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Gentle – Strong – XXL: A portrait of Europe's cold-blooded horsesThis practical reference book provides a detailed introduction to all European cold-blooded horse breeds – from their origins and breeding objectives to their current uses. Illustrative portraits with color photos show the horses in detail and convey valuable knowledge about working horses in agriculture, logging in the forest, therapeutic applications, and equestrian sports, such as trail riding or western riding.In addition, readers will learn everything they need to know about purchasing, housing, care, health maintenance, and training, appropriate to the respective areas of use. An indispensable guide for horse lovers, riders, breeders, and anyone who wants to keep cold-blooded horses in a species-appropriate manner and use them in a variety of ways.About the authorDoris Baumann from Bad Urach (BW) was editor-in-chief of two animal magazines for many years and is also an experienced non-fiction author and freelance journalist.Product details:Edition: 2nd, revised editionPublication date: June 27, 2011Length: 168 pagesFeatures: 108 color photosFormat: 23.5 × 17 cm

Everything for horse ownersThe practical reference book for modern horse husbandryHorse husbandry has undergone fundamental changes in recent decades—from agricultural livestock to valued leisure partners and economic factors. This change has also increased the demands placed on modern, animal-friendly, and economically successful husbandry.The reference book “Everything for horse owners” by Dr. Peter Zechner offers in-depth, first-hand expert knowledge: from the biology of horses to species-appropriate husbandry and needs-based feeding to modern stable concepts and the targeted prevention of typical diseases. Practical, understandable, and up-to-date, it provides the necessary know-how for responsible horse owners and professionals.A special focus is placed on professional horse breeding and farm management. Different types of farms—from breeding and rearing farms to boarding stables—are examined in detail, analyzed economically, and evaluated in a practical manner. The work is supplemented by a comprehensive overview of the legal framework.Your indispensable guide to successful, future-oriented horse husbandry.About the author:Dr. Peter Zechner has been active in the horse world for over 40 years. He is a consultant for horse breeding and husbandry at the Upper Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, managing director of the Upper Austrian Horse Breeders' Association, and a court-certified S

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Everything about donkeys – from birth to old ageThis comprehensive reference book is the ideal guide for anyone who wants to keep and understand donkeys in a species-appropriate manner. It provides practical information on everything you need to know about purchasing, rearing, feeding, health, care, training, and education for leisure and everyday life. The book is supplemented by historical background information on the origin and use of our domestic and working donkeys.Illustrative drawings of facial expressions and body language help to better understand the behavior of donkeys. Portraits of wild donkeys, half-donkeys, and bred breeds round off the guide. An indispensable standard work for all donkey owners and those who want to become one.About the authors:Marisa Hafner has been training donkeys to be reliable leisure partners for many years.Judith Schmidt lives as an animal trainer with her family and numerous animals, including four donkeys, in the Belgian Eifel. She is a founding member of Noteselhilfe e.V. and the German Donkey Breeding Association, editor-in-chief of “Esel-Post” and author of several specialist books.Product details:Edition: 5th, updated and expanded editionPublication date: January 22, 2026Length: 320 pagesFeatures: 126 color photos, 6 black-and-white photos, 63 black-and-white drawingsFormat: 24.2 × 17.8 cmBinding: hardcover

Working with horses – tradition meets modern practiceHow can horses be used effectively in forests and fields today? This practical reference book impressively demonstrates how versatile and efficient working horses can be in modern agriculture.Author Michael Koch provides a step-by-step introduction to all relevant activities – from soil cultivation and woodwork to transport tasks. Harnessing and teaming, training horses, suitable carts and implements, and working with horses as partners are also clearly explained. Numerous color photos and the depiction of an entire farming year make the book particularly lively and authentic.A valuable guide for farmers, self-sufficient individuals, horse lovers, and anyone who wants to combine sustainable agriculture with tradition.About the author:Michael Koch has been familiar with working with horses since childhood. Together with his family, he has been running a small farm for over 35 years, where horses are used as draft animals as a sideline. His many years of practical experience make this book particularly authentic and valuable.Edition: 5th, expanded editionPublication date: March 23, 2023Length: 192 pagesFeatures: 120 color photosFormat: 24.2 × 17.8 cmBinding: hardcover