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Author | : J. Edward De Steiguer |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 291 |
Release | : 2011-04-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0816528268 |
When the Spanish explorers brought horses to North America, the horses were, in a sense, returning home. Beginning with their origins fifty million years ago, the wild horse has been traced from North America through Asia to the plains of SpainÕs Andalusia and then back across the Atlantic to the ranges of the American West. When given the chance, these horses simply took up residence in the landscape that their ancestors had roamed so long ago. In Wild Horses of the West, J. Edward de Steiguer provides an entertaining and well-researched look at one of the most controversial animal welfare issues of our timeÑthe protection of free-roaming horses on the WestÕs public lands. This is the first book in decades to include the entire story of these magnificent animals, from their evolution and biology to their historical integration into conquistador, Native American, and cowboy cultures. And the story isnÕt over. De Steiguer goes on to address the modern issuesÑ ecology, conservation, and land managementÑsurrounding wild horses in the West today. Featuring stunning color photographs of wild horses, this extremely thorough and engaging blend of history, science, and politics will appeal to students of the American West, conservation activists, and anyone interested in the beauty and power of these striking animals.
Author | : Charles G. Summers, Jr., Dayton O. Hyde, Rita Summers |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Wild horses |
ISBN | : 9781616732233 |
Cowboy and photographer Dayton Hyde presents images of and describes his experiences with mustangs and other wild horses around the country, also covering wild breeds around the world, and discusses preservation.
Author | : Élise Rousseau |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 536 |
Release | : 2017-05-09 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0691167206 |
Horses of the World is a comprehensive, large-format overview of 570 breeds of domestic and extant wild horses, including hybrids between the two and between domestic breeds and other equids, such as zebras. This beautifully illustrated and detailed guide covers the origins of modern horses, anatomy and physiology, variation in breeds, and modern equestrian practices. The treatment of breeds is organized by country within broader geographical regions--from Eurasia through Australasia and to the Americas. Each account provides measurements (weight and height), distribution, origins and history, character and attributes, uses, and current status. Every breed is accompanied by superb color drawings--600 in total--and color photographs can be found throughout the book.--AMAZON.
Author | : Drew Doggett |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2021-07-12 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780996129213 |
In this large-format coffee table book by award-winning photographer Drew Doggett, discover the story of the wild and free horses of Sable Island as told through over 100 exquisitely reproduced photographs and personal writings. This book is an ode to the incredible horses that have thrived, despite all odds, in a place man has failed to conquer.
Author | : Jan Drake |
Publisher | : Gibbs Smith |
Total Pages | : 327 |
Release | : 2021-02-12 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 1423655311 |
Captivating photographs and stories of the wild horses of the west. Take an intimate look at the majestic equines who roam the public lands of the Mountain West: Wild Horses of the West provides a front row seat to a world rarely glimpsed by most people. Stories highlight specific horses known in these areas as The Old Man, One-Ear, and the Cremello Brothers whom the photographer, Jan Drake, has been following with her camera for years. More than 200 color photographs are divided into sections including Family Bands, Mares & Foals, Fighting Mustangs, Stallions & Bachelors, and Cedar Mountain Mustangs. Jan Drake is a long-time photographer based in Park City, Utah. She oversees the equestrian center at the National Ability Center (NAC) where adaptive horseback riding, trail riding, equine-assisted learning, and hippotherapy is made available to all ages and abilities. As an annual fundraiser for the NAC, Drake guides private groups on photography excursions to see wild horses of the West up close. She also volunteers regularly with the nonprofit Intermountain Wild Horse and Burros Advisors. This is her first book.
Author | : Melissa Marr |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2022-06-14 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0593109112 |
Gorgeous photographs and an evocative text sing the praises of a real-life herd of wild horses running free in Arizona, in this ode to the beauty of these glorious creatures. Between one breath and the next, / the Wild Horses appear. Gliding through trees, / weaving between cactus and rock. In beautiful poetry and vivid photographs, Melissa Marr shares her feelings of awe while watching a real-life herd of majestic wild horses in Arizona. When they appear, the wind itself seems to stand still. They are grand in their movements as they do all the things horses do--splash through rivers, care for young, stomp and whinny. It is clear they are not tame, and this is part of their beauty and power. How lucky are we to be able to witness their strength and speed and magnificence!
Author | : Moira C. Harris |
Publisher | : Hamlyn |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2009-11-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780600618133 |
A beautifully illustrated celebration of the wild horses of the world. From herds of mustang on the North American plains to the hardy Brumby of Australia, throughout the globe there are horses that roam free. Discover a whole new world and read the fascinating stories of these breeds: their history, the landscape they live in, how they survive and the efforts made to protect them. Each breed is illustrated with stunning photography that captures the true nature of these beautiful
Author | : Elwyn Hartley Edwards |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 152 |
Release | : 2003-11 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781592580194 |
The decline of the wild horse began from the moment of the first domestication somewhere on the vast Eurasian steppes about 6,000 years ago. This fascinating book explores and celebrates the story of the feral herds that still survive today in regions as diverse as the parched plains of the southern Namib desert in Africa and the bleak saltwater marshes of the Camargue in southern France. Book jacket.
Author | : George Edward Stanley |
Publisher | : Random House Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2009-07-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0307549356 |
Long ago, all horse were wild. In time, people taught them to wear a saddle and a bit. But some horses were not tamed. And today, all over the world, wild horses still run free.
Author | : John Hartigan Jr. |
Publisher | : U of Minnesota Press |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2020-11-17 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1452965188 |
A vivid first-person study of a notorious equine ritual—from the perspective of the wild horses who are its targets Wild horses still roam the mountains of Galicia, Spain. But each year, in a ritual dating to the 1500s called rapa das bestas, villagers herd these “beasts” together and shave their manes and tails. Shaving the Beasts is a firsthand account of how the horses experience this traumatic rite, producing a profound revelation about the durability of sociality in the face of violent domination. John Hartigan Jr. constructs an engrossing, day-by-day narrative chronicling the complex, nuanced social lives of wild horses and the impact of their traumatic ritual shearing every summer. His story generates intimate, individual portraits of these creatures while analyzing the social practices—like grazing and grooming—that are the building blocks of equine society. Shaving the Beasts culminates in a searing portrayal of the inspiring resilience these creatures display as they endure and recover from rapa das bestas. Turning away from “thick” description to “thin,” Hartigan moves toward a more observational form of study, focusing on behaviors over interpretations. This vivid approach provides new and important contributions to the study of animal behavior. Ultimately, he comes away with profound, penetrating insights into multispecies interactions and a strong alternative to humancentric ethnographic practices.