5 comments about The New Encyclopedia of The Horse.

1. This book has answered many of my questions I have had about horses. I even learned information I never thought to ask about.
   I love it.



2. I love this book! It has so much info! It tells about lots of breeds, and they're all mixed through the book. I'm glad that it tells about my favorite breeds as well as others that I've never heard of, or I don't know a lot about. This book has over 400 pages, but it dosen't cover horse care. My local librery bought it for $40, but I don't know how much it costs here (Amazon). Get this awesome book, it covers so much, including the Spanish riding school and a horse called Coogenhogan. This book is high on my wishlist, and it's a wonderful book. I would like to know about the revisesd edition, if there is one. Buy this book, no matter how much it costs!!!!



3. The New Horse Encyclopedia
   The New Horse Encyclopedia is your average encyclopedia. With facts diagrams, photos and all that jazz. You can find anything in there that you need to know. I'm not saying it's fun to read but it is easy to understand and it is quick and decisive in telling you stuff you need or want to know about horses. If you don't mind reading facts and if you don't know much about horses than this is the book for you. If you don't like reading facts than don't pick up this book.



4. I am very new in horses. Living in a small city my whole life, I never had the opportunity to own a horse, or even be around them much. But I have always loved them, and know that someday I will have one when I live in an appropriate area. So I want to take my time from now until then to do as much research as I can on horses so I am prepared.
   Going to book stores, I do not have much luck finding books that are informative. Most of them focus on one small category of horse ownership or history, os just focus on photos.
   So I came online and looked through all the horse books on Amazon and read reviews. This book got great reviews and multiple times refered to as the best horse book that exists. So I figured I'd take a chance and order it!
   I was not disappointed! This book covers EVERYTHING! It has a 2 page spread dedicated to each breed and includes their history, size comparison to humans, temperament, etc. with beautiful photos of each breed.
   It also has so much general information on horses including evolution, veterinary care, grooming, showing, etc.
   If you are looking for one big horse book that covers all topics and breeds, I very highly recommend you go with this one!



5. This is a fabulous work. The book is large every page is like 2 pages of a regular size book. Great photos on all of the major breeds. The history section in the front is very informative. I read it cover to cover over time and this is the book I refer to when I want to show a breed to a friend.

5 comments about Middleburg Mystique: A Peek Inside the Gates of Middleburg, Virginia (Capital Hometown Guides).

1. Good gossipy fast read. Very entertaining, when you know a little bit about the area.



2. I enjoying visiting Middleburg and had hopes for this one but for some reason it didn't keep my attention. The section about the Kennedy's was interesting and of course what would Middleburg be without a few sex scandals. Ended up just browsing through this one instead of reading it cover to cover which is surprising because the other reviewers mostly seemed to like it.



3. I loved this book. It was very entertaining,and at times, "laugh out loud" funny. The Middleburg lifestyle is written about in a charming style. It makes me want to move there myself, or at the very least, visit in the spring for the stable tour!



4. Some books written by residents or insiders provide fascinating insights into a community and are well worth reading in preparation for a visit. This one doesn't and isn't. It promises more than it delivers and the author's shallow observations and uninteresting writing style compound the sin.



5. MIDDLEBURG MYSTIQUE is a book that helps to continue the idea that Middleburg is the magic town for the rich, famous, and those who want to be seen with the rich and famous. I live about 20 miles away from Middleburg, and it is a great place to go for lunch or dinner. The town is charming and historic and it's always fun to browse the antique shops.

   Vicky Moon did a good job in writing about Middleburg. Her style is pleasant and she provides a lot of detailed information. I'm sure that the long time residents of the town had a few laughs over some of the outrageous behavior that's mentioned in the book. I think that adding the section called, Hunting Terms was a good idea. For those of us who are not familiar with fox hunting or equestrian activity, it was nice to have those terms explained. The author tells lots of stories and antidotes and with the exception of some of the nationally known residents like the Kennedy's, I really didn't know much about the families or "old guard" who live in the Middleburg area. I found the book to be very enlightening.

2 comments about Special Needs, Special Horses: A Guide To The Benefits Of Therapeutic Riding (Practical Guide).

1. Special Needs, Special Horses: A Guide To The Benefits Of Therapeutic Riding (Practical Guide Series)
   A nice little book for new therapeutic volunteers / coaches / therapists who need to understand the role of the horse and the impact the horse can have for people with special needs



2. 
   I gave this as a gift and the recipient was thrilled! A very good book for anyone interested in horses used in therapy.

3 comments about Groundwork Training for your Horse: Develop a Deeper Bond with Your Horse Through a Range of Exercises and Games.

1. Groundwork Training For Your HorseI love this book! I first saw the book in the public library, but was so impressed that I decided to get it for my personal library. It provides simple groundwork ideas from many different trainers. All the trainers have the same basic philosophies in common. They all use gentle, behavioral methods. It is nice to see the best methods by the best trainers put together in one book. You can pick and choose which exercises will work the best with your horse.



2. It is a nice book, but not what I expected. This book covers mostly the ideas behind some of the prominent "Natural Horsemanship" methods and gives a few basic exercises you can do with your horse (which was pretty much the same one/idea just different method). But then that was it. The book never expanded on what else you can do besides get your horse to go in a circle in a round pen, or walk over/around some poles.
   
   If you want a book to explain the different "natural horsemanship" methods so you can decide which trainer(s) you would like to further learn from - this book will help you. If you are looking for a book which will give you exercises that you can do to get your horse thinking and moving with you, this book falls short.



3. Lot's of good information and great pictures. It lists the ideas of several trainers so you can try various methods and see what works well for your horse. I carry it to the barn all the time and try to do something everyday. So far I used some of the parelli stuff, join-up and TTEAM, all of which have been helpful in its own way.

No comments about The Circle of Trust: Reflections on the Essence of Horses and Horsemanship.

2 comments about Build Complete Confidence with Horses: Beat Fear and Excuses to Attain Your Riding Goals.

1. Kelly Marks' s new book is most useful and entertaining. Within is an enormous collection of helpful strategies for managing the moments of trepidation that life with equine beings can contain. It is a veritable tool kit of ideas which can just as easily apply to life in general as to life with horses. One of her suggestions was to try singing nursery rhymes, so, to a sometimes obstreporous young Arabian, his owner sings "Mary had a Little Lamb". Great results! We are grateful! Octavia Gooch



2. I have Kelly's other books and enjoy her perspective on horsemanship. This book is not about horsetraining, it is about working on THE HUMAN, so if you are looking for specific horsetraining information, this is not it. However, it is an excellent guide for anyone not achieving their goals, whether it be with the horse(s) in their life, or any other part of their life. There are specific assignments in the book to help the reader - so reader involvement is required. This book would be great for any riding instructor who is interested in non-traditional methods.

2 comments about George H. Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride: A Clinic for Instructors, Parents, and Students.

1. I liked the book, but there wasn't a whole lot about position/form, etc. I think you have to get that from his other book, hunter seat eq. This book is designed more towards the trainer, or for the rider on what to expect when at the stable and taking a lesson. Typical old style George Morris, with lots of direct talk.



2. I found the book very instructive, clear and helpful.
   
   I wished I could have encounted G.H. Morris

4 comments about Equine Science, 2E.

1. the book that i received was the exact book that i ordered. it was in perfect condition and nothing was wrong with it.



2. I found this book very informative. Although it is not extremely detailed, I thought that the author provided sufficient detail to make it worth the time to read, especially as a reference book.



3. I chose this book for an introduction to equine science class I teach at the university level. I think that it is an excellent book for those students with little background with horses; however, I hear from more advanced horse-people that they enjoy the book, READ IT (!), and they are glad to have it as a reference book on their bookshelves. In my opinion, any college text that isn't destined to be sold back to the bookstore is a good choice.



4. I had this book for a college class and it is terrible. I found it to be very, very vague on it's topics and just barely skims the surface. The diagrams are drawings, and they are not very good for the representation. If you want to learn about equine science, this is not the book.

5 comments about Hold Your Horses: Nuggets of Truth for People Who Love Horses...No Matter What.

1. I've been riding horses since I was tiny, a definite horse lover. I bought this book for myself and a fellow horse lover for Christmas. This book is adorable. So many of the illustrations reminded me of my childhood. It made me chuckle many times. A cute and fun book!



2. Every horse lover should own a copy of this book!!! It is packed with hilarious drawings and statements that any horse lover can relate to!! Such a fantastic gift for anyone that likes horses!! I ordered several copies for my friends for Christmas. Enough said!!!



3. Anyone that deals with horses on a daily basis will enjoy this little book of quips. I don't think I read one thing in it that is not true. However, it will take a good reader only 30-45 min to read. I have passed it to all my horse friends and all have enjoyed it equally.



4. It is a fun read but more geared to children.



5. I didn't realize it was like a cartoon type book. I was very disappointed in it. Would recommened it for the younger horse lovers in your family who enjoy reading cartoons but who can learn something from it also.

3 comments about Veterinary Guide to Horse Breeding.

1. Great Book! Very informative. Goes into good detail of every aspect but not too detailed that you have a hard time understanding it. I have purchased a few books on the topic as I have experienced some unusual situations with my horse breeding program and found it to follow right along with my vets advice and information on many of them. For the money, this is by far the best book I have purchased yet on horse breeding.



2. This is a pretty informative book, but I found that there is still some basic information that is not mentioned. For example my vet said a 3-week heat cycle for a mare's first March heat is not unusual. The book never mentions it. It also doesn't say anything about dealing with a virgin stallion. My vet had different advice than they did on washing the stallion. Since he maintains a stud, I trust his judgement. It is still informative however and we'll have to see how the foaling part goes. Just wish it had more information in certain areas. It would have saved me a $70. trip to the vet for something that is normal.



3. This book will enlighten you too. It is great for the large or small facility. Have to read. A must!