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| keeping miniature horses: An Miniature Horse, Mini Horse, Mini Pony As Pets. Facts and Information. Miniature Horses Care, Health, Keeping, Raising, Training, Play, Food, Costs Elliott Lang, 2013-12 Everything you need to know about Mini Horses as pets. This book is a must have guide for anybody passionate about Miniature Horse, Mini Horse or Mini Ponies. Care, health, keeping, raising, training, play, food, costs and where to buy all included. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Elliott Lang covers all aspects of keeping Mini Horses. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your questions. |
| keeping miniature horses: Book of Miniature Horses Donna Campbell Smith, 2007-08-01 How to select, care for, and enjoy (including showing) this diminutive breed. |
| keeping miniature horses: Miniature Horses Rebecca L. Frankeny, Steven Duren, 2008 Appendices includes information on poisonous plants and on clinical signs of disease. |
| keeping miniature horses: Mini Horse, Mighty Hope Debbie Garcia-Bengochea, 2021-10-19 Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal. Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world. You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more. Along the way, you'll also get to know the founder of Gentle Carousel as she shares how the love of these marvelous little creatures has helped her navigate her own struggles and challenges. Perfect for animal lovers, people who enjoy true stories of healing, and anyone who has undergone trials and longs for hope. |
| keeping miniature horses: Miniature Horses Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn, 2012-01-01 Provides basic information about miniature horses and keeping them as pets--Provided by publisher. |
| keeping miniature horses: The Big Book of Miniature Horses Kendra Gale, 2017 Pet, show-ring competitor, pasture companion, driving partner, patient therapy horse--the Miniature Horse does it all. But whether you dream of winning ribbons or just hanging out, it is vital to have a solid understanding of safe handling and proper stabling; grooming needs and feeding requirements; general care and management essentials; special health and wellness concerns; and basic training how-tos. In these pages experienced Miniature Horse breeder Kendra Gale of Circle J Miniature Horses provides the most complete Miniature Horse resource available. You not only learn the ins and outs of making a Miniature Horse a part of your life, you gain invaluable professional insight when it comes to buying and breeding, registering and showing, training and handling, and so much more. |
| keeping miniature horses: The Miniature Horse in Review-One Toni M. Leland, 1999-03 Page after page is filled with excellent up-to-date information on such things as the importance of the pre-purchase examination, reproduction guidelines for both mares and stallions, mortality and liability insurance, syndication of stallions, advertising and marketing the Miniature Horse, basics of driving, and the purchase and care of tack & equipment, and more! The articles are lavished with over 60 excellent photographs and detailed illustrations. A substantial appendix gives additional information on registries, the standards of perfection, additional reading sources, and a comprehensive glossary. |
| keeping miniature horses: Miniature Horses Paula M. Wilson, 2018-08 Outlines factors to consider when contemplating the miniature horse as a pet. |
| keeping miniature horses: Show Horses Margaret Fetty, 2007-01-01 In Show Horses, young children will read thrilling narratives of highly skilled horses and their riders competing in national and international events of prowess. Show Horses details the different breeds of horses suited for various competitive events, and explains how horses and riders working together will win such competitions as dressage, jumping, and three-day eventing. Students also will learn how horses are selected for shows as they follow them through training to their first day in the show ring before an audience. Action photos and a rich narrative text emphasize the unique relationship forged between a horse and rider that produces a winning team. |
| keeping miniature horses: Paddock Paradise Jaime Jackson, 2016-08-18 Paddock Paradise is a revolutionary model for safe, natural horse keeping, hoof care, and the healing and rehabilitation of lame horses. The premise of Paddock Paradise is to stimulate horses to behave and move naturally according to their instincts. |
| keeping miniature horses: First Aid for Horse and Rider Nancy S. Loving, Gilbert Preston, 2008-06-17 This is the long-awaited how-to handbook for treating riding injuries in the field for both rider and horse, with step-by-step numbered instructions for the most common injuries and what to do until help arrives. Injuries range from insect and animal bites, allergies, and broken bones to head injuries, hypothermia, and hoof wounds. This is an authoritative pocket reference that combines advice from a reputable veterinarian and a medical doctor, a perfect package for first aid kits. |
| keeping miniature horses: Equine Law and Horse Sense Julie I. Fershtman, 2020-07-07 Equine Law and Horse Sense is designed for people, businesses, and organizations in the horse industry and for the lawyers who serve them. |
| keeping miniature horses: Chestnut Constance W. McGeorge, 2004 When his owner falls asleep, Chestnut the horse makes sure that the deliveries for Jenny's birthday party arrive on time. |
| keeping miniature horses: Helping Hooves Janet Burleson, 2005-05-01 This personal account details the pioneering attempt to train miniature ponies to guide the blind. Training tiny ponies to ride escalators, safely guide the blind through urban traffic, and tolerate flight in the passenger cabin of a commercial airliner are among the challenges discussed with humor and drama. This work tells the compelling story of how animal and human cooperation has provided a new assistance alternative for the blind. |
| keeping miniature horses: 101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse and Handler Cherry Hill, 2012-01-01 Presents ground training exercises for every horse and handler, including catching, yielding, turning, sacking out, backing, long lining, doing obstacle work, and more. |
| keeping miniature horses: Where Does My Horse Hurt? Renee Tucker, 2018-07-01 Keep your horse pain-free and performing his best! Introducing 27 simple body checkups you can do on your horse—Where Does My Horse Hurt? is a do-it-yourself method for determining when and where your horse hurts. With this easy-to-follow book, conveniently spiral-bound so you can lay it open on your tack trunk and follow the instructions as you work on your horse, you will: • Become familiar with your horse's normal range of movement so you can prevent minor issues from becoming major. • Stay in tune with areas of temporary or chronic discomfort so you can offer relief as needed. • Solve mystery or phantom lamenesses that come and go seemingly without reason. • Save thousands of dollars by avoiding expensive diagnostics that rarely get you answers. • Learn how to discuss potential problem areas with farriers, veterinarians, and bodyworkers. • Keep your horse actively and happily in work for more months of the year, and more years of his life. |
| keeping miniature horses: Horsenapped! Lisa Mullarkey, 2014-08 Bree has decided to give up riding after a bad fall at home, but she still enjoys summers at Storm Cliff Stables with her close friends, and learning how to care for the horses and other animals--but when the animals start disappearing one by one Bree is determined to solve the mystery. |
| keeping miniature horses: Step by Step Guide to Training A Miniature Horse to Drive Mindy Schroder, 2009-04-29 This book was written to help the beginner driver. It includes many photos and will explain the parts of the harness, what each part does, as well as the conformation of the horse. The book goes through, step by step, training a miniature horse to drive. Explaining how to harness a horse, through hitching it to a vehicle. Each step is broken down into an easy to follow process, that will help simplify driving the miniature horse in cart. |
| keeping miniature horses: Horse Speak Sharon Wilsie, 2016-11-29 Horse Speak is not a training method or technique—it is a practical system for “listening” and “talking” to horses in their language, instead of expecting them to comprehend ours. Horse Speak can be used by anyone who works with horses, whether riding instructor, colt starter, recreational rider, or avid competitor. It promises improved understanding of what a horse is telling you, and provides simple replies you can use to tell him that you “hear” him, you “get it,” and you have ideas you want to share with him, too. The result? Time with your horse will be full of what horse trainer and equine-assisted learning instructor Sharon Wilsie of Wilsie Way Horsemanship calls Conversations, and soon the all-too-common misunderstandings that occur between horse and human will evolve into civil discussions with positive and progressive results! Learn Horse Speak in 12 easy steps; understand equine communication via breath and body language; and discover the Four Gs of Horse Speak: Greeting, Going Somewhere, Grooming, and Gone. Practice regulating your intensity, and sample dozens of ready-made Conversations with your horse, as step-by-step templates and instructional color photographs walk you through the eye-opening process of communicating on a whole new level. |
| keeping miniature horses: Politics and the English Language George Orwell, 2025 In Politics and the English Language, George Orwell dissects the decay of language and its insidious link to political manipulation. With sharp analysis and clear examples, he exposes how vague, pretentious, and misleading language is used to obscure truth and control thought. More than a critique, this essay is a call to clarity, urging writers to resist jargon and dishonesty in favor of precision and honesty. A timeless and essential read, Orwell’s insights remain as relevant today as when they were first written. GEORGE ORWELL was born in India in 1903 and passed away in London in 1950. As a journalist, critic, and author, he was a sharp commentator on his era and its political conditions and consequences. |
| keeping miniature horses: Itty & Bitty Nancy Carpenter Czerw, 2006-06 Two miniature horses tell how they are different from each other and from regular-size horses. |
| keeping miniature horses: Miniature Horses Alix Wood, 2016-12-15 Ponies and miniature horses may seem the same, but they’re actually very different. Readers discover this and other fascinating facts as they learn about different kinds of miniature horses. Through accessible main text and fact boxes, they explore ways to care for these horses, as well as essential science curriculum topics such as animal adaptations. Full-color photographs of miniature horses are sure to captivate readers, who can then take the included quiz to test their reading comprehension. From the hills of Scotland to a horse show, readers will go on a fun journey to learn about these adorable animals! |
| keeping miniature horses: Miniature Horses Paula M. Wilson, 2018-08 So you want a pony? A miniature horse might just be the right pet for you! But before you bring one home, make sure you have the space, time, and know-how to care for a miniature horse. Learn the ins and outs of what it takes keep a pet miniature horse. |
| keeping miniature horses: Miniature Horses Barbara M. Linde, 2011-01-01 This book tells about miniature horses, a special breed that is no more than 34 inches tall from its foot to its shoulder, describing its physical characteristics and requirements to stay healthy. |
| keeping miniature horses: The Goat Sue Weaver, 2021-03-16 The Goat: A Natural History offers a complete overview of this captivating creature, from the goatish Greek god Pan, to their cognitive capacity and typical milk yields. It is no secret that goats are highly intelligent. They are also curious, gentle, independent, very social, and full of character. They hate to get wet and will avoid puddles. Among the first domesticated animals, goats are a common character in western mythology. In ancient Greece, Crete, and Egypt, goats even received divine honours. Goats are increasingly appreciated for their high adaptability to a wide variety of environmental conditions, and will thrive in the warmer, dryer world of the future. This book reveals everything you need to know about the natural history of a fascinating animal. |
| keeping miniature horses: The Horse Farm Read-and-Play Sticker Book , 2004-11-01 Kids who constantly have horses on their minds are going to love this book. The Horse Farm Read-and-Play Sticker Book draws young riders into the places they like best: the horse farm, the tack room, the stable, the paddock, and the stableyard. And with 75 full-color, reusable, heavy-duty vinyl stickers, kids can create their own equine dramas while at the same time learning important points about such essentials as grooming and tacking up. The range of stickers is irresistable. There are foals, a barn cat (and a barn mouse), a vet, and a farrier. But there are also name plates for the horse stalls; saddles, brushes, helmets, and cowboy hats for the tack room; barrels and jumps for horse shows, plus championship ribbons; and a flock of chickens and a few barn swallows for the stableyard. All this horse play, however, is tied to real-life horse lessons. For example, if the game is let's pretend it's time for the horse's evening feeding, the book reminds kids to give the horse his ration of grain and his mineral block, fill his bucket with fresh water, put out plenty of hay for the horse to munch on, and not to forget the carrot for a snack. |
| keeping miniature horses: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook Donald C. Plumb, 2018-02-21 Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, Ninth Edition updates the most complete, detailed, and trusted source of drug information relevant to veterinary medicine. Provides a fully updated edition of the classic veterinary drug handbook, with carefully curated dosages per indication for clear guidance on selecting a dose Features 16 new drugs Offers an authoritative, complete reference for detailed information about animal medication Designed to be used every day in the fast-paced veterinary setting Includes dosages for a wide range of species, including dogs, cats, exotic animals, and farm animals |
| keeping miniature horses: The Big Book of Miniature Horses Kendra Gale, 2018-04-15 Pet, show-ring competitor, pasture companion, driving partner, patient therapy horse—the Miniature Horse does it all. But whether you dream of winning ribbons or just hanging out, it is vital to have a solid understanding of safe handling and proper stabling; grooming needs and feeding requirements; general care and management essentials; special health and wellness concerns; and basic training how-tos. In these pages experienced Miniature Horse breeder Kendra Gale of Circle J Miniature Horses provides the most complete Miniature Horse resource available. You not only learn the ins and outs of making a Miniature Horse a part of your life, you gain invaluable professional insight when it comes to buying and breeding, registering and showing, training and handling, and so much more. |
| keeping miniature horses: The Joy of Keeping Horses Jessie Shiers, 2012-08-01 The Joy of Keeping Horses is a celebration of how to best keep happy and healthy horses at home. With an emphasis on the differences between owning a horse at a boarding stable and keeping that same horse at your own small farm, this beautiful, clear guide is written specifically for horse lovers who are considering taking the plunge into farm ownership. Jessie Shiers lays out all the important facts and information, from purchasing property and building facilities to daily grooming and nutritional needs. Shiers also dispels some common myths and misconceptions about horses, and answers questions the novice owner may not know to ask. Along the way, she shares anecdotes from her own experiences and from interviews with other horse owners that demonstrate the main reason people choose to keep horses: the joy they bring to the lives of their owners. |
| keeping miniature horses: How To Raise Miniature Horses HowExpert, Christina Reilly, 2012-02-24 If you want to learn how to raise miniature horses, then get How To Raise Miniature Horses written by a person who has real life experience growing up raising miniature horses. This is a guide on How To Raise Miniature Horses. It’s an overview of all that’s involved in the raising of miniature horses, plus extra information for your knowledge in them. The methods expressed in this guide work for most miniature horse owners and breeders, around the world. This is an 8 Step-by-Step guide on How To Raise Miniature Horses. If you follow the steps you should have no problems in raising and caring for your miniature horses. You will also learn many aspects from feeding, grooming, training to sicknesses and pregnancies. There are many facts covered in this guide for you to learn from. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO RAISE MINIATURE HORSES • The History of the Miniature Horse • Step 1 - Knowing Your Miniature Horse • Step 2 – Feeding and Grooming your horse • Step 3 – Breeding, Pregnancy and Foaling • Step 4 – Sickness and choosing a Veterinarian • Step 5 – All About Stallions • Step 6 – Exercise, Training and Horse Showing • Step 7 – Trailers and Transporting Your Miniature Horses • Step 8 – Where can I buy a Miniature Horse? • Other Information About the Expert Christina Reilly was born in Suffern, New York in 1969. She grew-up in Westchester County in New York, then moved to Orange County, New York and has lived there for the past 30 years. She has a loving family with her mother, father, two sisters, two daughters and a son. She is now living with her loving fiancé, at this time in southeastern New York. The expert has helped to raise miniature horses most of her life, since the age of 13 years old. Her family has two farms. One is located in Orange County, New York and one is located in upstate New York. The family has enjoyed raising miniature horses for a long time now and hopes to inspire others to do the same! HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts. |
| keeping miniature horses: The Horseman's Guide to Tack and Equipment Cynthia McFarland, 2013 Provides concise descriptions of the equipment necessary for riders at all levels and every kind of competitive event as well as explaining its proper use and care. |
| keeping miniature horses: Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock Sue Weaver, 2012-11-02 Whether you want to the make most of a small plot of land or add diversity to a large farm, raising miniature livestock can be a fun and profitable experience. With expert advice on choosing a breed that suits your needs, Sue Weaver shows you how to house, feed, and care for miniature goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, horses, cattle, and llamas. You’ll be inspired by profiles of successful breeders as you learn everything you need to know to keep your miniature livestock healthy and productive. |
| keeping miniature horses: Miniature Donkey. Miniature Donkey Owners Manual. Miniature Donkey Care, Environment, Health, Feeding and Breeding. Harry Holdstone, 2016-11-24 The Miniature Mediterranean Donkey, also known as the Miniature Donkey or simply the mini, hails originally from the Italian islands of Sardinia and Sicily. They are not just very small donkeys but an entirely separate species. They are the smallest of the equines and increasingly popular as pets. This book will introduce you to these little donkeys by discussing their appearance and biology, typical behaviour, reproduction, their feeding needs, socialisation and bonding, how to train them and what makes these adorable equines such wonderful pets. It will also tell you what you need to know in order to decide whether or not this is the pet for you - cuteness factor aside - and, if it is, where to buy one, how to select your mini, what you need to arrange and buy before you bring it home, and how to take proper care of it. The owner must know what these pint-sized, intelligent and very loving equines need with regards to their environment, feeding and social and mental lives in order to be both healthy and happy. The Miniature Mediterranean Donkey is susceptible to several of the same bacterial, parasitic and viral infections that standard donkeys and horses may contract. Anyone who is serious about owning one needs to know how to care for them, what to look for and how to deal with common conditions. Covered in this book: Care Costs Daily care Do's and don'ts Feeding Health History Intelligence One or two Personality Tips on buying Training Travelling ...and much more |
| keeping miniature horses: Miniature Horses Barbara Naviaux, 1999 |
| keeping miniature horses: Understanding Laminitis Ric Redden, 1998 Laminitis elicits fear among horsemen. Here veterinary authority Ric Redden peels away some of the mystery surrounding the syndrome. Redden discusses how to spot the signs of laminitis, what happens inside the horse's foot when laminitis strikes, and a step-by-step approach to shoeing and treating the laminitic horse. |
| keeping miniature horses: A Friend for Einstein Charlie Cantrell, Rachel Wagner, 2020-09-22 This children's book is based on the true story of Einstein, the smallest horse ever born. He came into the world weighing six pounds, standing no taller than a cereal box. His hooves were the size of quarters. His fuzzy mane earned him his name. Despite being tiny, Einstein is a horse like any other. He loves to gallop and hop, graze and trot, and lie in the warm sun. As much as he would like to run and play with the other miniature horses, he just isn't the right size. What's a little fellow to do? In glorious photographs of the miraculous colt, we see Einstein search for - and find - the perfect playmate. This book based on a true animal friendship will bring joy to nature lovers of all ages and sizes. Age 3-8. |
| keeping miniature horses: Donkeys--miniature, Standard, and Mammoth Stephen R. Purdy, 2010 Addressing a common misconception, this handbook explains that donkeys are not horses and that the two kinds of animals are genetically and anatomically quite different. Carefully laying out the special physiological and environmental needs of donkeys, the book educates owners, would-be owners, and breeders about how best to care for their charges while also providing clear technical information on donkey anatomy and behavior, diseases, breeding, and general husbandry. Written with affection for donkeys and their antics, the book goes a long way toward preventing common and sometimes dire mistakes in caring for these interesting animals. |
| keeping miniature horses: Kinship with Horses Leslie B. Carlson, 2009-06 Leslie Carlson shares her many lessons learned over nearly fifty years of relating to horses. Each of the twenty-two chapters reveals a lesson that occurs in the human/horse relationship when we are open to what each horse has to teach us. The stories about each horse are fun to read, perceptive, and touching. |
| keeping miniature horses: The Usborne Little Book of Horses and Ponies Sarah Khan, 2010 Discover horses and ponies at work, rest and play in this delightful little book, packed with fascinating facts and charming illustrations. |
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Synonyms for KEEPING: custody, care, control, safekeeping, ward, management, guardianship, trust; Antonyms of KEEPING: relinquishment, surrendering, nonpossession, dispossession, …
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The meaning of KEEPING is conformity. How to use keeping in a sentence.
KEEPING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
KEEPING definition: 1. If something is in your keeping, you are taking care of it: 2. being carefully taken care of…. Learn more.
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The act of holding, guarding, maintaining, or supporting: the keeping of secrets; the keeping of records. 2. Custody; care: The heirloom is in my keeping. See Synonyms at care. 3. Harmony; …
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