening, things. Some are exceptionally bright,
... Read more

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