Author: Meredith Hodges
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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This spiral bound manual provides an easy reference for equine owners on the care and feeding of longears, preventive care and housing of all equines, and donkey training from foal training to advanced horsemanship, including jumping, dressage, measuring for athletic potential, care and handling of jacks and equine massage for the beginner. It is duplicated and compiled from the workbooks associated with videotapes #8 through #10 of the Training Mules and Donkeys video series by Meredith Hodges. This manual serves a twofold purpose. First, it provides an economical solution for those who cannot afford to purchase the entire videotape series and secondly, it serves as a basis for a supplement to the video series that is translated for non-English speaking persons who wish to view the NTSC or PAL version of our videotape series. This manual has been translated and is available in French (1-928624-14-6), German (1-928624-15-4) and Spanish (1-928624-13-8). Go to www.luckythreeranch.com for more information.
Author: Meredith Hodges
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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Author: Meredith A. Hodges
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781928624004
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 222
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This hardbound book is the first of a series of books and videotapes about the psychology and training of mules and donkeys. Though not as detailed as the videotape series, this book provides an overview of techniques used to train mules and donkeys from the basics to the higher levels of horsemanship. For those with experience, this book can be used alone, or it can be used in conjunction with the videotape series if more details are needed. This book covers the physiological and psychological attributes of longears, understanding the donkey, care and handling of the jack, understanding mule foals, ground manners and attitude development, catching the difficult mule, teaching your mule to load into a trailer, beginning basic training, lunging your mule, ground driving in the round pen, ground driving in the open, lateral work on the long lines, adjusting your harness, finishing the driving mule, judging the driving mule, training to saddle, proper conditioning, proper use of cues and aids, lateral work, enhancing strength and muscle development, restraints and a host of valuable riding and training information. This is a complete book on mule training for beginners and veterans alike. Go to www.luckythreeranch.com for more information.
Author: Donna Campbell Smith
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493025376
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 169
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Donkeys are gaining in popularity across the country. They are used in trail riding, as pets, to guard livestock from coyotes and wild dogs, and as show animals. Donkeys are also used to breed mules, which are a hybrid produced by crossing a male donkey with a female horse. In The Book of Donkey, Donna Campbell Smith will cover the origin and history of donkeys world-wide. She will include chapters on breeds and types, care, housing, breeding, training, and the use of donkeys in the same format as her previous three books with Lyons Press. The Book of Donkeys will stand alone as an introduction to the world of donkeys and donkey keeping.
Author: Meredith Hodges
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781928624592
Category : Mules
Languages : en
Pages : 267
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Author: Meredith Hodges
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780970230980
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 245
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The first book by Meredith Hodges and illustrated by Bonnie Shields in a charming new children's series. Follow Jasper as he deals with what life has to offer and share in the joy of his heroism. Jasper is a whimsical tale that brings to the forefront the hard realities of life and the miracles that can happen.
Author: Christopher McDougall
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0525433252
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 369
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From the bestselling author of Born to Run, a heartwarming story about training a rescue donkey to run one of the most challenging races in America, and, in the process, discovering the life-changing power of the human-animal connection. "A delight, full of heart and hijinks and humor." —John Grogan, author of Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog When Christopher McDougall decided to adopt a donkey in dire straits, he had no idea what he was getting himself into. But with the help of his neighbors, Chris came up with a crazy idea. Burro racing, a unique type of competition in which humans and donkeys run side by side over mountains and through streams, would be exactly the challenge Sherman and Chris needed. In the course of Sherman’s training, Chris would enlist Amish running clubs, high-spirited goats, the service animal community, and two Sarah Palin–loving long-distance female truckers. Sherman’s heartwarming story of overcoming all odds to run one of the most unbelievable races in America shows the healing power of movement and the strength of the human-animal connection. Look for Christopher McDougall's new book, Born to Run 2, coming in December!
Author: Benjamin L. Hart
Publisher: Souvenir Press
ISBN: 0285639722
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Everything you have wanted to know, but have never had the opportunity to ask, can be found in this book. Ben Hart aims to provide each trainer with a working understanding of clicker training science and technique, empowering you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to adapt these techniques to suit you and your horse. A clear, concise and accessible guide that will help you develop a positive approach to horse training: this is an indispensable illustrated guide to an exciting, effective and positive method of training horses. How does a small plastic box bridge the gap between desired behaviour and effective positive reinforcement, and in doing so greatly enhance equine-human communication? Ben Hart explains the evolution of clicker training from its use with dogs and marine animals to its place in horsemanship. He answers all of the most frequently asked questions and offers practical solutions to some of the common problems that are experienced during training. Ben Hart gives all owners the opportunity to develop their training abilities and to improve their equine relationships. Whether you want to remove bad behaviours, reward new ones, build confidence, improve problem solving skills or just understand your horse better, clicker training is the most positive approach to equine training currently available. Ben Hart explains the evolution of clicker training from its use with dogs and marine animals, its place in horsemanship, and the importance of refining its use specifically for equines. From experience gained all over the world, Ben answers all the most frequently asked questions, whilst solving common problems that are experienced during clicker training. The author bases his approach to training on mutual trust between equine and human, using common sense and honesty to encourage people to follow their own path to horsemanship. He skilfully balances the art and science of behaviour to help anyone develop a positive approach to equine training that works with horses, donkeys and mules. Clear, concise and accessible, this is an indispensable guide to an effective and positive method of training equines.
Author: Meredith Hodges
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781926624013
Category : Donkeys
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Author: Jack Byard
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1913618048
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 135
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Did you know that the Bourbonnais donkey drinks 4 gallons of water a day? In this pocket-sized guide, you’ll discover loads of interesting facts about 34 popular breeds of donkeys and mules, including their appearance, history, breeding, and uses in agriculture and tourism. From the critically endangered Abyssinian, to the speedy Onager who can run at 40mph over a 15-mile stretch, this fascinating and fun guide will turn both young and old into a donkey and mule enthusiast.
