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The man who listens to horses
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Monty Roberts
The author's account of his unique relationship with horses is part memoir, part "how-to" book on the power of nonverbal communication. Since the age of 2, Roberts has been riding horses and observing their behavior. The son of a violent horse trainer who was critical of his son's unconventional methods, Roberts worked as a rodeo rider in ...
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The Winning Edge: Show Ring Secrets
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George G Alston, Connie Vanacore
For the amateur exhibitor who needs to develop and hone his or her skills, George Alston's thirty-five years of experience teaches how to train both mentally and physically, to size up the competition, and turn being an amateur into an advantage.
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Grooming to Win: How to Groom, Trim, Braid and Prepare Your Horse for Show
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Susan E Harris
This is the definitive book on grooming your horse to catch the judge's eye. It features over 400 detailed drawings illustrating every aspect of grooming. Completely updated, it details current practices and requirements and covers conditioning, daily care, tools and supplies, and grooming for shows. New chapters discuss blanketing, newly popular ...
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Training showjumpers
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Anthony Paalman
"Training Showjumpers" has been the standard textbook on showjumping since it first appeared in 1978. This second edition has been updated with new photographs and a revised text. Anthony Paalman is internationally known as a showjumping trainer, consultant and course designer. He is an advocate of the Natural Method of training horses and riders ...
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Show Me!: A Dog-Showing Primer
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D Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
This newly updated edition explains the basics of dog showing for novice exhibitors, coaching them through the required routines at dog shows. Canine expert and successful dog exhibitor Caroline Coile begins with sound advice on how to recognise, raise, and train a dog that has prize-winning potential. Combining easy-to-follow text with clear, how ...
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How to Show Your Own Dog
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Virginia Tuck Nichols
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The Forsyth Guide to Successful Dog Showing
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Robert Forsyth, Evelyn Shafer (Illustrator), Jane Forsyth
Learn in this concise book the techniques of these expert handlers who have had more champions and more Group and Best-in-Show winners in more dog breeds than anyone.
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Mrs. Ballard's Parrots
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Arne Svenson
With a bizarre yet endearing mix of artistry, kitsch, and humor, this photo book of costumed parrots will appeal to bird lovers and parrot owners. In Alba Ballard's world, parrots became tiny, winged, overdressed incarnations of of such luminaries as Sonny and Cher, Liberace, and General George Patton.
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Your Chickens
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Gail Damerow, Gwen Steege (Editor), Lorin Driggs (Editor)
Advice for choosing, purchasing, raising, housing, and showing all breeds of chickens.
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Show Me!
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D Caroline Coile, Ph.D., D Caroline Coile PH D
What are the physical qualities and special training methods that make a good dog a prize-winner? When is it better to hire a professional handler, and when should owners show the dog themselves? Here are answers to these and many more questions. Owner's will find advice on grooming, training, dress rehearsals, and understanding the points that ...
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Pedigree Points: Dogs: A Handbook of What Judges Look for in Over 100 of the Most Popular Breeds
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Janice Gardner, Brian Leonard (Consultant editor)
Purebred dogs come in many shapes and sizes, and when entered in competition, each breed is judged by its own set of standards. Just as important both to owners and judges is their awareness of differing personalities among different canine breeds. Personality traits arose over many generations as each breed was developed to serve a specific role, ...
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Dog locomotion and gait analysis.
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Curtis M. Brown
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The Fairest Fowl: Portraits of Championship Chickens
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Tamara Staples, Ira Glass, Christa Velbel (Text by)
In irresistibly strange, undeniably beautiful portraits, photographer Tamara Staples celebrates the finely-feathered champions of the American poultry show circuit, the beauty pageant of the barnyard. Location and detail photography, quotes from poultry farmers, insights into the judging process, and an essay by Ira Glass of public radio's "This ...
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How to Trim, Groom & Show Your Dog
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Blanche Saunders
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Dog Showing for Beginners
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Lynn Hall
This instructive yet whimsical book contains insider tips and observations to help the fledgling exhibitor enter the intriguing world of dog shows while avoiding common mistakes. Chapters include information on acquiring a show dog, class structure, the point system, required equipment, entering shows, coping with politics, and more.
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Winning at Flower Shows
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Jack Kramer
With years of experience in growing champion specimens and judging flower shows, Jack Kramer is in a unique position to offer amateur and professional growers advice from both sides of the aisle. Kramer covers the basics with plenty of knowledgeable hints on soil, plant nutrition, lighting and pest control. In addition, he provides tips on growing ...
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Very Young Rider
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Jill Krementz
Jill Krementz's highly acclaimed photographic essay of an outstanding young girl's achievements as a horseback rider. First time in paperback.
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The New Complete Junior Showmanship Handbook: A Book of Instruction on How to Begin, How to Handle, and How to Win in Junior Showmanship Competition at Dog Shows, and How to Judge Junior Showmanship Classes
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Marsha Hall Brown, Bethny Hall Mason
Discusses the basics of showing dogs in junior showmanship classes, including background of the competition, AKC rules, skills required, how to prepare for shows, and profiles of outstanding winners.
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Showing for Beginners
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Hallie McEvoy, Victor Hogo Vidal (Foreword by)
An essential guide to novice hunter-seat show riders of all ages by an AHSA judge
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Dog Eat Dog: A Very Human Book about Dogs and Shows
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Jane Stern, Michael Stern
A behind-the-scenes peek at the fascinating subculture of dog-breeding and professional dog shows by Jane and Michael Stern, dedicated dog-owners who are also famous for their innovative writing on American cuisine.
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Your Sheep: A Kids' Guide to Raising and Showing
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Paula Simmons, Darrell L Salsbury, Gwen Steege (Editor)
A guide to the choosing, handling, care, breeding, and showing of sheep.
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Grooming Horses: A Complete Illustrated Guide
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Jessie Shiers, Moira C Harris (Photographer), Laura H Ward (Contributions by)
The home furnishings industry has undergone a renaissance of new products that are less toxic for people, made with renewable resources, & avoid processes that can harm the environment. The surprise is how sumptuous these green choices are. This work features more than 475 full-color photos.
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Dog Eat Dog: A Very Human Book about Dogs and Dog Shows
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Jane Stern, Michael Stern
"The Secret Life of Dogs" meets "A Good Walk Spoiled" in this behind-the-scenes look at the subculture of the professional dog-show circuit. "A year on the dog-show circuit with a breeder and show of bullmastiffs has all the melodrama of a soap opera".--"San Francisco Chronicle". of photos.
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The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Showing Your Dog
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Cheryl S Smith, Lorna Dolley Eby (Editor)
Showing your dog can be great fun! You know your dog has what it takes to be a champion, but how do you get started? Inside is everything you need to know about the rewarding world of the dog show circuit. This easy-to-read guide will help you discover whether the show ring is the right place for you and your dog, learn the basics of training, ...
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The New Guide to Junior Showmanship
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Connie Vanacore
Dog showing is a family sport, second only to Little League baseball in number of amateur participants. Beginning with information on acquiring a new puppy, this book covers all of the steps to success juniors should follow. Illustrated with photos and drawings, the book includes all the latest rules and regulations.
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