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For more information about this book click here.	LUSITANO HORSE - Son of the Wind by Arsénio Raposo Cordeiro This book is an expertly translated edition of "Cavalo Lusitano - Filho do Vento". This elegant table top hardcover book boasts the most outstanding pictorial representation of Iberian horses, specially the Lusitano horse. The history and tradition of the Lusitano horse is told in over 200 incredible photos and prints in color. The special chapter about the Sorraia horse is written by the undisputed expert in this field, Dr. Ruy d'Andrade, and is illustrated with many rare photos from both breeding farms and the natural habitat of the lowlands of the Guadalquivir valley. A special chapter features the legendary Novilheiro, the Lusitano horse that is recognized around the world. The photo collection also shows the incredible versatility of the Lusitano horse, in driving, jumping, dressage, reining (doma vaquera) and naturally as a rejoneador's horse in the bullfight from horseback. Hardcover book, large 11.0 in. x 11.0 in. format, 230 pages in glossy color. Price: $129.00 plus s/h.
	VEIGA HORSES - Tradition and the Present by Alberto Tavares Barreto The 190 year history of the Veiga stud farm, it's people and its horses. The creation of the most significant line of purebred Lusitano horses. Breeding philosophy and standards that led to todays recognized type, quality and consistency. With in-depth contributions by Alvaro Domec, Aresnio Raposo, Conchita Cintron, Don Diogo de Barganca and many more. A definite must-read for any admirer of Iberian horses. Hardcover book, 10 x 12.5 in., 160 pages, many color illustrations. Price: US$129.00 plus s/h. Learn more about this book
	LUSITANO CHAMPIONS Historic Memory 1966-2003 By Pedro Ferraz da Costa, João Costa-Ferreira, João Ralão Duarte, Arsénio Raposo Cordeiro. This book contains editorial articles by Bento Castelhano, Luis Cabral, Manuel Veiga, Michel Henriquet, Paulo Gaviao Gonzaga and Sauveur Vaisse, all in English translation with 50 pages of photographs of the champion horses, with data about them. Also classification tables from National competitions in the years 1966 to 2000 in Performance, Dressage, Working Equitation and Rejoneo. Hardcover, 10 x 12.5 in, 170 pages, beautifully illustrated in color Price: US$129.00 plus s/h. For more information about this book click here.
	The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art Escola Portuguesa de Arte Equestre Excellent presentation with expert contributions on the history and importance of the school and it’s riders. Also a study of the Alter Real breeding farm and program. Beautiful contemporary photography of horses, facilities and riders present a classical image of this important equestrian institution. With English and Spanish text. Hardcover, 10 x 12.5 in., 166 pages, 125 color illustrations. Price: US$129.00 plus s/h. Learn more about this book
	Living and Working with THE HORSE OF SPAIN by Peter Maddison & Linda Lake The authors look at the history of the Spanish horse, his breeding, conformation, temperament and his traditional training for "la doma vaquera, la garrocha and the rejoneo", and also the true art of classical dressage, "la doma clasica". The book covers training under saddle as well as in-hand work, looks at the show ring, at correct saddlery and costume, and instructs the reader in the art of trimming, mane plaiting and tail dressing in the traditional Spanish manner. This book is a celebration of the Spanish Horse, further distinguished by a stunning selection of photographs. Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.0 in., 208 pages with 60 stunning color photographs. Price: US$55.00 plus s/h. For more information about this book click here.
	CONQUERORS - The Roots Of New World Horsemanship by Dr. Deb Bennett, Ph.D. In a single 432 page volume, author Bennett has tackled one of the grandest stories in the history of the world. Conquerors tells the story of mounted horsemanship, a story not just of cowboys, but of native peoples; Mongolian Huns, Berber warriors, Spanish conquistadors, Caribbean pirates and American patriots. All of these contribute to the birth of the unique and varied horse cultures of the New World: Argentinean gauchos, Chilean huasos, Peruvian chalans, Mexican charros, California vaqueros, Montana buckaroos and Texas Cowboys. Conquerors is provocative, fascinating, easy reading - A jewel among horse books. With over 500 illustrations. Hardcover format, 8.5 in. x 11.0 in., 432 pages, 500 illustrations. SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICE: US$29.95 plus s/h. SAVE $20.00. For more information about this book click here.
	THE PLEASURE OF RIDING A PERUVIAN PASO HORSE El Placer de Montar un Caballo Peruano de Paso by Gonzalo Berro Hardcover book, 9 in. x 12 in., 130 pages. Over 200 illustrations in quality color print. Learn more about this book Order your copy online for $54.95 plus s/h.
For more information about this book click here.	EL CABALLO AZTECA - THE AZTECA HORSE by Octavio Colmenares Vargas 25 years after the inauguration of the Azteca Horse, El Caballo de Raza Azteca, this marvelous breed of horses finally has it's definitive book in English and Spanish language. In exemplary collaboration with the Azteca breed's founders, breeders, veterinarians, historians, artists and the Mexican Azteca Breeders Association, Octavio Colmenares Vargas has produced this uniquely artistic and informative book. This grandiose book will surely become the jewel of your equine library. History, breed standards, selection criteria, temperament, training, performance and art of the Azteca Horse have never been presented more beautifully. The book properly places and present the Azteca Horse as the culmination of Mexican history, culture and traditions. Hardcover format, 9 in. x 12 in., 265 color pages, over 200 contemporary & historic illustrations. Price: US$74.95 plus s/h.
	EASY-GAITED HORSES by R. Lee Ziegler A Complete Guide to Raising, Training, and Riding Gaited Pleasure Horses. One of the finest among the Gaited Horse books.Gaited horses are not only handsome animals with good dispositions, their special gaits are comfortable to ride over long distances making them a trail rider's dream come true! However, easy-gaited horses are complex, multi-geared individuals and present unique challenges for a horse owner who is more familiar with the simple walk, trot and canter. Author Lee Ziegler guides riders through the fine points of developing and maintaining these extra gaits, using humane training methods that stress good horsemanship. Paperback format, 8.5 in. x 11.0 in., 250 pages, illustrations throughout. Price: US$19.95 plus s/h. For more information about this book click here.
	EQUINE COLOR GENETICS - Second Edition by D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, Ph.D. The Second Edition will be available in February 2003. Phil Sponenberg's book, the result of many years of observation and research, offers a complete discussion of horse and donkey colors, including their genetic control and identification. Colors are discussed in a sequence that builds an understanding of not only the base colors but also of the less common and unique colorations and patterns. With over 100 color plates, many charts showing color crosses and an extensive bibliogrephy, this book forms your complete guide to horse colors. In this new, expanded edition and format, the reader learns to identify horse colors accurately. Hardcover format, 7 in. x 10 in., 248 pages, over 100 color images. Price: US$73.95 plus s/h . For more information about this book click here.
For more information about this book click here.	THE ROYAL HORSE OF EUROPE by Lady Sylvia Loch This book tells the Story and History of the Andalusian and Lusitano Horse. This extraordinary book tells the story of the great war-horse of Spain and Portugal. The authors original research covers the development of horse and horsemanship in the Iberian peninsula from pre-Roman times to the present day. This book also makes great reading for the admirer of today's Paso horses, giving an in-depth view of the origin of the South American horses. The book includes a great number of source references on the subject of Iberian horses, from the Sorraia, Garrano and Asturian horse to the Jennet and Barb. The Royal Horse of Europe is not just a history of the Iberian breeds, it is a study of the way of life through centuries. The Royal Horse of Europe will be a standard among your horse books. Hardcover format, 8.5 in. x 11.0 in., over 250 pages, illustrated with 50 color and 75 black/white plates. Price: US$75.00 plus s/h.
For more information about this book click here.	A HISTORY OF THE HORSE - Volume I The Iberian Horse from Ice Age to Antiquity by Paulo Gaviao Gonzaga This book traces the origin of the horse in Europe, Asia and North Africa, and in particular on the Iberian peninsula. The author deals with the confusion about types and breeds of horse. He presents archeological evidence and draws on a number of theories about the ancestral types which formed the basis for modern breeds. The influence of the Iberian horse in Africa and its relationship with Barb and Arab horses is discussed. The book ends with an overview of the circulation of horses on the Iberian peninsula, during the early historic period. Hardcover format, 8 in. x 10 in., 270 pages, over 140 color illustrations Price: $75.00 plus s/h.