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Rural Heritage, Spring 2006
“[It’s] the first book I have read of any kind that is so thorough in its presentation and easy to understand. Once I started reading it, I had a hard time putting it down … One day I hope to have the pleasure of meeting the two gentlemen responsible for such an interesting and informative book.”
Small Farm Today, July 1, 2006
“Great for first timers; this covers the basic principles you will need to farm with horses.”
Farm Collector, December 2006
“If seeing is believing, this lavishly illustrated book will make a believer out of you. Every page is packed with professionally composed color photographs illustrating every point of instruction. Very useful information and well presented. If you’re considering farming with horses spend some time studying up with this book.”
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In the early twentieth century, the proliferation of farm tractors dramatically eased the burden on America’s farmers. It seemed the day of the horse-drawn plough was well over. And yet today, with a new generation working smaller spreads for reasons of necessity, economics, or personal conviction, draft horses are going back to work in a big way, and proving their worth once more. This book, by a widely respected trainer of working horses, aims to show those new to farming with horses—or those simply in need of a brush-up—everything they need to make the old ways work like new.
With a wealth of color illustrations and clear, to-the-point prose, Farming with Horses reviews the different types of harness and collar, explains how to select a work horse and how to hitch a horse to an implement, and fully describes lateral and longitudinal alignment, rein grips, and every other aspect of farming with horses.
One of the difficulties of writing a book about draft and driving horse use is the fact that there are so many different types of harness out there. Read the first page
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exellent book to start out right with driving,
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This review is from: Farming with Horses (Paperback)
Farming With HorsesI just received this book and read it from cover to cover. Excellent, basic information on harnessing, hitching and driving horses. Also, many important pieces of information on measuring, hitching properly, making sure the harness is adjusted properly for the well being of the horse and the safety of the driver. Written by a horseman who uses his horses and really understands how to drive in a manner that has the well being of the horse in mind. Useful for the beginner, the working driver and should be read by show drivers as well.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews) 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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a MUST HAVE for anyone who drives equines!,
By kathleen conklin - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Farming with Horses (Paperback)
"Farming with Horses" is THE ONLY book i have found that explains, in depth, the engineering behind the correct way to hitch. it is lavishly illustrated with color photos and graphics. i have recommended it to drivers of single horses all the way up to 4-in-hands. Don't be put off by the title...it is a MUST HAVE reference for anyone who drives carriages as well as farm machinery.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best book on driving horses,
By Jacqueline W. Bennett "Dwight Bennett, DVM" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Farming with Horses (Paperback)
This is the best book on driving horses that I have ever read, and I've read everything on the subject that I can find. The information is not confined to farming with horses. There is valuable information on training, hitching, aligning teams and many other things that is applicable to any type of horse driving. This is a must book for beginners and experience professionals as well.Dwight G. Bennett, DVM 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Natural Horsemanship Principles Applied to Driving,
By Ann Streett-Joslin - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Farming with Horses (Paperback)
Steve Bowers is a master at driving. His straightforward, logical approach keeps the principles in this book clear and easy to implement. Bowers keeps both horse and driver safe and working together. Whether you're heading for competition or just work around the ranch, this is a must read. You can apply "Farming with Horses" to any driving discipline.
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