I've heard it said, That to be a good horseman, you have to be a good human being. Meditations From The Muck is a selection of writings from my thoughts about a human being crossing the bridge to horsehumanship.

I do some of my best thinking during my morning practice of cleaning stalls when I'm not too far away from home on my farm, helping other horses and their people at one of my clinics.

Thank you, dear reader, for taking the time to pick this book up. I hope it counts as a blessing to you and the horses and humans in your life.

Sincerely, Nahshon Cook

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the author of The Ride of Her Life and The Eighty-Dollar Champion comes the winningly readable (The Christian Science Monitor) true story of the heroic rescue of priceless horses in the closing days of World War II.

Hard to put down . . . One need not be an equestrian or horse lover in order to appreciate this story.--New York Journal of Books

WINNER OF THE PEN AWARD FOR RESEARCH NONFICTION

In the chaotic last days of the war, a small troop of American soldiers captures a German spy and makes an astonishing find--his briefcase is empty but for photos of beautiful white horses that have been stolen and kept on a secret farm behind enemy lines. Hitler has stockpiled the world's finest purebreds in order to breed an equine master race. But with the starving Russian army closing in, the animals are in danger of being slaughtered for food.

With hours to spare, one of the U.S. Army's last great cavalrymen, Colonel Hank Reed, makes a bold decision--with General George Patton's blessing--to mount a covert rescue operation. Racing against time, Reed's determined force of soldiers, aided by several turncoat Germans, steals across enemy lines to save the horses.

An exhilarating tale of adventure, courage, and sacrifice, The Perfect Horse brings to life one of the most inspiring chapters in the annals of human valor.

'Catalogues what happens to sport horses in plain sight ... should be compulsory reading for all of us who care about horses.' - Professor Paul McGreevy BVSc, PhD, FRCVS; author, Equine Behaviour

Passionate, yet rigorous and meticulously researched, this eye-opening book holds equestrian sport up to Olympic standards and finds it sadly wanting.

Doping agents that used to cost Olympic medals, rebranded as benign 'medication'. Shell federations with no riders or horses, propped up to make the sport seem 'global'. Judging that favours spectacle over the rules. From the myth of gender equality, to the failure to prevent rollkur, to the easing of the 'blood rule' to appease riders, to horses competing with the nerves in their legs cut to numb the pain of injuries: this is a tale of entitlement, privilege, and spineless regulation, always at the expense of the horse. 'I Can't Watch Anymore' chronicles and explains how the bureaucrats who run the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) have stripped and sold for parts one of the oldest Olympic sports in the world until finally, there is nothing left to preserve.

This compelling book challenges the reader to confront the reality of high-level equestrian competition today and say, along with so many others, 'I can't watch anymore'.

• A visual journey to the most unique and exciting horses around the world
The elegantly
designed coffee table book shows the majestic animals in breathtaking
images - published with horse enthusiasts and fans of brilliant
photography in mind.

For many people, horses are among the most fascinating creatures on earth. Their grace, strength, and beauty are reflected in their appearance. Capturing this elegance and grace requires a special feeling for these sensitive creatures, which Drew Doggett, one of the world's best-known horse photographers, clearly possesses. Now, for the first time, the award-winning artist's most beautiful photographs can be admired in the top-class coffee table book Untamed Spirits: Horses from Around the World.

The impressive portfolio includes photos of wild horses in the Camargue, Sable Island and Iceland. Doggett, who is regarded by connoisseurs as one of the most outstanding horse photographers, not only sets himself apart from other published horse books with his captivating photographs of horses in the wild. Peacefully aesthetic depictions of top-class breeding animals, dressage, hunting and polo horses also adorn the richly illustrated book.

Drew Doggett takes his readers by the hand and guides them through the fascinating and exciting world of horses. His fashion-inspired lens opens up the viewer to a whole new experience of fine animal photography from an artistic perspective.

Doggett creates artfully epic portraits that leave the reader wondering in amazement how the photographer was able to get the model animal into this unique pose. The images appear surreal, sometimes as if painted. The animals appear perfect and flawless. Horses can hardly be photographed more beautifully.

Anyone looking for a photo book that presents horses in all their facets has found the perfect title in Untamed Spirits: Horses from Around the World.

Combining stunning imagery with insights from the new science of awe and contemplative practices, The Wild Horse Effect reminds us that stepping away from our modern lives and reconnecting with the natural world is essential to our sense of peace, purpose, and well-being.

This unique nature book invites you into a world seldom experienced by humans through breathtaking imagery of wild horses on the open plains. In addition, author Chad Hanson delves into current research and lays out the myriad mind-body benefits of spending time in natural spaces. Try this sidebars throughout offer simple ways to get outside, practice mindfulness, and discover more wonder in your every day, no matter where you live.

Handsomely designed to evoke the allure of the West and brimming with images that range from austere to heartwarming to jubilant, this transporting book will appeal to animal and nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone interested in improving their well-being through time spent outdoors.

STEP INTO NATURE: Through beautiful photography of sprawling landscapes, dusky skies, wild mustangs, and galloping stallions, this book invites readers to get lost in its pages and travel to wild, faraway places without ever leaving home. This celebration of wild horses is also a stirring call to action to protect these majestic animals and beautiful landscapes.

WELL-BEING AND STRESS MANAGEMENT: Forest bathing meets wildlife photography in this one-of-a-kind book. Natural landscapes and wildlife inspire a sense of reverence, and experiencing a sense of reverence is beneficial for our mental and physical health. This book paves a path to greater well-being through nature by sharing scientific research, insightful reflections, and accessible mindfulness practices.

HANDSOME GIFT: This gorgeous hardcover volume filled with breathtaking nature photography is a great Father's Day gift and the perfect present for family and friends with a range of interests, from the mindfulness practitioner to the equestrian, the flannel-wearing outdoorsman to the Yellowstone fan, the nature lover to the cowboy enthusiast.

Perfect for:

• Horse lovers and equestrians
• Animal lovers and anyone interested in wildlife conservation
• People who live in or travel to the western United States
• Forest bathers, meditators, and mindfulness practitioners
• Fans of nature photography
• People who enjoy Nature Meditations Deck, Forest Bathing, or Chronicle Books' Pocket Nature series

A stunning celebration of the equine world.

This definitive visual guide to horses and ponies includes a list of over 150 different breeds and types, including all those recognized by national horse societies. This stunning volume is the perfect reference guide for horse lovers of all ages!

Inside the pages of this horse encyclopedia, you'll find:

- A comprehensive horse compendium.
- Expert care advice on keeping, feeding, grooming and caring for horses.
- Panels on famous breeds, or individual horses, owners, riders or breeders.

Everything about horses!

From tiny ponies to heavy draft horses and speedy thoroughbreds, horses are among the most influential animals in human history. The Horse Encyclopedia explores the evolution and anatomy of the horse and its place in history, art and culture.

Gorgeous photography of horse breeds worldwide is accompanied by knowledgeable text describing the origins, history and characteristics of a definitive list of horses and ponies. This animal encyclopedia also includes expert advice on horse care, including feeding and grooming and horse health.

Love animals? Try our other animal encyclopedias!

The Horse Encyclopedia explores all you need to know about horses and ponies in one dazzling volume -- a must-have for any equine enthusiast! Other Definitive Visual Guide series titles include the Dog Encyclopedia and Cat Encyclopedia, stunning celebrations of your favorite pets!

Horses are among the most treasured creatures, not only for their long-standing partnership with man, but their strength, beauty, and spirit. This beautiful book gets right to the heart of these stunning animals, exploring everything from their behavior within a herd, to the myths and legends we associate with them, and their striking physicality. It concludes with sections on their varied colors and markings, and a charming chapter on their foals. Showcasing a wide variety of horses and ponies from around the world within their natural environments, this book is an eye-catching compendium for horse lovers of any background.

Elaine Walker has kept horses all her life. From Appaloosa horses to Miniature Shetland ponies and everything in between, Elaine finds herself watching and studying them, fascinated with how they interact with one another. In this book, she shares her passion, and the knowledge and understanding that paying close attention to horses can bestow.

• Over 200 pages include a wealth of information on this majestic animal
• Explores different breeds of horses, their markings, where they originated, and much more
• Incredible photography embodying the spirit and beauty of horses, making the book come to life
• Classic, hard cover treasury for any older kids or adults interested in horses
• Perfect coffee table read or if looking for gifts for horse lovers

There is widespread belief in a warm and comforting story which states the horse is a gentle herbivore. What if a Rosetta Stone had been found to unlock the dark secrets of the horse's past? An international multi-million dollar industry serviced by horse whisperers, glossy magazines and popular culture preaches that horses are meek prey animals who fear predators. What if evidence demonstrated horses have slain lions, tigers, pumas, wolves, hyenas and humans? Contemporary writers have successfully airbrushed murderous and meat-eating horses out of literature. What if Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes and Steve McQueen provided artistic evidence to refute that claim? Thanks to global equestrian amnesia, the crucial role played by horses in recent history has been lost to mankind. What if testimony revealed meat-eating horses had been used to explore the Poles and photographs had been discovered of Tibet's blood-eating horses? Deadly Equines is a revolutionary departure from equestrian romance. It is a fact-filled analysis which reveals how humanity has known about meat-eating horses for at least four thousand years, during which time horses have consumed nearly two dozen different types of protein, including human flesh, and that these episodes have occurred on every continent, including Antarctica. Various sources of corroborating data, including legends, literature, cinema, news stories, scientific reports and eyewitness accounts are presented for the reader's investigation. None of these items had been hidden. They were ignored, misinterpreted or, in some cases, censored. The result is the first exploration of the horse's hidden history, an alternative equestrian world populated by forgotten facts, overlooked evidence and astonishing stories. Amply illustrated, and containing a map of occurrences, this study challenges the reader to develop a new under¬standing of the horse, one based upon reason, not fantasy.

Finalist for the READING THE WEST BOOK AWARD for illustrated nonfiction.

Captivating photographs and stories of the wild horses of the west.

Take an intimate look at the majestic equines who roam the public lands of the Mountain West: Wild Horses of the West provides a front row seat to a world rarely glimpsed by most people. Stories highlight specific horses known in these areas, such as The Old Man, One Ear, and the Cremello Brothers, whom the photographer, Jan Drake, has been following with her camera for years. More than 200 color photographs are divided into sections including Family Bands, Mares and Foals, Fighting Mustangs, Stallions and Bachelors, and Cedar Mountain Mustangs.

Horses roamed the Outer Banks of North Carolina and much of the nearby mainland for centuries. Forces of development-and conservation-restricted the southern herds to Shackleford Banks and a few neighboring islands, however, and official management in the 1990s nearly eradicated them. They have partially recovered, but their situation remains precarious. Wild horses have lived on the Atlantic coast for hundreds of years. Now confined to a few barrier islands in four states, they attract millions of visitors even as they generate speculation, concern, and spirited debate. Millions of visitors who frequent vacation spots along the Atlantic Wild Horse Trail are eager to learn about the wild herds that roam the nearby islands. The Hoofprints Guide Series engage the reader with detailed information about the history, environment, behavior, and prospects of these intriguing animals. Each inexpensive guide presents a realistic, detailed account of one Atlantic coast herd and is packed with black-and-white photographs. The Hoofprints Guides are appealing to a general readership, yet are well-referenced and accurate enough to satisfy the scholar. Each of the Hoofprints Guides has been abridged from Bonnie Gruenberg's Wild Horse Dilemma: Conflicts and Controversies of the Atlantic Coast Herds (2015). This comprehensive work is the only book in print covering all the wild herds surviving in the eastern United States. It is encyclopedic, copiously illustrated, and meticulously documented. Dilemma won the Eric Hoffer, Next Generation Indie, and Independent Publisher book awards, and is a finalist for best nonfiction book in the American Horse Publications 2016 Equine Media Awards. Reviewers have praised it as the best work ever written about East Coast wild horses (or wild horses period ) and an in-depth read not to be missed by serious wild horse enthusiasts. Quagga Press is an independent publishing company that focuses on equine and equestrian subjects, wildlife, and conservation. Additional information and photographs are available for free at www.wildhorseislands.com

About this horses coloring book:

Contains 42 individual completely unique coloring pages.

Designs are single sided, with a variety of cute horses and detailed backgrounds.

The pages are a nice large format 8.5x11 size.

Beautiful and unique designs. There are NO duplicate images in this book.

We have carefully designed each page to be entertaining.

We have avoided overly-intricate designs as well as overly-simplistic ones.

High Resolution Printing. Each image is printed in high resolution to offer crisp, sharp designs that enable trouble free coloring and high quality display.

Makes a wonderful and unique gift.

In Being With Horses, Nahshon Cook shares with readers, his alternative universe where horses are magicians, miracles-makers, and healers teaching him how to help his students quiet their minds enough to re-awaken their intuition.

With simplicity and inspiring wisdom, Nahshon Cook explores how being with horses can help people learn to find the little pieces of beauty in the broken moments of joy that keep us grounded in life enough to make life worth living.

When not always being OK is OK, people are able to grieve and also sing and dance and remember and offer their own two human hands to the collective piecing together of a more wholistic hearts-space of consideration and healing for ourselves, each other, and all life in the earth.

From the Foreword: This book provides a concise and useful guide for horse owners to take immediate and productive action against laminitis and keep it out of their horses' lives once and for all . . . Nipping away at the edges of the laminitis] plague, NHC continues to grow with adherents who want nothing better than what is good for their horses. So, the answer lies not in a drug-addicted world of 'treating symptoms' but in the holistic fold of equine vitality. There is no shortage of things that we all can, and should, do to support this end: more responsible horse ownership, good science, good research, safe feeds, safe drugs, and a revolutionary new vanguard of allied services that inure to the healthful vitality of the horse, not a perpetual state of laminitis. But we'll never see any of it, if we persist in the delusion that the current stream of 'profits at all costs' -- the industrialization of laminitis -- equates to the well-being of the horse. It doesn't, and the intent of this book is to show why, while pointing to a good path to get ourselves and our horses on 'at all costs'.
Laminitis lays out Jackson's most current thinking and strategies for dealing with this insidious disease of the horse.
Jaime Jackson is a 40 year veteran farrier turned NHC practitioner, researcher, author, and advocate for humane horse care practices. He founded the AANHCP in 2000, and with his colleague Jill Willis, the ISNHCP in 2009. Jackson has written a comprehensive range of books, articles, and PowerPoint lectures on the humane care of horses.

A New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice

A Best Book of 2015, The Wall Street Journal

Love is the driver for Wendy Williams's new book, The Horse . . . [an] affectionate, thoroughgoing, good-hearted book. --Jaimy Gordon, The New York Times Book Review

Charming and deeply interesting . . . Ms. Williams does a marvelous job. --Pat Shipman, The Wall Street Journal

The book horse-lovers have been waiting for

Horses have a story to tell, one of resilience, sociability, and intelligence, and of partnership with human beings. In The Horse, the journalist and equestrienne Wendy Williams brings that story brilliantly to life.

Williams chronicles the 56-million-year journey of horses as she visits with experts around the world, exploring what our biological affinities and differences can tell us about the bond between horses and humans, and what our longtime companion might think and feel. Indeed, recent scientific breakthroughs regarding the social and cognitive capacities of the horse and its ability to adapt to changing ecosystems indicate that this animal is a major evolutionary triumph.

Williams charts the course that leads to our modern Equus--from the protohorse to the Dutch Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, and cow ponies of the twenty-first century. She observes magnificent ancient cave art in France and Spain that signals a deep respect and admiration for horses well before they were domesticated; visits the mountains of Wyoming with experts in equine behavior to understand the dynamics of free-roaming mustangs; witnesses the fluid gracefulness of the famous Lipizzans of Vienna; contemplates what life is like for the sure-footed, mustachioed Garrano horses who thrive on the rugged terrain of Galicia; meets a family devoted to rehabilitating abandoned mustangs on their New Hampshire farm; celebrates the Takhi horses of Mongolia; and more. She blends profound scientific insights with remarkable stories to create a unique biography of the horse as a sentient being with a fascinating past and a finely nuanced mind.

The Horse is a revealing account of the animal who has been at our side through the ages, befriending us and traveling with us over the mountains and across the plains. Enriched by Williams's own experience with horses, The Horse is a masterful work of narrative nonfiction that pays tribute to this treasure of the natural world.

★This book contains beautifully designed coloring pages that inspire creativity and relieve stress★ The coloring pages provide many hours of coloring and fun.★ Each day you can pick a horse of your chosen and color it.★Each horse is different, no duplicates.★ The pages are single sided, so you don't have to worry about unwanted results when using an ink pen.

If you want to learn how to raise donkeys, then keep reading...

Donkeys are a unique and hardy creature with a long-running history living alongside humans.

They have long been used to provide agricultural labor, hauling small loads, and even as transportation for people across the Silk Road.

Have you ever thought about raising donkeys for profit?

Have you wondered what is involved in caring for and managing these animals?

This guide will provide all the information you need to have a basic understanding of the history of donkeys, their care, feeding, grooming, breeding, and more.

In this book, you'll discover...

• Their storied history alongside man as both beasts of burden and military assistants.
• Discover the most common breeds of donkey.
• Understand the fine points of purchasing a healthy donkey.
• Learn their unique dietary needs and what not to feed them.
• Understand the ins and outs of caring for donkeys, including the materials required for proper care.
• Discover their unique breeding process and how to breed donkeys and mules successfully and safely.
• Discover the long history of donkey milk as medicine and high-end beauty product.
• Discover the myriad of ways you can make an income from raising, breeding, and caring for these animals.

This guide provides readers with a wide breadth of information, from the history of the donkey and its interactions with humans to lucrative ways you can make money raising and caring for donkeys in today's competitive environment.

Though not as well-known as the horse, the humble donkey is a great animal for a wide range of uses, from a companion animal to a guard for livestock on a farm.

With their long history alongside man, the donkey has a unique role in our history and will continue to be a part of our lives in the future.

If you're interested in learning how to purchase, raise, care for, and breed these amazing creatures, then click the add to cart button to get started

The most memorable horse tales ever written about great riders, great horses, and great equestrian adventures.

Martin Black is one of America's most celebrated horsemen, one who has spent his life ranching, riding, training horses, starting young horses, working cows, and roping in the Great Basin tradition. Martin tirelessly shares his knowledge and experience with folks serious about improving themselves and their horses. He has written extensively, authoring both books (the Western Horseman book on Cow Horse Confidence and co-authoring the ground-breaking Evidence-Based Horsemanship) and articles that share his thoughts and experiences on horsemanship. Now for the first time, all of Martin's major articles, most from Eclectic Horseman magazine, are being collected into three handy volumes titled: The Essential Martin Black. This book, Volume No. 1, Horseback, includes 28 articles with photos relating to riding topics. Whether you're a long time student of Martin's or just beginning to explore the realm of horsemanship, Martin's articles will get you thinking and offer ideas for improving your horse relationships.

The world-famous Chincoteague Ponies, stars of the silver screen and main attraction at the annual Pony Penning, are essential to the local economy and local identity. But they run free only on the neighboring island of Assateague under the watch of an ambivalent federal agency, and they bear little resemblance to their colonial forbears. What does the future hold for them? Wild horses have lived on the Atlantic coast for hundreds of years. Now confined to a few barrier islands in four states, they attract millions of visitors even as they generate speculation, concern, and spirited debate. Millions of visitors who frequent vacation spots along the Atlantic Wild Horse Trail are eager to learn about the wild herds that roam the nearby islands. The Hoofprints Guide Series engage the reader with detailed information about the history, environment, behavior, and prospects of these intriguing animals. Each inexpensive guide presents a realistic, detailed account of one Atlantic coast herd and is packed with black-and-white photographs. The Hoofprints Guides are appealing to a general readership, yet are well-referenced and accurate enough to satisfy the scholar. Each of the Hoofprints Guides has been abridged from Bonnie Gruenberg's Wild Horse Dilemma: Conflicts and Controversies of the Atlantic Coast Herds (2015). This comprehensive work is the only book in print covering all the wild herds surviving in the eastern United States. It is encyclopedic, copiously illustrated, and meticulously documented. Dilemma won the Eric Hoffer, Next Generation Indie, and Independent Publisher book awards, and is a finalist for best nonfiction book in the American Horse Publications 2016 Equine Media Awards. Reviewers have praised it as the best work ever written about East Coast wild horses (or wild horses period ) and an in-depth read not to be missed by serious wild horse enthusiasts. Quagga Press is an independent publishing company that focuses on equine and equestrian subjects, wildlife, and conservation. Additional information and photographs are available for free at www.wildhorseislands.com

Improve & test your knowledge of horse anatomy with this practical & fun horse anatomy coloring book. Inside this workbook you'll find detailed illustrations of the horse's anatomy, including bones, muscles & physiology of the entire horse's body, from the poll to dock & the withers to pedal bone.

Whether you are a horse owner, want to improve your general equine anatomy knowledge, or a veterinary student preparing for an exam, this self-assessment book is perfect for you. Improve your horse anatomy today while having fun coloring with the Horse Anatomy Coloring Book.

Here is how this book works:

• Includes over 36 illustrations: Test your knowledge with our complex anatomical drawings.
• Color & fill in the blanks: Each illustration is incredibly detailed, with a blank space for you to fill in the name for each part of the horse's body.
• Test your knowledge: With the illustration coloured & all of the blanks filled in with your answers, turn to the next page for the list of answers and compare these with your answers.

Do you know that drawing can improve your thinking and memory over just simple writing by engaging the visual and motor parts of your brain. This leads to greater absorption of information and better retention. Psychologists are calling it the drawing effect.

This book is perfect for:

• Horse owners
• Teenager horse riders
• Equine anatomy exam students
• Veterinary students
• Adult ongoing education students
• Thoughtful gift for horse owner

Improve your horse anatomy today while having fun coloring with the Horse Anatomy Coloring Book.