Search Results: Horse Care from Black Cat Hill Books

Millwood, NY Breakthrough Publications, 1984. Hardcover Second Edition [1986]; Second printing thus [1993]. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows just a hint of shelving wear along the bottom edge of the boards; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ shows the faintest sunning at the back strip, but the titles thereon remain bold and clearly legible; very mild rubbing to the panels; the price is unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches). 226 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 4.8 ounces. Second Edition [1986]; Second printing thus [1993]. Hardback with DJ.

Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, Great Britain Crowood Pr, 1997. Hardcover First Ed, so stated. First Ed, so stated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows a tiny spot of soiling at the top edge; else only very light shelfwear; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 112pp. Hardback with DJ. Drawing on two case histories to demonstrate precisely what is involved, Buying and Reschooling Ex-Racehorses guides the reader through the minefield of finding and acquiring a racehorse. Topics covered include understanding the Thoroughbred; finding your horse; assessing conformation; evaluating your horse's potential; planning an effective training program; physical preparation and turning away; training in the loose school; working over poles; and further training.

Pownal, VT Storey Publishing, LLC, 1988. Paperback First Edition Thus (1988), Second Printing (1989). First Edition Thus (1988), Second Printing (1989). Very Good+ in Wraps: shows very light wear to extremities; mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers, which show very faint age-toning around the rear panel; three pages dog-eared at the lower corner; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches). xii, 179 pages. Appendix. Glossary. Index. Illustrations in black & white by N.J. Wiley. Language: English. Weight: 18.7 ounces. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Penguin Group: Stepen Greene Press/Pelham Books, 1990. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minor indications of use. Book shows former owner name at bottom rear free endpaper; front panel shows several soil spots and both panels shows very faint, but pervasive soiling; top edge shows faint, sparse foxing; just a hint of shelfwear; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 180pp. Photographs by Donna L. O'Neal and Lee English. Sketches by Lee English. Hardback with DJ. This book covers purchasing the horse, stabling, feeding, grooming, handling, and health care. The focus is strictly on care and handling. The author is realistic about the nature of the horse and cautions potential owners that this is a large and willful being. Trailer safety is… Read More

New York Vantage Press, 1966. Hardcover Reprint Edition, Revised. Very Good in Good DJ. Book shows upper front corner very mildly bumped; minimal wear to extremities; superficial stain at top edge; gift inscription at front endpaper; very slight spine lean. Binding secure; text clean. DJ shows small chip at head of backstrip; two heavy scuffs & closed tears at backstrip; small area near upper rear corner worn through; wear to extremities; short tear & creases at rear face; mild rubbing; faint soiling; unclipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 342pp. Reprint Edition, Revised. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Vantage Press, 1966. Hardcover Reprint Edition, Revised. Very Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use. Apparent flaw in production produced a 1/4" x 1/64" area of loss at bottom edge front pastedown endpaper and front free endpaper. Else flawless. Binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 342pp. Blue Cloth over Boards with Gilt Titles at the Back Strip. Reprint Edition, Revised. Hardback: Lacks DJ.