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Abdul is just seven years old when his parents are killed before his eyes. As a brutal war sweeps Sudan, Abdul and his three-year-old brother are forced to flee. Their gruelling journey across the Sahara to a refugee camp in Chad is fraught with danger, and every day is a struggle against hunger and disease. Until one day Abdul is offered a chance to escape. A chance that could save him, but will force him to make the most heartbreaking decision of his life. Abdul's death-defying flight leaves deep scars. 

The fastest growing segment of the horse world is women mid-life and beyond. This thorough but light-hearted guide welcomes you to the equine life. Whether a newcomer to the world of hay and hoofs more someone who’s been in the saddle since childhood, you’ll find information about every aspect of the horse world. Riders of a Certain Age is full of wisdom and sound advice for people coming into horses as adults. It encourages us to keep riding forward at a point in life when others might expect us to whoa.

Are you stepping into the equine world? Do you own horses, train horses, run a horse property, or manage a family office where horses are among the assets? Navigating this complex landscape comes with its share of hidden risks and legal intricacies. With over four decades of experience in the horse industry, seasoned equestrian lawyer Polly Hey has a proven track record of success in both legal settings and at competitive horse shows and offers an indispensable guide tailored to your needs.

“Thompson-Hernández's portrayal of Compton's black cowboys broadens our perception of Compton's young black residents, and connects the Compton Cowboys to the historical legacy of African Americans in the west. An eye-opening, moving book.”— Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Times...

On the morning of May 18, 1924, households across America opened their newspapers to the headline: "Derby Winner Property of Indian Woman." The woman in question was Rosa Magnet Hoots, a member of the Oklahoma Osage Nation. The horse, draped in the iconic red roses signifying his victory in the fiftieth running of the Kentucky Derby, was Black Gold. Named for the oil that had been discovered in large quantities in Oklahoma at the time of his birth, Black Gold was born in 1921 to a mare named Useeit.

This book is a memoir about a woman who loved to work but was unhappy with her work life. When she was forty-five in 1989 she up and changed everything to spend the rest of her life doing what she wanted to do — being outside with dogs and horses while pursuing a meaningful and rewarding career. She and a neighborhood friend joined together and created a nonprofit: Greenlock Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. in Rehoboth, MA. This book takes a look at all the improbable stories that took place behind the scenes of this remarkable organization.

When the Horses Whisper documents conversations between the author and 15 horses. Rosalyn Berne expresses in human language what horses have to say when given the chance to speak. This is a story about the sacred bond between humans and horses, and the communication made possible when the horse-human relationship is based on love.

Die Fahrschule fürs Pferd richtet sich in erster Linie an Freizeitfahrer ohne Turnierambitionen, die auf dem Kutschbock ein entspanntes und sichereres Freizeitvergnügen suchen. Dieses Buch erklärt den logischen und schrittweisen Trainingsaufbau zu einem wirklich verlässlichen Fahrpferd, denn Sicherheit erwirbt man nicht, indem man das Pferd für vier Wochen zu einem Profiausbilder gibt. Es ist nicht nur möglich, sondern sogar unerlässlich, dass der Pferdebesitzer zuhause Vorarbeit leistet und die Grundlagen für das spätere Anspannen legt. Diese Anleitung hilft ihnen dabei.

This is a story about leaving home to chase a dream that was so deep in my bones I couldn’t quit, even when it nearly killed me. It’s about the horse who held my heart suddenly disappearing. It’s about love finding me when I least expected it. And it’s about learning to trust a God who gives and takes away.

Hufbearbeitung allein macht noch keinen guten Huf, zu dieser Überzeugung kam Burkhard Rau in seiner Tätigkeit als Hufschmied, Hufbeschlaglehrschmied und Ausbilder von Barhufbearbeitern. Dass sich der Untergrund auf die Hufqualität auswirkt, ist bekannt. Dass aber auch die Art der Bewegung Einfluss auf Form und Qualität der Hufe hat, ist weniger offensichtlich und dennoch ein bestimmender Faktor.

Embark on a journey through horse knowledge and learning with trivia! Test your horse knowledge and share experiences with the whole family. From horse and animal enthusiast to the experienced equestrian, this book is perfect for all ages. Discover the history of horses, horse breeds, and get down to the basics of horsemanship. Prepare to test your knowledge and share with family and friends.

In this moving memoir, Maeve Birch explores the dynamics between traditional horse handling and her communications with horses, which often didn’t align with what she was taught. In the stories shared, human issues such as codependency, lack of boundaries, impatience, violence, and fear crop up again and again, shaping horse and human relationships. Standing in a Field With Horses provides a window into the mind, spirituality, and social undercurrents of a woman trapped between obedience and self-expression along with the horses

Among the earliest known works on choosing, caring for, and riding horses, this book is still hailed--2,300 years after it was written - as one of the most complete, thoughtful, and accessible guides of its type. Civilization has changed radically in the centuries since it was written, but the equestrian arts have remained essentially the same. Much of what we presently accept as common wisdom about horsemanship derives from this volume.

'Poignant and compelling, an equine Bridget Jones.' – Racing Post Being a stable lass is probably one of the hardest jobs in the country, and yet for Gemma Hogg it is the most rewarding. She works in the beautiful Yorkshire market town of Middleham and if her colleagues are occasionally...

Den Hufen lauschen. Das Hörbuch zeigt alles Wichtige an Huf und Gliedmaße, sowie die Grundlagen der Hufpflege, der Hufbearbeitung und des Hufbeschlags. Von der Biomechanik bis hin zur Huforthopädie, wird alles an vielen Bildern und Zeichnungen leicht verständlich erklärt. Den Hufen zu lauschen kann man lernen, wenn man die Details sehen und zuordnen kann. Wie das geht, zeigt die Hufschmiedin mit Informationen aus der Erfahrung, für die tägliche Praxis aller interessierten Pferdefreunde und Hufbearbeiter.

Are you ready to transform your horse's behavior and build a stronger, more trusting bond? "A Guide to Understand Your Horse’s Personality" is your ultimate guide to understanding and training every equine personality type, ensuring that both you and your horse thrive in your training journey.

In Riding, Pardis Mahdavi meditates on the lessons learned over a lifetime of horseback riding and the falling, failing, and joy it brings. At once a history of Caspian horses, an exploration of Mahdavi's Iranian-American identity and family history, and a consideration of the capacity for self-reflection and self-compassion through human-animal relationships, Riding offers a roadmap for learning to live in harmony with the self and the environment around us.

Hörst du diese Stimme in deinem Kopf? Sie flüstert: »Du brauchst ein eigenes Pferd!« und du fragst dich, ob das eine brillante Idee oder der Anfang eines verrückten Abenteuers ist? Keine Sorge, mit diesem Buch findest du es heraus – bevor du kopfüber ins Chaos springst.

Everyone has had an intriguing moment with an animal-good, bad, happy, sad. I have had enough to fill up an entire lifetime, and I am just getting started. From horses and ponies to frogs and snakes, cats and dogs to macaws and piranhas, I have seen and handled more than my fair share of animals. I have cared for them, bred them, and kept them as pets. In turn, they have taught me invaluable lessons. And many times, I have lost them. My family lost countless when we lost the first farm. We had to sell cows and chickens as both our dairy and poultry farms failed.

In questa guida, vorrei darle un'idea di come tenere, allevare e addestrare il suo cavallo come partner. L'attenzione si concentrerà sul fattore della gestione naturale. Le conoscenze teoriche di base saranno trasmesse con i relativi suggerimenti pratici. Nel frattempo, saranno affrontati temi come la comunicazione tra uomo e cavallo e l'allevamento adeguato alla specie. I neofiti del campo dell'equitazione otterranno una visione completa della mentalità degli amici a quattro zampe e del 'know-how' equestre.