Wild Horses of the West
Title | Wild Horses of the West PDF eBook |
Author | J. Edward De Steiguer |
Publisher | University of Arizona Press |
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.
Horses of the World
Title | Horses of the World PDF eBook |
Author | Élise Rousseau |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
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.
All the Wild Horses
Title | All the Wild Horses PDF eBook |
Author | Charles G. Summers, Jr., Dayton O. Hyde, Rita Summers |
Publisher | |
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.
Wild Horses of the West
Title | Wild Horses of the West PDF eBook |
Author | Jan Drake |
Publisher | Gibbs Smith |
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.
Wild: the Legendary Horses of Sable Island
Title | Wild: the Legendary Horses of Sable Island PDF eBook |
Author | Drew Doggett |
Publisher | |
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.
Wild Horses
Title | Wild Horses PDF eBook |
Author | Kelly Milner Halls |
Publisher | Millbrook Press |
Pages | 76 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1581960654 |
Wild horses from all over the world are presented along with a close look at prehistoric horse-like animals and some famous horses and breeds from history and mythology.
Wild Horses
Title | Wild Horses PDF eBook |
Author | Melissa Marr |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
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!