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2) Appaloosas
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Profiles the hard-working, easily-trained Appaloosa horse, typically distinguished by a spotted coat and striped hooves. They are descendants of horses brought to the Americas by Spanish explorers and were then used by various Native American tribes.
3) Clydesdales
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A profile of the powerful Clydesdale breed, developed in Scotland for use on farms, and to pull carriages and wagons.
6) Show jumping
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Saddle up and leap into the pages of this book to read all about show jumping! You'll learn about verticals, oxers, combinations, and other jumps that horses - and their riders - attempt to complete quickly and flawlessly. You'll also discover the breeds and care of show horses, how they train and compete in Olympic and other jumping events, and the history of this challenging equestrian sport.
10) Training horses
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"A narrative guide to training horses, from where to work with the animals, when to begin training, which skills can be taught, and what to wear and expect as you perform daily tasks"--
11) Show horses
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Learn about horse shows and the horses that participate in them.
12) Racing horses
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Learn about the history of modern horse racing.
13) Famous horses
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Learn about famous horses from literature, TV, movies, and history.
14) Working horses
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Learn about all the different ways horses are used to help people.
15) Showing horses
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"A narrative guide to showing horses, from how much to practice beforehand, what the show classes entail, what judges are looking for, and what to wear and expect as you perform"--