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1) Show jumping
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Saddle up and leap into the pages of this book to read all about show jumping! You'll learn about verticals, oxers, combinations, and other jumps that horses - and their riders - attempt to complete quickly and flawlessly. You'll also discover the breeds and care of show horses, how they train and compete in Olympic and other jumping events, and the history of this challenging equestrian sport.
2) Dressage
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Dressage introduces readers to the basics of the dressage competition, often referred to as "horse ballet." Horse-lovers will appreciate the clear text detailing the history and rules of the sport. Text is accompanied with beautiful photographs and informative diagrams.
3) Rodeo
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Hold on to your cowboy hats and prepare for a wild read! In this book, you'll learn all about the bucking horses, lively livestock, and daring riders of the rodeo world. You'll read about roping, riding, racing, wrestling, and more! You'll also discover the breeds of rodeo horses, how riders handle and care for their animals, and how cattle herding became a rough-and-tumble sport.
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David Livingston has fallen -- and fallen hard -- for Marcus. With some confusion and a lot of nerves, he's taking Marcus home to the family for Christmas. With a high school sweetheart in the picture, lots of family around, and lots to do, there's not much time for privacy. Too many pulls on his time and too many emotions swirl away in David's heart. Is he gay? Is this just a one-shot deal with Marcus, just a way to explore a mere curiosity? Or is...
9) Show horses
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Learn about horse shows and the horses that participate in them.
10) Working horses
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Learn about all the different ways horses are used to help people.
11) Appaloosas
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Profiles the hard-working, easily-trained Appaloosa horse, typically distinguished by a spotted coat and striped hooves. They are descendants of horses brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers and were then used by various Native American tribes.
12) Arabian horses
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Describes the special features of this ancient breed of horse, originally bred by the Bedouin nomadic tribes of the Middle Eastern desert.
13) Clydesdales
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A profile of the powerful Clydesdale breed, developed in Scotland for use on farms, and to pull carriages and wagons.
14) Quarter horses
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The hardworking, gentle, and very speedy quarter horse is an American-made breed, the results of English colonists breeding their horses with those of the Chickasaw Indians.
15) Shetland ponies
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A history of the sturdy Shetland pony, bred to survive hard work in harsh weather on the Shetland Islands which lie to the northeast of Scotland. Shetland ponies today are popular as pets and companion animals.
16) Thoroughbreds
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Examines the Thoroughbred horse, including its racing history, popular culture impact, and care.
18) Riding horses
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"A narrative guide to riding horses, from where to ride the animals, how to saddle them, how to mount and give orders to them, and what to wear and expect as you perform daily tasks"--
19) Showing horses
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"A narrative guide to showing horses, from how much to practice beforehand, what the show classes entail, what judges are looking for, and what to wear and expect as you perform"--
20) Training horses
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"A narrative guide to training horses, from where to work with the animals, when to begin training, which skills can be taught, and what to wear and expect as you perform daily tasks"--
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