Horse Dictionary

Horse Dictionary
Author: Elise See Tai
Publisher: Andromeda Children's Books
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2006
Genre: Horse breeds
ISBN: 9781861991249

This A-Z title introduces young readers to the world of horses. Presented in alphabetical order, each horse is illustrated in full colour. Including locator maps and size comparison guides, this is a perfect reference title for children. Find out about horses from the past and the present and how they have changed over millions of years.

Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms

Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Horsemanship
ISBN: 9781577790143

Essential desk reference for anyone who works in the equine industry, from 4-H members, to journalists and horse owners. Pronunciation and definitions for medical, anatomical, equipment, genetics, nutrition, training disciplines and more. A National 4-H Reference Selection.

The Horse Dictionary

The Horse Dictionary
Author: Vivienne M. Eby
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2024-10-09
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476607796

Did you know that a cantle is the rear part of a saddle? Or that a jibbah is the bulge on the face of an Arabian horse located between the eyes? Over 6,600 common, specialized, and medical words and terms associated with equine care and training are defined in this comprehensive dictionary. Also included are slang terms and breeds of horses. Illustrations are provided for many of the definitions.

The Ultimate English/Spanish Dictionary for Horsemen

The Ultimate English/Spanish Dictionary for Horsemen
Author: Maria Belknap
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1570765715

Written specifically for horse people, this book covers topics and words that regular English/Spanish dictionaries might not, including horse health care, feeding, grooming, tack and equipment, and breeding terms. With more than 10,000 typically grouped word and phrase entries commonly used in the horse industry, regional variations, and a pronunciation guide.

The Horse Encyclopedia

The Horse Encyclopedia
Author: Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2016-11-29
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1465456104

From tiny ponies to heavy draught horses and rapid thoroughbreds, explore the history and variety of this noble animal that helped shape human history. A stunning celebration of the equine world, The Horse Encyclopedia is a fully illustrated book about horses and ponies, featuring over 150 breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. First domesticated around 6000 years ago, horses rapidly became invaluable to humans. They pulled chariots and plows, and became essential to transport and war. In this comprehensive volume, you will discover breeds from all over the world, from imposing Shires whose ancestors carried knights in chainmail into battle, to thoroughbreds bred to run like the wind and Lipizzanas that can execute exquisite dressage moves such as the capriole where they jump with all four feet off the ground. The Horse Encyclopedia gives concise details of each breed, including its origins and anatomy, as well as famous individuals such as Secretariat, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all. This dazzling guide also includes expert advice on horse care, feeding and grooming, and horse health, making this a truly wonderful gift for all horse riders and equine enthusiasts.

Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary
Author: John A. Simpson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2002-04-18
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780195218893

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

Feeding and Care of the Horse

Feeding and Care of the Horse
Author: Lon D. Lewis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2013-07-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118694945

This is the concise, easy-to-use version of Dr. Lewis's Equine Clinical Nutrition, Feeding and Care. It includes a full-color section identifying toxic plants and provides practical information on the diversified effects of different nutrients, feeds and supplements on a horse's athletic performance, reproduction, growth, hooves, appetite, behavior and disease. The book can help prevent common, but expensive problems in horses of all ages.

The Visual Dictionary of the Horse

The Visual Dictionary of the Horse
Author: Dorling Kindersley Publishing
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 74
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Eyewitness visual dictionaries (includes index).

The Anatomy of the Horse

The Anatomy of the Horse
Author: George Stubbs
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2012-07-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486140482

This masterpiece of animal anatomy contains 36 plates that reproduce Stubbs' etchings. Based on the artist's own dissections and outline views, the illustrations feature extensive explanatory text. Full reproduction of 1766 edition.