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Three fun Dover horse books:

Old Time Horse Stickers, Old Time Horse Post Cards and Popular Breeds Stickers. (Two of these are out of print).

4 1/6"x5 3/4.

#FUN17 $4.50



DK Handbooks: Horses by Elwyn Hartley Edwards is packed with 250 vivid full-color photographs of more than 100 horse breeds. This book is designed for all those who love horses. It traces the evolution of equines, explains the difference between horses and ponies, looks at how different breeds evolved or were selectively developed, and examines equine anatomy and behavior. A visual identity key helps you recognize the different horse breeds and guides you to the correct entry. Each entry combines a concise description with annotated photographs to highlight the main characteristics and distinguishing features, with details on color, country or region of origin, uses, and breed history. Finally, a concise glossary provides instant understanding of equine terms.

This is a great reference book to have on your bookshelf.

Paper, 256 pages. 8.2"x 5.4"x0.8".

#1778 $18.95 $15.99 (One copy available).


Herd Your Horses
- Players collect a herd of horses as they race to the safety of Green River Valley. Learn how horses survive in the wild and to identify horses by breed, color and markings. Includes a deck of beautifully designed horse cards by equine artist K.L. Tafoya, each with name, breed, color, markings and biography of a fictional horse. 

Players can act as ranch hands or as wild mustangs rounding up herds and encountering dangers of the wilderness. Includes a solitaire game for solo play.

Ages 8 and Up, 2-4 players.

#623AX $25.00



How to Draw Horses by Usborne is an introductory book on how to draw horses. It gives helpful suggestions on what materials to use as well as step-by-step examples, hints and techniques.

Paper, 32 pages. Ages 9-12.

#0001 $4.95



King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian
by Marguerite Henry (author of Misty of Chincoteague). This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara to the royal courts of France and, finally to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned "Godolphin Arabian" whose blood flows through the veins of almost every superior thoroughbred. Sham's speed - like his story - has become legendary.

A fictional retelling of a true story.

Paper, 175 pages. Black and white illustrations. Copyright 1948. (This edition is out of print. One copy is available.)

#5138X



My Horse Coloring Book
(Dover) - Over 40 illustrations and detailed text document the care and training of horses, including: what to look for when buying a horse or pony, grooming techniques, the care and cleaning of tack, basic first aid for horses, and many other activities. Introduction. Captions.

Paper, 48 pages. 8.25"x11".

#0640 $3.95




Round Up Board Game
Work together as a team as you round up as many horses as you can and bring them back to the Ranch Coral. There'll be obstacles along the way. Each game is played differently because of the random set up. A cooperative board game created by Family Pastimes.

Ages 5+, 1-8 players.

#RUX $15.00 $12.99



Usborne Book of Horses & Ponies by Lucy Smith -  This book takes young readers on a wonderful ride through the world of these thrilling creatures, introducing lots of different breeds and showing the amazing things they can do.

Large illustrations bring all sorts of horses, from brave show jumpers to frisky foals, leaping into life. Simple text supplies the answer to many questions that children ask, from, "What is a mother horse called?" to, "How do you look after a pony?"

The book can be read aloud by an adult or enjoyed by the young reader.

Ages 4-7. Paper, 32 pages. 8.5"x11"

#6662 $6.95 (Limited number of copies available).



Visual Dictionary of the Horse
(DK Publishing) Color photographs and diagrams accompany the text of this excellent introductory guide to horses and horse-related activities. Over 3,000 equestrian terms are used as they describe information about the skeleton, muscles, teeth, horse types, gaits, racing, jumping, saddles, bridles, grooming and more. Especially fascinating are the anatomical drawings (muscles, nervous sytem, etc.) that are accompanied by detailed labeling. A visual feast for all ages.

Hardcover, 64 pages.

#5042 $18.95 $14.25
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