Book: Draft Horses And Mules
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Book - Storey's Working Animals Series - Draft Horses And Mules - Gail Damerow & Alina Rice:Harnessing Equine Power for Farm & Show
| · definitive guide on working with, and caring for draft horses and mules · includes photographs, illustrations, diagrams · read some real-life owner profiles - informative, fun to read |
| Clean-energy power! ... Hardworking draft horses and mules carry out an impressive array of tasks. Whether it's to cultivate your farmland, haul logs out of the forest, give tourists quiet rides through historic neighborhoods, pack far into the wilderness, or simply enjoy sunny drives through the countryside. This is the original horse power! These animals are prized for their great endurance, splendid disposition, willingness to work, impressive stature, and versatility. Draft horses and mules are making a strong comeback. It is estimated that 5 to 10 percent of America's 3.5 million horses are draft breeds. This book is designed as a definitive guide for new and intermediate owners. It covers such points as choosing an ideal team, how to feed and house them, maintain their health, ensure effective equine-human communication, select and use equipment properly, and employ the animals in a variety of tasks. The book includes photos in color, and black and white, along with numerous illustrations and diagrams. It includes profiles of real-life individuals who work with draft horses and mules. Not only is it informative, it is also fun to read. Paperback book, 262 pages. ISBN 978-1603420815 Book dimensions: 10.8" x 8.5" x .7". Limited to Stock on Hand. All sales final. |
