The American Mustang Guidebook: History, Behavior, and State-By-State Directions on Where to Best View America's Wild Horses (Willow Creek Guides) [Paperback]

Lisa Dines (Author)

Book Description

Series: Willow Creek Guides | Publication Date: August 2001

There are close to 40,000 wild mustangs in the United States - some on islands, some on mountaintops, some on vast prairies, and some on land where oil-drilling rigs and logging trucks are constant visitors. Most of this land is public and under the management of the BLM (Bureau of Land Management), making it accessible to anyone willing to drive the backroads to get there. The American Mustang Guidebook is a combination travel guide, horse lovers' publication, natural history, and American history resource book all rolled into one. Illustrated within the pages are the beauty and natural landscapes of wild horses in America, maps to help you find where they live, and sections on the history, behavior, and color genetics of this magnificent animal. Detail state-by-state directions and maps show where to best view America's wild horses in their native pastures, and complete information is included on BLM adoption and training of a mustang. Contact names and addresses of the state BLM offices, a list of wild horses handlers, local and national wild horse organizations, and a list of other resources are also included, making this a complete and unique reference for nature and horse lovers everywhere.

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About the Author

Lisa Dines is a contributor for Willow Creek Press titles including The American Mustang Guidebook.

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Willow Creek Press (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572234032
• ISBN-13: 978-1572234031
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #455,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Watching mustangs, March 9, 2007

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Tina Olsson "horse crazy" (Blacktown,NSW AUST) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The American Mustang Guidebook: History, Behavior, and State-By-State Directions on Where to Best View America's Wild Horses (Willow Creek Guides) (Paperback)

This is a great book for anyone wishing to adopt a mustang or view them in their natural habit as it has state by state guides on where to find them.My only negative is that all the photos of these beautiful animals are in black & white when the author specifically mentions colour variations in relation to the photos of the horses.

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't have it yet but..., August 7, 2010

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Kenya (Denver, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The American Mustang Guidebook: History, Behavior, and State-By-State Directions on Where to Best View America's Wild Horses (Willow Creek Guides) (Paperback)

We're considering picking this up. Something to note though is that the BLM has zeroed out many herds and put them into long term holding so there may not be horses where she says there are anymore. If you get the chance to see these magnificent animals in the wild though, DO IT. It is an experience that you will never, ever forget. I just got back from visiting the Sand Wash Basin horses in Colorado and I will remain awed by the experience for years to come.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide, June 29, 2009

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This review is from: The American Mustang Guidebook: History, Behavior, and State-By-State Directions on Where to Best View America's Wild Horses (Willow Creek Guides) (Paperback)

Great little handbook for where to find America's Wild Horses. Lot's of background information as well.