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We're big fans of equestrian and dog books. Here's a list of equestrian and dog books, & lots of Welsh cob books too! There's some reviews and other helpfull info. All these books are available from good bookshops and on-line bookshops, or you can click on the links & buy direct from amazon.

Welsh Cob Books
Welsh Ponies and Cobs by Wynne Davies This is the first book relating to the history of Welsh ponies and cobs to have been written. The author has selected certain Welsh Mountain pony and Welsh cob families which he considers to have had the greatest influence on the development of the Welsh pony and cob breeds. The author mentions pre-historic references and quotes 15th and 16th century Welsh poets whose references to pedigrees are almost certainly the oldest in the United Kingdom and possibly in the world. About the Author: Wynne Davies was awarded the MBE in 1995 for almost half a century's dedication to Welsh ponies and cobs. Dr Davies joined the Welsh Pony and Cob Society in 1948, has been a Council member since 1955, President in 1984/5 and Publicity Officer since 1978. He is the author of six previous publications for J.A. Allen and has been a regular contributor to equestrian magazines, notably Horse and Hound, for fifty-two years.	(Allen breed series) [Illustrated] (Hardcover) Hardcover: 528 pages Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd; illustrated edition edition (1 Oct 1999) ISBN-13: 978-0851313610
An Introduction to Welsh Ponies and Cobs by Wynne Davies (Hardcover)
The Welsh Cob by Wynne Davies The Welsh Cob, a breed established in the fifteenth century, has become one of the most popular breeds in the world for riding and driving. This book, beautifully illustrated with colour pictures and laced with Welsh poetry, traces the development of the breed from its origins and that of its ancestor, the Welsh Mountain Pony. The Cob's strong constitution, hardiness and agility have made it a good light draught horse in the past, but it is mainly used nowadays for riding. It is a good jumper, at home on difficult terrain, making it suitable for show jumping and other competitive sports, as well as trekking. The premium stallions and auction sales are described here with detailed figures, and special attention is given to selected influential studs. The spread of the breed overseas is also described, and a chapter is devoted to the part-bred animal. This book will be of any interest to the specialist as well as anyone fascinated by this most popular of our native breeds, and this is the most comprehensive and factual work yet published.	Hardcover: 216 pages Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd; illustrated edition edition (1 Oct 1999) ISBN-13: 978-0851317212
Sixty Years of Royal Welsh Champions: A Celebration of Welsh Pony and Cob Champions, 1947-2007 by Wynne Davies In "Sixty Years of Welsh Champion", breed expert Dr Wynne Davies presents a complete record of equine champions from the Royal Welsh Show, 1947-2007. Arranged chronologically, each year lists the female and male champions from each of the four Sections, displaying their pedigree charts (going back to the great-great-grandparents), and records details of the breeder and exhibitor. Each entry is accompanied by a photograph, some of which have never before appeared in print. In addition, the introduction to the book offers a brief history of the show, detailing the changes in the Section classes and the story behind the fluctuation in the number of entries.Both a beautifully presented book with numerous stunning photos, and an exhaustive record of the event at the heart of the Welsh breeders calendar, this is a must have for every Welsh Pony and Cob enthusiast.	Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd (30 Jan 2009) Language English ISBN-13: 978-0851319551
Winning Welsh Cobs/Cobiau Campus Cymru by Ifor Lloyd and Myfanwy Lloyd [Illustrated] (Paperback) The Derwen name is synonymous with outstanding Welsh cobs not least those famous winners of the Prince of Wales Cup. On thirteen momentous occasions, the Prince of Wales Cup was awarded to the outstanding horses featured in this book, and the owners are rightly proud of this unbeaten record. Photographs, pedigree information and comments from eminent breeders and horselovers make this a book to treasure. Some great photos and modern design make this a must. particularly intersting photo of Nebo Black Magic in harnes in London About the Author: Ifor Lloyd was born to a family already committed to breeding Welsh cobs: his grandfather and great-uncle were among the founders of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society. In I974 Ifor and his wife Myfanwy took to the reins, developing Derwen Stud bloodlines which proved to be popular all over the world. Over the past hundred years, Derwen cobs have been sold to eighteen countries, including Pakistan and Canada. Derwen cobs have excelled in shows, most notably the Royal Welsh Show and in recent years Ifor has judged at prestigious international events. Ifor, Myfanwy and Dyfed are immensely proud of the contribution Derwen Stud has made to the Welsh cob breed.	Paperback: 96 pages Publisher: Gomer Press (10 Aug 2008) Language English, Welsh ISBN-13: 978-1848510043
The Versatile Welsh Breeds: Breeding and Working the Welsh Cobs (Paperback) Brenda Williams This book takes a fresh look at horses and ponies of the world famous Welsh Breeds; covers new areas of interest and advice, and offers valuable hints and tips for the beginner, exhibitor and the experienced breeder. The Welsh Breed excels in performance as they have the strength, stamina and temperament for the show ring, plus that all-important 'presence'. The author illustrates these attributes with profiles of studs who breed for performance, both in Great Britain and across the world. There is also sound advice on breeding, in-hand showing, ring craft and ridden showing. With over 50 colour photographs and a wealth of information and advice, this book is a must for all enthusiasts of the Welsh Breeds. From the Author: Our Welsh Breeds of horses and ponies, and indeed also the Part-Bred Welsh, are second to non. There capabilities of performing are not as well known and they should be and I hope my book will further promote these native horses and ponies.	Paperback: 132 pages Publisher: Y Lolfa (4 Dec 2001) Language English ISBN-10: 0862435773 ISBN-13: 978-0862435776
Cobwebs, Cabbage and Cannabis: Welsh Cob Mares and Foals (Paperback) by Phyllis M. Jones (Paperback - 30 May 2001) Paperback: 52 pages Publisher: Kenwyn Publications (30 May 2001) Language English ISBN-10: 0950189146 ISBN-13: 978-0950189147
The Welsh Pony by Wynne Davies The Welsh Mountain Pony can be regarded as the 'fountain' of the breed and its origins are even traced back to the times of Julius Caesar. In "The Welsh Pony", Dr Davies explores the history and development of the breed, the breed standard, the leading studs and personalities, and the shows, auctions and performance. He also extracts, from more than 120,000 Mountain ponies registered in the Welsh Stud Book over the last century, four families which he considers to have been most influential. Complete with numerous stunning photos, chapters based on Royal Welsh Show champions 1904-2004, and an appendix containing information never previously collated (including lists of Royal Welsh champions 1904-2004, Fayre Oaks Sale statistics 1954-2004 and WPCS sire ratings), "The Welsh Pony" is a must have for anyone with an interest in this most fascinating of breeds.	Hardcover: 232 pages Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd; illustrated edition edition (31 May 2006) Language English ISBN-10: 0851318703 ISBN-13: 978-0851318707
The Welsh Mountain Pony by Wynne Davies (Allen breed series) (Hardcover)
THE WELSH PONY: DESCRIBED IN TWO LETTERS TO A FRIEND. by Olive Tilford. Dargan (Author)
Showing Native Ponies by Jenny Morgan (Author) (Paperback) This is a well written and reader friendly book --Irish Field Showing Native Ponies by Jenny Morgan provides a very comprehensive guide to all that you need to know on the subject, written in an entertaining style. As well as general guidelines at the front of the book, each breed has its own chapter later on, providing concise yet invaluable data on characteristics and what the judge will be looking for. With this title in your bookshelf you cannot go far wrong in the show ring. This ever popular book provides an entertaining and informative guide to the buying and showing of native ponies for those with plenty of experience or none. Chapters range from first choosing your pony to tips on training and what to wear.	Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Kenilworth Press Ltd (6 Feb 2006) Language English ISBN-10: 1872119727 ISBN-13: 978-1872119724
Showing Secrets by Carolyn Henderson (Author) [Illustrated] (Hardcover) Product Description Winning showing classes is an art and a science - a magic mixture of talent, experience and hard work. In a unique format this book collects advice, tips and salutary lessons from some of the most successful performers on the showing scene. Share the secrets of big names such as Lynn Russell, Kate Moore, Robert Oliver and Julia Woods. Find out how to choose the right horse or pony and how to produce it to perfection. Learn how to feed, school and turn out your potential star so that you maximize your chance of heading the line. Just as important, make sure that your horse is kept happy, healthy, and in top-class condition. Is that hairy 4-year-old a potential star? What sort of bridle should you use? How do you catch the judge's eye for the right - not wrong - reasons? How do you master the art of ringcraft? How do you produce winning mountain and moorland ponies? These and many other questions are answered in a definitive and entertaining guide that will appeal to any showing enthusiast. About the Author: Carolyn Henderson is a prolific author and journalist with many years' experience in keeping and competing horses and ponies. She is a regular contributor to Horse & Hound, Eventing, Horse Magazine, Horse & Rider and NFU Countryside and has written more than twenty-five books on all aspects of the equestrian world.	Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd; illustrated edition edition (30 May 2003) Language English ISBN-10: 0851317898 ISBN-13: 978-0851317892

WPCS Journals Society jounals ( the green books), are very collectable. You can ususally find the one you're looking for at Amazon or e-bay. Also catalogues for: the Welsh Pony and Cob sales; Brightwells Autumn Cob Sales; Spring sales; Llanarth Sales; Fayre Oaks Sale of Welsh Ponies; Hay-on-wye sale, brecon sale; Llanybydder mart; can occasionally be found on e-bay or Amazon.



General horse Books
War Horse by Michael Morpurgo Product Description From master storyteller, Michael Morpurgo comes an incredibly moving story about one horse's experience in the deadly chaos of the first world war. In 1914, Joey, a young farm horse, is sold to the army and thrust into the midst of the war on the Western Front. With his officer, he charges towards the enemy, witnessing the horror of the frontline. But even in the desolation of the trenches, Joey's courage touches the soldiers around him. About the Author Former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo needs no introduction. He is one of the most successful children's authors in the country, loved by children, teachers and parents alike. Michael has written more than forty books and won the Whitbread Award, the Smarties Award, the Circle of Gold Award, the Children's Book Award and has been short-listed for the Carnegie Medal four times. His novels have been adapted for film (My Friend Walter, Why the Whales Came) and stage (including, Kensuke's Kingdom for the Polka Theatre and Why the Whales Came for Alibi). Michael received an OBE in December 2006 for his services to literature.	Paperback: 192 pages Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd (6 Aug 2007) Language English ISBN-10: 1405226668 ISBN-13: 978-1405226660
Mary King: The Autobiography by Mary King Product Description At the age of forty-seven Mary King won a Team Bronze at the Beijing Olympics. In he two 'Caveliers' - 'Call Again Cavalier' and 'Imperial Cavalier' - she has two of the very best event horses in the world. Mary Kings's success in the world of eventing (now officially classed as the most dangerous sport in the world) has been hard won. She does not come from a privileged background - her father a verger and a long-term invalid so money was very tight. Her first pony was the ancient "cast off" from the local vicar's children - and success with this pony gave her an iron will to succeed. And succeed she has. To support herself in the early days she had a variety of unglamorous jobs (this included butcher delivery rounds and cleaning out toilets in the local campsite). Her talent was apparent from very early on and she first competed at Badminton in 1985, had her first win there on King William in 1992 and her second on Star Appeal in 2000. Just when everything seemed to be going well she suffered a terrible fall in 2001 and broke her neck but she was back competing at the very top level the following year. Mary King's story will be both fascinating and inspiring and for anybody with an interest in equestrian sports. About the Author Mary King is married with two children, Emily and Freddy and lives in Sidmouth in Devon. KATE GREEN (writer) is deputy editor of Country Life and special contributing editor to Horse and Hound. Her previous books have included PIPPA FUNNELL, ANDREW NICHOLSON and BLYTH TAIT.	Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Orion; First Edition First Printing edition (27 Aug 2009) Language English ISBN-10: 1409104788 ISBN-13: 978-1409104780
Zara Phillips: A Revealing Portrait of a Royal World Champion Product Description The only daughter of Princess Anne and famously dubbed a 'rebel Royal', Zara Phillips has long been the subject of media interest. However, her considerable sporting success received little attention until she won gold at the 2006 equestrian World Championships. Brian Hoey looks beyond the public image to reveal the real Zara, from her parents' divorce and her mother's subsequent remarriage, to her relationships with other royals including Princes William and Harry, her sense of style and sometimes-controversial love life, and her rise to the top of her chosen sport. Now fully updated to include Zara's contribution to the British Team that won the 2007 European Championship and her prospects at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Zara's story is a fascinating tale of determination, the search for independence and the will to succeed on her own merit.	Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Virgin Books (3 Jul 2008) Language English ISBN-10: 0753513099 ISBN-13: 978-0753513095
BHS Complete Manual of Horse and Stable Management The British Horse Society's comprehensive guide to the care and management of horses and ponies. This new edition has been fully revised, updated and expanded, with the addition of many new illustrations, so bring it into line with current thinking in the horse world. Filled with reliable information and advice on modern stable management practices, the book provides a sound foundation for Horse Knowledge and Care Stages 1 to 4 and the BHS Stable Manager's Certificate. Throughout, the emphasis is on the adoption of correct and safe procedures for the welfare of all who come into contact with horses, as well as for the animals themselves.	Paperback: 480 pagesPublisher: Kenilworth Press Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (9 Sep 2008) Language English ISBN-10: 1905693184 ISBN-13: 978-1905693184
How to Draw Horses (Young Artist) (Paperback) by Lucy Smith (Author), Chris Chapman (Illustrator), Jamie Medlin (Illustrator)	Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Usborne Books; New edition (Jun 2006) Language English ISBN-10: 0794513689 ISBN-13: 978-0794513689
Natural Horse-man-ship: The Six Keys to a Natural Horse-human Relationship (Western horseman) (Paperback) This is not a horse-training manual but a people-training one. Master horseman and teacher Pat Parelli offers a philosophy he calls "Natural Horse-Man-Ship", a form of horse-human communication in which the human learns to speak "horse" to the horse. The text is a blend of concepts and exercises. The exercises, or manoeuvres, are designed to help readers more fully comprehend the concepts and to help them communicate effectively with their horses. The volume is divided into three sections: "Natural Horse-Man-Ship - An Overview"; "Natural Horse-Man-Ship - On the Ground"; and "Natural Horse-Man-Ship - In the Saddle". Each section uses the six keys Pat has identified as vital in the development of a Natural Horse-Man - Attitude, Knowledge, Tools, Techniques, Time and Imagination. Like the petals of a flower, each key unfolds in the three sections until the heart of Natural Horse-Man-Ship is presented in its entirety.	Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: The Lyons Press; illustrated edition edition (31 Mar 2006) Language English ISBN-10: 1585747122 ISBN-13: 978-1585747122
Perfect Manners: How to Behave So Your Horse Will Too by Kelly Marks Monty Roberts �I could not recommend a better teacher of my methods anywhere in the world than Kelly Marks�. Review: If I were allowed to recommend only one book to prospective horse-owners, this would be it. By means of practical exercises, anecdotes and case studies, Kelly Marks takes the reader through every aspect of handling horses with empathy and understanding. She stresses the importance of creating good habits, and sets out her philosophy of training, in which, to use her own words, �attitude is everything�. One particularly valuable aspect of this book is the way in which the author explores ways in which problems arise. She does not get stuck, as so many people do, in a kind of �single-explanation-single-cure� rut; instead she explores a variety of possible causes and possible cures. She remains open-minded, and never says �this is the only way to do this�. I particularly like the way she stresses that �It is so easy to fall into that trap of dealing with the symptoms rather than the real causes�. How I wish more horse trainers would understand this! Kelly insists, and rightly so, on respect for the horse; her response to those who believe horses are stupid because they allow us to ride them is unequivocal: �To suggest that if someone is willing to generously work for you they must be stupid speaks more of you as an employer than it does of the employee.� Quite so. This is a brilliant book, which should be compulsory reading for every person who trains, rides or handles horses in any way.	Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Ebury Press (7 Mar 2002) Language English ISBN-10: 0091882702 ISBN-13: 978-0091882709

Horse Toys and games
Top Trumps Horses & Ponies Card Game Product Description The world's most beautiful elegant powerful and amazing horses come together in Horses & Ponies Top Trumps. See how these majestic animals from all over the world compare on speed beauty sportability and more! Featuring 30 of your favourite horse breeds.

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