The poor discipline demonstrated by the British cavalry commanded by general Slade at Maguilla in 1812 prompted the Duke of Wellington's famous remark that British cavalry officers were in the habit of galloping at everything. This work rehabilitates the reputation of the British cavalry in the Peninsula and at Waterloo.

Powerful, spirited, and beautiful, horses have literally changed the world. -- Read about Bucephalus, the valiant horse that led Alexander the Great fearlessly into battle; the mighty Mustangs used by the Native peoples to hunt buffalo; the hard-working pit ponies that helped fuel the Industrial Revolution, and Sybil Ludington's horse, Star, an unsung hero of the Revolutionary War. Horses hold a natural fascination for many young people. What better way to introduce them to world history than through the stories of these magnificent animals.

In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse’s sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse’s actions can help you communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect.

The Golden Couple of the American eventing world offers an insider's glimpse of international eventing as well as insights and training tips, making this an outstanding book for all ages.

Donkey Galloping Out of Hell - The Jack Hildebrandt Story is a remarkable portrait of the fighting attitude of a long-gone era. Told from the perspective of the enemy, Luftwaffe bomber/fighter pilot Jack Hildebrandt's amazing story is startlingly vivid, horrifying, and compelling. From his affluent, yet tragic childhood during the rise of the terrifying Nazi Party, to the embattled skies along the Russian Front and Western Europe and the shedding of his own blood, to talking his way out of a prisoner-of-war camp in American English after he was captured by the Americans, to achieving his childhood dream of coming to America and becoming an American citizen, Jack's remarkable, disarming candor concerning his duty toward defending his country - both birth and adopted - will rattle your conscience.

Discover the world of horses and ponies in this fact-filled guide. Find out about horse behavior, and learn lots of useful tips on how to take care of a pony. Meet more than 20 breeds, from Arabians to Shetland ponies.

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