America S Wild Horses

Author : J. Edward De Steiguer
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780816528264

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Wild Horses of the West by J. Edward De Steiguer Pdf

When the Spanish explorers brought horses to North America, the horses were, in a sense, returning home. Beginning with their origins fifty million years ago, the wild horse has been traced from North America through Asia to the plains of SpainÕs Andalusia and then back across the Atlantic to the ranges of the American West. When given the chance, these horses simply took up residence in the landscape that their ancestors had roamed so long ago. In Wild Horses of the West, J. Edward de Steiguer provides an entertaining and well-researched look at one of the most controversial animal welfare issues of our timeÑthe protection of free-roaming horses on the WestÕs public lands. This is the first book in decades to include the entire story of these magnificent animals, from their evolution and biology to their historical integration into conquistador, Native American, and cowboy cultures. And the story isnÕt over. De Steiguer goes on to address the modern issuesÑ ecology, conservation, and land managementÑsurrounding wild horses in the West today. Featuring stunning color photographs of wild horses, this extremely thorough and engaging blend of history, science, and politics will appeal to students of the American West, conservation activists, and anyone interested in the beauty and power of these striking animals.

Author : Steve Price
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-18
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781634503945

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America's Wild Horses by Steve Price Pdf

There is no creature that quite embodies the beauty and grandeur of the American West as does the wild horse. For thousands of years, the horse has roamed the plains and valleys of the American continent, free of the encumbrances of man or the saddle. In America’s Wild Horses, award-winning photographer and lifelong horse lover Steven Price celebrates the timeless magnificence of the American mustang. Meticulously researched, Price offers a cultural history of the American wild horse that is unparalleled in its exquisite detail and poignant prose. Beginning with chapters on prehistoric equines, Price sweeps through all the most important historical epochs in the history of the American mustang. Detailed accounts of horse-breeding in the Southwest, Native American horsemanship, and mustangs in the golden age of the iconic American cowboys each detail the profound impact that the wild horse has had in shaping American culture. Later chapters chronicle the legacy of the horse in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, specifically emphasizing the legal and scientific measures that are being taken by horse-lovers across the country to ensure that later generations will also be able to witness the majesty of the wild horse. Featuring dozens of stunning photographs by the author, and interspersed with firsthand interviews with some of the most renowned horse experts today, America’s Wild Horses is a required read for all equine lovers.

Author : David Philipps
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780393635300

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Wild Horse Country: The History, Myth, and Future of the Mustang, America's Horse by David Philipps Pdf

The “insightful [and] even-handed” (Outside) story of a heroic animal whose existence is in danger. The wild horse, popularly known as the mustang, is so ingrained in the American imagination that even those who have never seen one know what it stands for: freedom, independence, the bedrock ideals of the nation. But in modern times it has become entangled in controversy and bureaucratic mismanagement, and now its future is imperiled. In Wild Horse Country, Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times reporter David Philipps traces the rich history of wild horses in America and investigates the shocking dilemma they pose in our own time.

Author : Hope Ryden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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America's Last Wild Horses by Hope Ryden Pdf

Author : Chris Duffy
Publisher : First Second
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250828637

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History Comics: The Wild Mustang by Chris Duffy Pdf

An American Library Association 2021 Best Graphic Novel for Children Turn back the clock with History Comics, First Second's new nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, learn how wild mustangs were first introduced to America and how they still roam free today. On the North American plains, wild mustangs have roamed for generations . . . shaping human history and struggling to survive it. For the Spanish, they were a tool of conquest. For Native Americans, they brought on a new way of life where horsemanship and horse-trading were central. And for the entire world, wild mustangs became a renowned wonder of the American West. There are still thousands of mustangs in the wild today, but they struggle to survive in an ever-changing landscape and their future is by no means guaranteed.

Author : Deanne Stillman
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0618454454

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Mustang by Deanne Stillman Pdf

This epic story offers a sweeping tale of the wild horse in the culture, history, and popular imagination of the American West.

Author : Lynne Pomeranz
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781612122137

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Among Wild Horses by Lynne Pomeranz Pdf

See the wild horses run! The Pryor Mountain Mustangs have roamed the high desert and mountains of the American West for centuries. Descended from steeds brought over by the Spanish conquistadores, their untamable nature and enduring courage inspire awe in all who have the chance to see them. Photographer Lynne Pomeranz spent two years with these magnificent creatures along the Montana-Wyoming state line, and her startlingly intimate photographs capture the resilience and free spirit that define these mustangs.

Author : Marie-Luce Hubert,Jean-Louis Klein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Mustang
ISBN : 1554073189

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Mustangs by Marie-Luce Hubert,Jean-Louis Klein Pdf

Photographs of wild mustangs in their natural habitat with detailed text outlining their history, daily lives, the danger they face and their relationship with humans.

Author : Charles G. Summers, Jr., Dayton O. Hyde, Rita Summers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Wild horses
ISBN : 1616732237

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All the Wild Horses by Charles G. Summers, Jr., Dayton O. Hyde, Rita Summers Pdf

Cowboy and photographer Dayton Hyde presents images of and describes his experiences with mustangs and other wild horses around the country, also covering wild breeds around the world, and discusses preservation.

Author : Jan Drake
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-12
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781423655312

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Wild Horses of the West by Jan Drake Pdf

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 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 & Foals, Fighting Mustangs, Stallions & Bachelors, and Cedar Mountain Mustangs. Jan Drake is a long-time photographer based in Park City, Utah. She oversees the equestrian center at the National Ability Center (NAC) where adaptive horseback riding, trail riding, equine-assisted learning, and hippotherapy is made available to all ages and abilities. As an annual fundraiser for the NAC, Drake guides private groups on photography excursions to see wild horses of the West up close. She also volunteers regularly with the nonprofit Intermountain Wild Horse and Burros Advisors. This is her first book.

Author : Ben Masters
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623492809

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Unbranded by Ben Masters Pdf

On an epic 3,000-mile journey through the most pristine backcountry of the American West, four friends rode horseback across an almost contiguous stretch of unspoiled public lands, border to border, from Mexico to Canada. For their trail horses, they adopted wild mustangs from the US Bureau of Land Management that were perfectly adapted to the rocky terrain and harsh conditions of desert and mountain travel. A meticulously planned but sometimes unpredictable route brought them face to face with snowpack, downpours, and wildfire; unrelenting heat, raging rivers, and sheer cliffs; jumping cactus, rattlesnakes, and charging bull moose; sickness, injury, and death. But they also experienced a special camaraderie with each other and with the mustangs. Through it all, they had a constant traveling companion—a cameraman, shooting for the documentary film Unbranded. The trip’s inspiration and architect, Ben Masters, is joined here by the three other riders, Ben Thamer, Thomas Glover, and Jonny Fitzsimons; two memorable teachers and horse trainers; and the film’s producers and intrepid cameramen in the telling of this improbable story of adventure and self-discovery.

Author : David Cruise,Alison Griffiths
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1439168466

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Wild Horse Annie and the Last of the Mustangs by David Cruise,Alison Griffiths Pdf

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Author : Joe Camp
Publisher : Crown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-29
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780307449498

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The Soul of a Horse by Joe Camp Pdf

A heartwarming story of a couple and their horse exploring what caring for a horse can teach us about companionship—whether it’s with a four-legged friend or a fellow human. A surprise birthday gift plunged Joe and his wife, Kathleen, into the world of horses as complete neophytes without a clue as to what a horse needed or wanted. They searched for logic and sense in the rule books of traditional horse care. What they found was not what they had expected. Written for everyone who has ever loved a horse or ever loved the idea of loving a horse, this memoir leads us on a voyage of discovery as Joe and Kathleen navigate uncharted territory on their way to achieving a true relationship with their horses. Joe Camp’s inspiring book unlocks the mystery of a majestic creature who has survived on earth, without assistance, for fifty-five million years and teaches us that the lessons he learned apply not only to horses but also to our relationships with people.

Author : Paula Morin
Publisher : University of Nevada Press
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-02-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780874176742

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Honest Horses by Paula Morin Pdf

Horses have been part of the American West since the first Spanish explorers brought their European-bred steeds onto the new continent. Soon thereafter, some of these animals, lost or abandoned by their owners or captured by indigenous peoples, became the foundation of the great herds of mustangs (from the Spanish mesteño, stray) that still roam the West. These feral horses are inextricably intertwined with the culture, economy, and mythology of the West. The current situation of the mustangs as vigorous competitors for the scanty resources of the West’s drought-parched rangelands has put them at the center of passionate controversies about their purpose, place, and future on the open range. Photographer/oral historian Paula Morin has interviewed sixty-two people who know these horses best: ranchers, horse breeders and trainers, Native Americans, veterinarians, wild horse advocates, mustangers, range scientists, cowboy poets, western historians, wildlife experts, animal behaviorists, and agents of the federal Bureau of Land Management. The result is the most comprehensive, impartial examination yet of the history and impact of wild mustangs in the Great Basin. Morin elicits from her interviewees a range of expertise, insight, and candid opinion about the nature of horses, ranching, and the western environment. Honest Horses brings us the voices of authentic westerners, people who live intimately with horses and the land, who share their experiences and love of the mustangs, and who understand how precariously all life exists in Great Basin.

Author : Craig C. Downer
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Conspiracy theories
ISBN : 1461068983

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The Wild Horse Conspiracy by Craig C. Downer Pdf

This stirring book fully justifies America's magnificent wild horses and burros while countering the biased machinations against them. Written by an ecologist who grew up observing these animals in the West, it presents new evidence concerning their history and evolution in North America then describes their many positive contributions to soils, plants, animals and people. Though true restorers of this continent's ecosystem, they have been unfairly targeted for elimination. Over the centuries, they have borne our burdens and helped us along life's way--which makes it doubly unfair that they should be blamed for what we humans have done. As always, they stand ready to help us do the hard work now so desperately needed to restore our shared home. Many of the author's personal experiences with these animals, their diverse herd areas, and the multicolored people involved with them are herein vividly shared. Urgently required now at the 40th anniversary of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act is a strategy to reverse the negative schemes that are causing their demise in the wild. As described, Reserve Design provides a way for establishing self-stabilizing populations through intelligent and caring programs executed with enthusiasm. Their lesson for humanity concerns how to share freedom and the land with such paragons of nature. Soaring beyond mundane pettiness and with an inspired vision for the future of all life, the elevated perspective and compassionate spirit of this book will prove key to accomplishing its critical goal. In the wild the vigor of any kind is preserved. And the entire horse family--as the Earth itself--needs America's wild horses and burros to continue at vital levels into the future here in their evolutionary cradle and worldwide.