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  • The Fire Horse
    Gloria Austin
    Enjoy this 2nd edition of the 'The Fire Horse - History of the horse-drawn Fire Engine'. From the early days of firefighting when horses were used to pull heavy equipment and water pumps to the modern era of gasoline powered fire engines, this book chronicles the fascinating stories of horses who aided in firefighting. Readers will discover the important role these fearless equ...
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    53,66 €

  • Poised for Greatness
    Gloria Austin
    What makes a horse great? Is it breeding? Is it training? According to the song from the TV show Mr. Ed, 'A horse is a horse of course of course.' Travel with us through time and find out why that’s not true. From the Dawn Horse 55 million years ago to the horse of today, this book traces the evolution of the horse from the small, dog-sized, forest dwelling Eohippus to the perf...
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    57,66 €

  • Easy and Enjoyable Driving Your Horse
    Gloria Austin
    Learn to drive your horse for fun and show with this reprint of our 1989 pocket sized training booklet. An introduction to training your horse to drive, preparing for breed show driving and participating in American Driving Society driving. Includes helpful illustrations of the harness, bridle, securing the cart, bits, types of whips and holding the reins with one hand.Learn te...
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    13,79 €

  • The Traditional Turnout
    Gloria Austin
    In the past, horse drawn carriages were a major form of conveyance. Just as vehicles on the road today serve specific purposes, so did the many carriages that were used. Each carriage was turned out to suit the specific use of that carriage. The horse, harness, appointments and even clothing of the driver and passengers all served a purpose. The Runabout was the pick-up truck o...
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    40,86 €

  • Horses to Wheels to Automobiles
    Gloria Austin / TBD
    The horse has been man’s companion and tool throughout history which has lead to the creation and rapid development of civilizations around the world. Wherever the horse and wheel went, civilizations grew. Human societies became mobile and travel became associated with individual freedoms and the evolution of technologies we enjoy today. Horses to Wheels to Automobiles is a chr...
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    82,00 €

  • Horse Basics 101
    Gloria Austin
    Horse Basics 101 is a compilation of useful and interesting facts about horses. It is based on our current understanding of their behaviors. Since horses do not communicate in the same way we do, it is important for us to understand how they act and why.Understanding equine behavior is important for both the horsey person and the not so horsey person. Both the lay person and th...
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    22,44 €

  • Tea and Horsepower
    Gloria Austin
    Using horses for transportation changed the world much like computers and social media have changed the world today. Once the power of the horse was harnessed, horses and riders, or horse-drawn carts, could cover huge distances at great speed. As a result, trade routes developed and cultures began to intermingle. It is hard to imagine, in this age of cars and orbiting space sta...
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    61,73 €

  • The Mighty Mule
    Gloria Austin
    The cross that has been most significant in human history is the one between horses and donkeys to create the mule. Mules have played a key role in the development of the world. The mule has been deliberately bred by man since ancient times. Harness races for mules began in Olympia in 500 BC. The mule was highly valued in ancient Greece for use as pack animals and to draw carri...
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    48,57 €

  • Hold Your Horses
    Gloria Austin
    Idioms exist in every language. Where there’s language, there’s figurative language. Idioms are created by putting together a play on words to come up with a figurative or non-literal way of explaining something by using a clever and witty expression. Many idiomatic expressions were originally meant literally. Over time, word usage changed and the phrase or expression grew away...
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    33,94 €

  • The American Horse
    Gloria Austin
    From the settling of the country to the surrender at Yorktown - that gave America its independence - to the westward expansion of the country and the rise of great cities, horses have been a vital part of the history of America.  Famous people, famous horses, commonplace people, commonplace horses - all have played an integral part in the growth and history of America. In this ...
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    27,98 €

  • Horses and Newport
    Gloria Austin
    Experience the Gilded Age of Coaching in one weekend. This historic event unfolds amongst the grand Newport mansions as they provide a nostalgic backdrop for scenic drives on horse-drawn turnouts. What an honor it was to drive my English style coach and four beautiful grey Spanish horses at the most prestigious carriage driving event in the World – the Newport Coaching Weekend....
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    74,72 €

  • To The Road! A Cookbook
    Gloria Austin
    A Cookbook for Horse Owners & Lovers - Favorite Recipes from the Equine Heritage Institute. This cookbook is not only a compilation of tested recipes, it is also a brief history of cooking and baking. Horses have been a part of the journey from cooking on a spit to preparing meals in a chuck wagon for a trail crew, to making a family dinner in a crock pot. Crock pots?! What do ...
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    43,72 €

  • Coaches, Carriages, and Carts
    Gloria Austin
    Horse-drawn vehicles are the foundation of modern transportation. These vehicles produced many innovations used today, such as the spring. Other than observing a horse put to a carriage, there are proper ways to identify these vehicles and their unique characteristics. One style of  driving, called “four-in-hand”, required the training of four-horses and exercising them well in...
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    23,40 €

  • Women and Horses
    Austin Gloria / Gloria Austin
    From Deities to Olympians, join us and meet some of the most iconic horse women throughout the ages. As we meet famous women through the ages, we’ll also explore the special bond that women have with horses and gain an insight into how and why this bond develops. Along the way, you may learn why you have a special bond with horses too and....you may even see yourself as a Warri...
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    31,37 €

  • Dance! to Improve Riding and Driving Your Horse
    Gloria Austin
    To be a good rider or driver you need stamina. You need balance. You need core strength. You need a sense of rhythm. You need concentration. You need to form a partnership with a thousand pound animal?.and so much more! Dancing is also an activity that requires core strength, rhythm, concentration and the ability to work with a partner.  It is possible that your riding and driv...
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    27,88 €

  • The Medieval Horse
    Gloria Austin
    After the fall of Rome and before the Renaissance, people lived within a grim era known as the Dark Ages. Inside The Medieval Horse you will learn about the Middle Ages and discover how horses defined this time period by shedding light on the daily hardships people faced. You’ll understand the various roles people held in society, and the different horse breeds bred for them. F...
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    17,36 €

  • Westward Ho
    Gloria Austin
    The Western Migration was a monumental movement that helped spur our nation’s transportation into gear. Westward Ho! Concord Coach • Staging and Freighting will give you an insight on how pioneers, mountain men, and famous historical figures traveled their way to a better life. This book exposes the reality of how horses were crucial in surviving harsh journeys such as the Oreg...
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    22,89 €

  • Coaches and Coaching Throughout the Ages
    Gloria Austin
    Coaches and Coaching Throughout the Ages travels through time when horses led coaches down every trail turned street to the modernization of coaching today. While learning about its past necessity, you will understand what it takes to properly identify, turn out, and drive a coach. You will get an insight into some of today’s renowned coaching shows, and get the behind scenes l...
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    30,07 €

  • Horse Symbolism
    Gloria Austin / Mary Chris Foxworthy
    *Kindle version does not include colouring pages.Take a journey across cultures, myths and history to uncover the fascinating symbolism of horses. This book explores how horses have represented power, wealth, and intelligence in stories from around the world. Different cultures interpret the symbol of the horse in a variety of ways. From the white horse symbolizing wisdom and p...
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    21,90 €

  • Horses of the Americas
    Gloria Austin / Mary Chris Foxworthy
         Once a thriving population of horses covered the Americas, then they spread across the World and died out in the Americas. But, as fate would have it, they were returned to their native lands by man. The development of human societies has been transformed in the Americas by the horse. The Horse allowed indigenous man to travel faster than his two legs could carry him on la...
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    22,60 €

  • The Fire Horse
    Gloria A Austin / Gloria Austin / Mary Chris Foxworthy
    Of all the discussions about working horses, the fire department horse always brings up stories of heroic horses and the love the firemen had for them. The fire horse’s history was not very long. However, the history of horse-drawn fire engines is rich with the greatness of the horse. Whether it be a horse-drawn fire pumper or a horse-drawn fire wagon, the horse was always the ...
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    19,75 €

  • Unsung Heroes of World War One
    Gloria A Austin / Gloria Austin / Mary Chris Foxworthy
    Of all the information out there, there is surprisingly little about horses in World War 1. The history of the WW1 Cavalry is key to the war. War animals were vital to both sides success and failure. Key questions like “why were horses used in World War 1?” and “how were horses used in World War 1?” are now addressed in this book. Donkeys, mules, and horses used in World War 1 ...
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    21,76 €

  • The Golden Carriage and the House of Hapsburg
    Gloria A Austin / Gloria Austin
    This 2nd Edition (printed version), includes the Line of Succession of the House of Hapsburg and more info on the process to create the model horses. Note: The ebook is the 1st Edition.This Golden Carriage was manufactured by the Armbruster Company of Vienna, Austria for the Hapsburg family who ruled one of the most famous and wealthiest dynasties in Europe. Vienna surely witne...
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    23,64 €

  • How I Dealt with Cancer in a Non-Conventional Way
    Gloria Austin
    More and more of us are being diagnosed with cancer, which seems to affect every part of the body. For years, the only way of treating this disease was through chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, which are termed as conventional treatment. Lately, the nonconventional way of taking care of our bodies and making decisions about the treatment is taking a foothold. In her book Ho...
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    9,55 €

  • Love’s Simplicity
    Gloria M. Austin / Gloria MAustin
    LOVE’S SIMPLICITY is the author’s first book of poems, inspired by her mother’s seventy-fourth birthday celebration. It expresses the thoughts of the heart from many experiences and situations. It also contains expressions of thoughts for different occasions-birthdays, weddings, bereavement, etc. This book is to inspire those who have dreams they wanted to pursue but hesitated,...
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    11,72 €