The Quarter Horse
The breed began to take shape in the 1600's when early American settlers crossed horses they brought with them from the British Isles with the Native ponies found in their new land. The Native American ponies contained bloodlines of the small but ... [... more]
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Kentucky Derby
• Since the early 1900’s, females have made their mark in the Run for the Roses, from women jockeys braving it all, to female trainers and owners. 38 fillies have raced, including the memorable Winning Colors, the gray who won in 1988 (Genuine ... [... more]
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Equine Degenerative Joint Disease
Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is a type of osteoarthritis. Osteo = bone, and arthritis = swelling of the joint. Within a healthy joint, cartilage acts as a buffer so that the bones do not rub together. In DJD, the cartilage has begun to break ... [... more]
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Pony Of The Americas
Two of the prime reasons that POAs have become so popular are 1) the youth-oriented purpose to the horse, and 2) the emphasis on good sportsmanship which predominates at POA competitions. A youth must learn to win or lose with grace and dignity, ... [... more]
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Arabian Horse
In the Middle Ages, kings and crusaders of Europe wanted this fine horse, which could surge quickly into battle unlike the heavy shire horses of the north. In the 1800’s, other countries began active breeding programs, which is why when ... [... more]
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Paint And Pinto Horses
The Pinto, on the other hand, is a color breed and almost any pony, miniature or light breed of horse exhibiting the color standard will be accepted for registration with the Pinto Horse Association of America (“PtHA”). The exceptions are ... [... more]
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Clydesdale Horse
Standing anywhere from 16 to 18 hands tall, the Clydesdale does not have as large a head as other draft breeds. Instead, it is shorter and handsome, and joins the neck at a great arch. Their feet are round and large, with silky feathering on the ... [... more]
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Illustrated Guide 140 Dog Breeds
 This encyclopedia to 140 canine breeds--including a few relatively unknown breeds in North America--presents entries alphabetically, with color photos, capsule descriptions, and sidebar charts that list physical traits and general exercise and space ... [... more]
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The Pointer - A Dog Anthology (A Vintage Dog Books Breed ...
THE POINTER - A DOG ANTHOLOGY gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from each ... [... more]
$24.99
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Mixed Breeds For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))
Mixed Breeds For Dummies takes the mystery out of mixed breed dogs and gives you the 411 on everything you need to know about owning your very own Heinz 57. Whether your mixed breed dog is a mangy mutt, a reserved rescue dog, or a dainty designer dog, ... [... more]
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The Whippet - A Dog Anthology (A Vintage Dog Books Breed ...
THE WHIPPET - A DOG ANTHOLOGY gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from each ... [... more]
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Domestic Rabbits & Their Histories: Breeds of the World
Here is an invaluable new reference book, bringing years of experience, research and information together into one handy publication. Over 200 breeds have been meticulously researched, making this title indispensable reading for all rabbit enthusiasts. -- ... [... more]
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