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The Stallion is one of the best books on owning a stallion that we have ever read - in depth and real life. ***Highly Recommended Breeding a stallion is not as simple as we might think. So much must be taken into account to conduct a successful breeding operation. That is why Dr. Jim McCall decided to share his 30 years of education and experience of managing over 400 stallions in this outstanding book designed to both educate and entertain. The Stallion* is truly an exceptional reference because Dr. McCall addresses topics that are often overlooked in books on breeding, including: collecting, handling and storing semen, disciplining and handling the stallion, dealing with unusual and unacceptable behavior, pasture breeding, the reproductive system of the stallion. The book also includes anatomy, physiology, fertility, and semen output, nutrition, off-season management, how to market the Thoroughbred or racing-type stallion, and how to market the stock horse or show horse-type stallion. Dr. McCall also takes into account the economics and legalities involved in the breeding shed in his discussion of evaluation, appraisal and pricing of stallions. An appendix provides sample contracts commonly associated with stallions such as stallion lease agreements, stallion service contracts and stallion syndication agreements.
Accupressure Points Charts for Horses ***Highly Recommended Nationally known horse trainer and award-winning equine journalist Diana Thompson offers Hands-On Horse Care® education in equine massage, acupressure, nonviolent horse training, saddle fitting, and Bach Flower essences. Whether you are a professional trainer or equine body worker, one-horse owner, trail rider, or avid competitor, Diana provides clear how-to instruction in methods you can use yourself to improve horse performance and behavior. Diana's book, Acupressure Point Charts for Horses, is an Illustrated Guide to 128 Point Locations and Uses. The 272-page book is printed in a "barn-friendly" flip chart format with 400 photographs and 100 illustrations. Sir RH Maximilian* is the horse model for the illustrations.
Horses of the Wine Country is a beautiful coffee table book of horses of Sonoma County and captures the beauty of the county's many horses and the dedication of their owners, breeders, and riders. ***Highly Recommended Horses of the Wine Country* is a stunning visual tour of Sonoma County horses - a full color, 152 page coffee table book with 367 photos. Horses of the Wine Country begins with the history of Sonoma County horses and contains a treasure trove of antique photographs. It is followed by a description of Sonoma County and why it is a perfect place for horse breeding and riding and includes a summary of the economic impact horses have made on the county and the distribution of breeds, riders, and events. The Breeds and Breeders section includes descriptions and photos of breeds, stallions, and breeding ranches. The Champions section contains stories and photos of regional, national and international Sonoma County champion horses, riders, and families. The Equine Contributor section describes innovations and programs created for disabled riders, rescue horses, wellness and conditioning therapies, equine education, and contributors to events and breeds. Horses of the Wine Country also includes a tour and photos of the many equine events that annually take place in the county such as exhibitions, parades, tours, and competitions. Horses of the Wine Country was written by Wanda Smith of Guerneville, a former breeder of Quarter Horses, ranch manager, and current cutting horse competitor.