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WHEN HORSES COULD
FLY - And Other Fantastic Tales by Sharon Janus Illustrations by Kathy Newell-Worby The best written and most artistically illustrated children's horse book to come along in a very long time. This delightfully
silly book will captivate the imagination of all children and will splendidly entertain and enlighten adults.
Paperback,
all in color on extra strong glossy paper.
Unique 8.5 in x 8.5 in format.84 pages, 12 individual stories with 25 artistic illustrations. REDUCED Price: NOW ONLY $9.95 - Free shipping/handling in US and Canada ! |
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TAPADERO - A California
Vaquero Journey DVD by Susan Jensen & Paul Singer Part I of the Vaquero DVD Series. This feature-length documentary is the story of the Californio Vaquero and his love affair with the horse. It begins in Mexico, with Father Kino and traces the vaquero’s journey into Alta California, which would become a horseman’s paradise. It takes you to the great ranchos, like the Santa Margarita, where they still follow the vaquero traditions. You get a first-hand look at the vaquero skills; reata roping and the making of a bridle horse. You meet some of the masters of the vaquero way. 80 minute DVD. Price: $19.95 plus s/h. For more information about this DVD click here. |
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THE REMUDA - From Vaquero to Buckaroo DVD by Susan Jensen & Paul Singer Part II of the Vaquero DVD Series. This is the story of how it began in Alta California, moved into the Great Basin country of Nevada and Oregon, and shaped one of the world’s greatest horse cultures. In The Remuda, you’ll get a first-hand look at what this buckaroo life is all about, even get a front row seat at the Jordan Valley Big Loop Rodeo, where they rope wild horses with a twenty foot loop. And when the buckaroos come down California’s Tejon Ranch for an old- fashioned roping contest, you’ll get a vivid reminder of where it all began. A 90 minute documentary DVD. 90 minutes DVD. Price: $19.95 plus s/h. For more information about this DVD click here. |
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HOLO
HOLO PANIOLO - The Vaquero's Hawaiian Story DVD by Susan Jensen & Paul Singer Part III of the Vaquero DVD Series. The Hawaiian cowboys inherited a rich history, originating with the vaqueros of Alta California, when it was still part of Mexico. The filmmakers take you to many of the ranches across 5 islands, the places where wild cattle that inhabited the volcanic slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea were chased down. Catching them demanded great horsemanship and uncommon bravery. This courage under fire is the birthright of the paniolo and prevails to this day. This very engaging film also features great interviews with original Paniolos and their music in the slack key guitar style. 90 minutes DVD. Price: $19.95 plus s/h. For more information about this DVD click here. |
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HOULIHAN -
The Cowboys of Wyoming and Montana DVD by Susan Jensen & Paul Singer As the buckaroos brought cattle up from the Great Basin, Texas punchers brought longhorns up the Goodnight Loving Trail. The two cultures met in Wyoming/Montana territory and the Northern Range Cowboy was born. To make a hand here, you must be able to ride rough horses with plenty of buck in em’ and stick it out through long, cold winters. Houlihan takes you on the next leg of the Vaquero Trail and introduces you to a whole different breed of cowboy. 90 minutes DVD. Price: $19.95 plus s/h. For more information about this DVD click here. |
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$74.95 plus $8.00 s/h. 4 DVDs by Susan Jensen & Paul Singer |
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NAKED LIBERTY - Horsemanship
Beyond Whispering by Carolyn Resnick Carolyn Resnick's detailed account of how the behavior and pecking order of wild horses creates unity and well being to the horse community at large. This book goes beyond "horse whispering" and will inspire readers to seek a higher level of communication with their horses. A philosophical look at ethics and leadership communication as it relates to the society of humans. Paper back format, 6 in. x 9 in., 264 pages. Price: $29.95. Free shipping For more information about this book click here.
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BARBARO - His Story The Horse who Captured Americas Heart. By Sean Clancy With his unbeaten record and magnificent good looks, Barbaro enthralled the public with his dominating performance in the 2006 Kentucky Derby. Running the length of the Churchill Downs stretch in isolated splendor, the bay colt seemed destined for greatness. Limited Edition Hardcover Book with elegant cloth cover. 10.5 x 8.5 in., 192 pages, 30 great color photographs. Find out more here. |
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BORN SURVIVORS ON THE EVE
OF EXTINCTION by Hardy Oelke Mustangs - horses as wild as the land they live in! This book brings them, the descendants of horses brought to America by the Spanish conquistadors, close to you in word and picture. Sorraia horses, on the other hand,are the last survivors of the indigenous South Iberian wild horse,misjudged and ignored by many and threatened with extinction. The trained eye of Hardy Oelke, equine expert and experienced traveler of the American West, found remnant populations of these horses among American mustangs. He continues to fight passionately for the preservation of the Sorraia and the Sorraia Mustang in Europe and America. A committed, informative and entertaining book - truly a must for every horse lover and collector of fine horse books. Hardcover format, 96 pages, 90 great color photographs of the American West and its wild horses. Price: US$34.95 plus s/h. For more information about this book click here. |
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Photography by David R. Stoecklein It is this reflection of the Old West that David Stoeklein captures in his photography, reminding us that there still is a future for the California cowboy. Like state parks or refuges, the California ranches provide buffer zones between nature and the sprawling megapolis. This beauiful hardcover bookfeatures full color with the exquisite photography of David. R. Stoecklein showing the Vaquero at work in the most gorgeous California Landscapes. Editorial chapters about the history of the California Vaquero, the California South Coast, the Sierra Nevada and all other regions of California where the Vaquero still is practicing his art complement the great photographic pictures of California. This book will be a Classic in your collection! Hardcover, large coffee table book. Format 12 in. x 11 in., 250 pages, hundreds of beautiful color photographs. Price $60.00 plus s/h. To learn more about this beautiful book, click here. |
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RIDING
INTO THE WIND - A
LIFE JOURNEY
by Elly and Nathan Foote The story is the saga of two independent young people who were destined, from birth, to be together. The pair literally and figuratively burned their bridges to travel the world on horseback, squeezing the essence of life out of every single day. Their journey, often scribbled in journal pages by the light of a campfire, is not just a travel story; it is a poignant chronicle of life as seen through the eyes of two intelligent, introspective and socially conscious people very much in love with living and each other. Hardcover format, 7.5 in. x 9 in., 370 pages. Well illustrated with 64 color photos and 36 renderings by painter and songwriter Conchita Maria. NEW: 50% discount ! Price: $17.95 plus s/h. For more information about this book click here. |
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ENGLISH / SPANISH DICTIONARY FOR HORSEMEN With Hispanics and
Latinos now dominating
the equine work force, the language
barrier can pose a problem for bosses
and employees alike. That’s where The
English-Spanish Dictionary for Horsemen can
help. More than 65,000 words and phrases! Written
specifically for horse people, the dictionary
covers topics and words that regular English-Spanish
dictionaries might not. For example, horse
health care, feeding, grooming, tack and
Find out more here. |