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Liberty in Miniature


Well-known trainer/author Pat Elder, puts everything you need to know in this handy guide to training your horse for showing in Liberty. Stop envying those exhibitors whose horses come when called. Pat will teach how to do all these things and more, including how to choose the right music, what to wear, and how to act in the ring. 87 pages paperback.

SLT 838 $15.95  


 


 
The Best of Miniature Horse in Review
Perfect companion to Mini Manual for New Owners .

Do you know:
The history of the miniature horse? What poisonous plants could be in your pastures? How to protect your miniature horses from theft? The basics of keeping your horses healthy and fit? How to select the best animals for breeding? About insurance, syndication, and setting up a business plan?
The Best of Miniature Horse in Review covers these and dozens more topics that will help you find success with your miniatures, whether for personal pleasure or business. Each article was written by industry professionals: veterinarians, attorneys, trainers, breeders, farriers, and equine journalists. The highly successful Miniature Horse in Review books have always been filled with that "extra" information so needed to understand the industry. And now, that solid, timeless information has been edited to reflect today's market and economy, and wrapped in an attractive new cover. 171 pages.
 
SLT 839, $24.95 

 


Outstanding American Shetland Ponies Circa 1888-2008


"Shetlands ..." includes a comprehensive collection of stallions, mares, and geldings with outstanding bloodlines and show records, and will be an invaluable research tool for anyone interested in the breed. Pedigrees, photographs, anecdotes, and history, as well as foundation sires and dams will be included in this first-of-a-kind volume. Horses included are either Congress champions or reserve champions, or producers of the same. Over 400 ponies are covered, with 226 highlighted with a full page. A comprehensive index with cross-referencing is an added bonus for looking up bloodlines, individuals, and farms.

SLT 840, $24.95


 


Outstanding Miniature Stallions
Past and Present Volume 1

Written by Pat Elder, this book is long overdo. It covers over 300 miniature horse stallions- past and present. It has foundation stallions, National and Reserve National Champions, and proven sires of National Champions. It has photographs of each stallion, 3 generations of pedigrees, and show records. The book has a special section for nine of the most famous miniature stallions, a story about them and their history. This is a must have for the serious mini
ature horse breeder.

 

SLT 831, $24.95

 

Miniature Horse Mares; Past & Present
by Pat Elder

Pat Elder's Outstanding Miniature Horse Mares: Past & Present chronicles over 300 mares from 32 states and 8 countries; these horses are featured individually, with photographs, show records, and winning offspring. "Foundation Mares Through the Decades" names over 1,500 additional horses that contributed to the breed, and provides some background. The "Dams of Distinction" section features such famous mares as CSF Dotty West, Hickory Hills June Ann, Lazy N's Rowdy's Ginger, Martin's Chorus Girl Leo, and Vanace Lilliput, to name only a few of the 17 mares featured.Book includes glossary, mare and owner lists, and full index. 328 pages, soft cover.


SLT 837 $24.95
 

Training Miniature Performance Horses

The First Ever Guide to Hunter, Jumper, and Halter Obstacle for the Miniature performance horse.
This great book will help owners train their horses and correct common mistakes. Written by seasoned exhibitor, experienced trainer, and apprentice judge Jennifer Garrett, Training Miniature Performance Horses is an innovative how-to book with lots of sound instruction and observation.
From beginning to end, you'll find photographs, illustrations, and the information you need: proper equipment, reward systems; halter obstacle training techniques including setting up the halter stance; basic and advanced obstacles, plus trailer loading; teaching the horse to jump, beginning and advanced jumps, and choosing a gait; hunter training and decorated jumps; valuable insight into competition in all three disciplines. A glossary, full index, and references complete the book.

SLT 835, $15.95
 


Showmanship with Miniature Horses
The first comprehensive guide to showmanship with a miniature horse. Learn to train your mini for showmanship, including setting-up squarely, standing patiently, pivoting, backing, respecting personal space and much more.  Problem solving, understanding patterns and what the judge is looking for, how to improve your showmanship score, show rules and proper attire are covered in-depth.  Detailed clipping and grooming instructions and interviews with judges and world champions will give you insight into the winning edge! Written by Show judge and author of Training the Miniature Performance horse, Jennifer Garrett Bryant.  Many photos and patterns, a glossary, and index are all included. Soft cover 104 pages.

 

SLT 836, $17.95

The Book of Miniature Horses
Buying, Breeding, Training, Showing, and Enjoying

Written by Donna Campbell Smith. This book is the perfect introduction to miniature horses. It covers the basic areas: Buying, breeding, keeping, showing, and just plain enjoying. It is full of information from the history of the miniature, to buying your first miniature, having them as pets, going to the show, racing, and breeding. Hardback 136 pages.
SLT 832,  $14.95
Miniature Horses A Veterinary Guide for Owners and Breeders
This book provides all the information needed to safely and appropriately treat miniature.All the systems of the horse are covered with special attention given to miniature-specific problems and concerns such as: hoof diseases,abnormalities of growth, liver dysfunction, dental irregularities, dwarfism, reproduction, and nutrution. This manual is complete with appendices offering normalphysical parameters, clinical signs of disease, and resources for miniature owners. It is illustrated throughout with color photos and diagrams. Hard back 163 pages.
  • SLT 830, $22.95
 
Miniature Horse Conformation
What to Look For & What to Avoid

This book by Kay Baxter covers almost all aspects of conformation in the miniature horse, with many photographs and examples. There are eight (8) chapters with descriptions and photos covering: Basics, Body, Dwarfism, Feet, Head, Hips, Legs, and Neck. A glossary and photo index, as well as full index complete this reference book. There are 51 photos, PLUS a full color DVD slideshow of all of the book's photos. The DVD can be played on your computer or TV. Soft cover 72 pages.
 
SLT 850 $21.95

 

 

Success with Miniature Horses
The Experts Speak Out

This book gives Miniature Horse owners access to some of the best breeders, trainers, and judges in the industry. Here’s your chance to get answers to questions like "What kind of feed and hay should I use?" "How much can I expect to pay for a good broodmare?" "How do I decide if I should show my horse in Single or Country Pleasure Driving?" "How do I select a halter horse prospect?" Fourteen well-known experts answer these and many other questions, providing opinions, insights, and suggestions in an effort to aid all who wish to move forward in the Miniature Horse business. Soft cover 160 pages.

 

SLT 837, $23.95

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Mini Manual for New Owners
This completely updated and revised book is a must for the new mini owner. Written by equine professionals specifically for new mini owners. 66 pages with plenty of illustrations and photographs; includes loose master sheets for photocopying (horse health record, breeding record).
  • SLT 802, $24.95

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Train Your Own Mini
By Cynthia Tunstall. An easy-to-understand work book for any owner who wants to do it yourself. Learn how to train a miniature horse to stand and show in halter and conformation classes; preparing and teaching a mini to drive, both pleasure and harness racing; load and unload a horse trailer, and excellent information on conformation and choosing a miniature horse to own.
  • SLT 805, $23.95

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Show Your Mini
A complete "how-to" workbook for first-time exhibitors. This book takes all the mystery out of participating in horse shows. Includes locating shows, rules and regulations, class descriptions, planning ahead, what to pack, what to wear, what the judges look for, and much more.
  • SLT 804, $19.95

 

Breaking and Training the Driving Horse
by Doris Ganton. 85 pages of step-by-step instructions for teaching a horse to drive. This is great for beginners just learning to drive. Video also available.

  • SLT 903, $15.00

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Drive On
By Doris Ganton. Continuation of "Breaking and Training the Driving Horse," but covering more advanced principles.

  • SLT 903A, $15.00

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.A Whole Bit Better
By Dale, Bob, Ron Myler. "Contains the most common sense and practical approach to bitting I've seen. The Myler's have designed bits that make sense, both from a practical and scientific standpoint." (Dr. Joyce Harman, DVM, MRCVS)

  • SLT 910 $12.95

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A Basic Foaling Handbook
This in-depth guide is for the mini owner who is new to breeding and foaling. This 32-page booklet was written in collaboration with a veterinarian and covers everything the new breeder needs to know when the big day comes. Includes photographs and illustrations.

  • SLT 803, $10.00

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Blessed are the Broodmares
By M. Phyllis Lose, V.D.M. Valuable information describing the delivery of a foal and the 11 months leading up to the delivery. Also contains instructions for certain emergency situations.

  • SLT 904, $29.95

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Blessed are the Foals
By M. Phyllis Lose, V.D.M. Continuation of Blessed are the Broodmares starting with the birth of the newborn foal through the first year of life.

  • SLT 905, $29.95

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The Complete Book Of Foaling  - by Karen E.N. Hayes D.V.M., M.S. Designed as a crash course in the foaling process. Explains how to handle any type of foaling. Step by step process from three weeks before foaling, through the new baby's first twelve hours. 150 photographs and diagrams. 

  • SLT 941 $34.95

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Horse Color Explained - By Jeanette Gower. The principles of color are explained simply and practically 200 color photographs, diagrams and charts.

 

 SLT 931 $19.95


Mini Manual for New Owners
This completely updated and revised book is a must for the new mini owner. Written by equine professionals specifically for new mini owners. 66 pages with plenty of illustrations and photographs; includes loose master sheets for photocopying (horse health record, breeding record).
  • SLT 802, $24.95

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Practical Horse Breeding - This 144 hardback book on breeding is a must have for the serious horse breeder. This book covers everything one would need to know about breeding, from stallion reproductive organs, to problem mares, foaling and foal care. It also covers bloodtyping and keeping good breeding records. Some color photographs
  • SLT 925   $68.95
 

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