Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition

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An A--Z Guide to All Things Equine: Barrel Racing, Breeds, Cinch, Cowboy Curtain, Dressage, Driving, Foaling, Gaits, Grooming, Grulla, Half-Seat, Jodhpurs, Jousting, Legging Up, Mustang, Piebald, Reining, Snaffle Bits, Steeple-Chasing, Tail Braiding, Trail Riding, English & Western, and So Much More From braids to breeds, fetlocks to forelocks, and gates to gaits, the equestrian vocabulary is vast, colourful, and precise. This revised and updated edition of the classic treasury is the definitive source for understanding it all. Here is a completely revised, full-colour second edition of the established go-to source for equestrian information. This comprehensive A-to-Z guide covers "everything horse" and bridges gaps in the equestrian universe between English and Western styles. More than 1,700 entries explain wide-ranging topics such as breeds, tack, facilities, equine care and management, health and safety issues, riding styles and disciplines, shows, and much more. Whether you're a rodeo hand, thoroughbred racer, seasoned professional, or armchair admirer, you'll get everything you need from noted equestrian author Jessie Haas' clear and thorough descriptions. AUTHOR: Lifelong horse lover Jessie Haas is the author of 38 previous books, including many children's books focused on girls and horses. Haas lives in rural Vermont with her husband, Michael, and two Morgan mares. SELLING POINTS: . Revised, full-color second edition of a classic bestseller, now edited by Jessie Haas. . Broad appeal across all areas of the equine market. . Up-to-date information on the most recent developments in the equine world. Full colour photos and illustrations throughout

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"A comprehensive guide to everything horse related." -- Equine Journal

"Filled with beautiful photos and packed with practical diagrams, this extensively researched reference is essential for any horse-lover's library." -- Allan J. Hamilton, renowned horse trainer and award-winning author of Zen Mind, Zen Horse

"This delightful collection of horse words and wisdom is both educational and entertaining. The definitions useful and the photos are a feast for the eyes." -- Heather Smith Thomas, author of Storey's Guide to Raising Horses and Storey's Guide to Training Horses

Author Bio

Lifelong horse lover Jessie Haas is the author of 38 previous books, including many children's books focused on girls and horses. Haas lives in rural Vermont with her husband, Michael, and two Morgan mares.