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  • One Hundred and Four Horses

    by Mandy Retzlaff ...
    ‘A letter is handed to you. In broken English, it tells you that you must now vacate your farm; that this is no longer your home, for it now belongs to the crowd on your doorstep. Then the drums begin to beat.’As the land invasions gather pace, the Retzlaffs begin an epic journey across Zimbabwe, facing eviction after eviction, trying to save the group of animals with whom they feel a deep and ... Read more

    R149,49

  • 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

    R189,74

  • Running with Sherman

    The Donkey Who Survived Against All Odds and Raced Like a Champion

    by Christopher McDougall ...
    When barefoot running guru Christopher McDougall takes in a neglected donkey, his aim is to get Sherman back to reasonable health. But Sherman is ill-tempered, obstinate and uncooperative - and it's clear his poor treatment has made him deeply fearful of humans. Christopher knows that donkeys need a purpose - they are working, pack animals - and so when he learns of the sport of Burro Racing or ... Read more

    R192,73

  • The Perfect Horse

    The Daring U.S. Mission to Rescue the Priceless Stallions Kidnapped by the Nazis

    by Elizabeth Letts ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Ride of Her Life and The Eighty-Dollar Champion comes the “winningly readable” (The Christian Science Monitor) true story of the heroic rescue of priceless horses in the closing days of World War II.“Hard to put down . . . One need not be an equestrian or horse lover in order to appreciate this story.”—New York Journal of BooksWINNER OF T... ... Read more

    R172,49

  • Running Wild

    The Story of Zulu, an African Stallion

    by David Bristow ...
    Following in the footsteps of Jock of the Bushveld, Running Wild is an African story for all ages. It is a tale of resilience, of courage and endurance, a book that will uplift, enrich and warm every lover of the African bush.The story of Zulu is based on the life of a real stallion that lived on the Mashatu Game Reserve. The versions of the story of Zulu are about as numerous as the people who ... Read more

    R199,86

  • Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage

    A search for a classical alternative

    by Philippe Karl ...
    Series series Horses
    In this book, Philippe Karl, one of the most outspoken critics of the modern dressage world, reveals some disturbing facts about the physical, anatomical and mental effects through official dressage guidelines as issued by the German Horse Society (FN) on horses. By comparing these with philosophies of masters of classical riding such as La Gueriniere and Baucher, he shows possible solutions to ... Read more

    R719,00

  • Ocean Child

    by Tamara McKinley ...
    Having disobeyed the wishes of her aristocratic family, Lulu Pearson, a young and talented Tasmanian sculptress, finds herself alone in London in the wake of the Great War. The future is looking bright until, on the eve of her first exhibition, Lulu learns she has inherited a racing colt called Ocean Child from a mysterious benefactor, and she must return to her homeland to claim him.Baffled by ... Read more

    R99,46

  • The Ride of Her Life

    The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America

    by Elizabeth Letts ...
    NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Horse and The Eighty-Dollar Champion presents a “heartwarming [and] engaging folk-hero biography” (Kirkus Reviews) of a woman who fulfilled her lifelong wish to see the Pacific Ocean by riding her horse across America.“[Letts] vividly portrays an audacious woman whose optimism, courage, and good humor are to be marveled ... Read more

    R258,62

  • Secretariat

    by William Nack ...
    The remarkable true story of one of America’s finest racehorses.When her beloved Meadow Stables is faced with closure following her father’s illness, housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over. Despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge she calls in assistance from trainer Lucien Laurin and a host of successful jockeys.Pitted against the Phipps’ racing dynasty, Penny takes the decision ... Read more

    R104,29

  • The Power of the Herd

    A Nonpredatory Approach to Social Intelligence, Leadership, and Innovation

    by Linda Kohanov ...
    Linda Kohanov is beloved for her groundbreaking articulation of “the way of the horse,” an experiential wisdom known to riders for centuries but little studied or adapted to off-horse use. Now Kohanov takes those horse-inspired insights on the nonverbal elements of exceptional communication and leadership into the realms of our workplaces and relationships. Here we explore the benefits of ... Read more

    Was R254,83 Now R221,25

  • The Medieval Horse

    Shedding Light on Horses of the Dark Ages

    by Gloria Austin ...
    After the fall of Rome and before the Renaissance, people lived within a grim era known as the Dark Ages. Inside The Medieval Horse you will learn about the Middle Ages and discover how horses defined this time period by shedding light on the daily hardships people faced. You’ll understand the various roles people held in society, and the different horse breeds bred for them. From battling in war ... Read more

    R75,54

  • Gunner

    An Enchanting Tale of a Racehorse

    by Victoria Howard ...
    Fairytales. We all love fairytales because there is a piece of us, a sliver of innocence left from our youth that suddenly surfaces when revealed by the printed page or silver screen. It’s there in our inner self, the part that still believes in magical tales. Looking at fairy tales through the lens of science reveals that some stories aren’t as far-fetched as they appear to be. This is where the ... Read more

    R70,37

  • Horses: 101 Super Fun Facts and Amazing Pictures (Featuring The World's Top 18 Horse Breeds With Coloring Pages)

    by Janet Evans ...
    Captivate children with this wonderful book of Horses from Janet Evans featuring 18 of the world'top horse breeds. Complete with fun facts, amazing pictures and coloring pages for children to enjoy. Children will learn all about this magnificent animal, its temperament and the various breeds from around the world. ... Read more

    R59,90

  • Henry

    A Carriage Driving Pony’S Life and Adventures

    by E.J. Bilous ...
    This is the Authors first book. A true story of the long and adventurous journey of a pony, its two owners and a dog. The thrills and spills of learning and enjoying Carriage Driving on the roads in the English countryside. ... Read more

    R72,44

  • Hand-book for Horsewomen

    by Midwest Journal Press, H. L. de Bussigny, Dr. Robert C. Worstell ...
    Series Book 12 - Living With the Land
    ...Ladies certainly do not care to passage in the streets, but they do want to know how to stop their horses cleverly when they take fright, to turn their corners neatly at the trot without danger of a fall, and to avoid instantly any obstacle they may unexpectedly meet. It is also well to understand something of the simpler methods of regulating gaits. All these things may be learned best by ... Read more

    R149,82

  • Another 1000 Famous Horses

    Fact & Fictional Throughout the Ages

    by FJH Glover ...
    This 2nd book is a continuation of the 1st book. The index at the back of the book is brilliant. The contents list, at the front of the book, is in alphabetical order, and is a list of the horses names, gives paragraph numbers. Whereas the Index gives the Rider/Owner in alphanumeric order and gives paragraph numbers. So if you do not know the name of a persons horse you would look up the person in ... Read more

    R82,79

  • Équitation Éthologique (Équitation Naturelle ou Équitation Comportementale)

    by Edwin Van Der Vaag ...
    Souhaites-tu pouvoir vraiment comprendre ton cheval et communiquer avec lui sans malentendus ? Ou bien as-tu un cheval qui a du mal à faire confiance à l'homme ? Alors le Natural Horsemanship est exactement ce qu'il te faut !Le terme "Natural Horsemanship" désigne une approche naturelle et respectueuse du cheval, un concept qui est souvent tombé dans l'oubli à notre époque. Pourtant, nous rêvons ... Read more

    R58,33

  • The Natural Trim

    Principles and Practice

    by James Jackson ...
    Using the tough, polished-looking hooves of the Great Basin mustang as the picture perfect model of health and soundness, wild horse expert and veteran hoof care professional, Jaime Jackson, discovered he could consistently stimulate natural growth patterns in the hooves of domestic horses simply by mimicking the natural wear patterns of these wild, free-roaming equines. Rooted in the fundamental ... Read more

    R375,58

  • Horse Wise

    Thinking Outside the Stall and Other Lessons I Learned from My Horse

    by Cheryl Kimball ...
    A funny, poignant look at how horse sense has brought one woman wisdom about life and leadership: “You’ll enjoy this book.”—Buck Brannaman, author of The Faraway HorsesHorses teach life’s great lessons—about the importance of consistency, the value of leading by respect instead of dominance, the wisdom of practicing patience instead of trying to force things. Horsewoman and author Cheryl Kimball ... Read more

    R242,06

  • Changing Horses

    One Woman's Journey Through Horse Racing, Horse Rescue, and Horse Reflection

    by Esta G. Bernstein ...
    Why do horses partner with humans?Discover what you are!One extraordinary night Esta dreamed of a mysterious gray mare named Lava Lady who spoke to her so rapidly that she was difficult to understand. When Esta woke, she was unable to shake the name Lava Lady and wondered whether there were horses in “real life” by that name. She located two of them—one living and one who had passed on. With the ... Read more

    R128,33

  • Icelandic horses

    by Edwin Van Der Vaag ...
    The Icelandic Horse Book for Beginners: Understanding the Horses of IcelandThe robust and lovable Icelandic horses originate from the impressive country of Iceland. Icelanders are an absolutely fascinating horse breed for me. The fascination has gripped me since I was a child.In the book you will find chapters on the following topics:- The history of this breed- Special characteristics of ... Read more

    R72,95

  • Races Chevalines

    by Edwin Van Der Vaag ...
    Sang chaud, sang froid, pur-sang, poney, petit cheval et et et ... Il existe tellement de types et de races de chevaux différents qu'il est difficile de s'y retrouver. Avec plus de 200 races de chevaux et de poneys dans le monde, il est facile de s'y perdre.Tu souhaites avoir une vue d'ensemble fondée sur les races de chevaux ?Tu cherches le cheval qui te convient, mais tu ne sais pas quel est l ... Read more

    R58,33

  • Entrenar Al Potro (Caballos)

    by Edwin Van Der Vaag ...
    Entrenar a un caballo joven desde el principio y convertirlo en un compañero de monta fiable y motivado es el sueño de muchos jinetes. Sin embargo, hay que tener en cuenta muchas cosas para hacer realidad este sueño. Hoy en día, por desgracia, muy pocas personas tienen la oportunidad de aprender a entrenar a los caballos desde cero, por lo que tratar con un caballo joven y sin entrenar suele ser ... Read more

    R58,33

  • Stealing Gypsy Treasure

    “America’S Love Affair with the Gypsy and His Horse”

    by Joyce M. Christian ...
    Have you encountered a Gypsy Vanner horse? If you can answer yes to that question, whether you are a horse person or not, you have, if for only a moment, been captivated. The out-of-the-box beauty of these horses has been turning heads since the late 1990s when they were first introduced as a breed. The horse is a lifetime achievement of the Gypsy culture in Ireland and England. However, given the ... Read more

    R57,95