Google has now made many out-of-copyright books available online. Some links to get you started: Appaloosa, Arabian, Black Beauty, Breyer Horse, Broodmares, Colic, Cowgirls, Draft Horses, Dressage, Equestrian, Equine, Equine Psychology, Farrier, Foal, Hackamore, Hoof, Horseback Riding, Horsemanship, Horses, Horse Racing, Horse Show, Miniature Horse, Morgans, Mules, Natural Horsemanship, Ponies, Quarter Horses, Rodeo, Saddle, Snaffle, Sport Horse, Standardbred, Thorougbred, Veterinarian, Welsh Cob, Wild Horses, Zebras.
What treasures have you found? My favourite thus far is Conquerors: The Roots of New World Horsemanship by Deb Bennett.
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