Appaloosa Spirit (Spirit of the Horse) [Paperback]

Audrey Pavia (Author), Bob Langrish (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999 | Series: Spirit of the Horse Series

A rare and exceptional breed, the Appaloosa became legendary as the horse of the Nez Perce Indians. Unique in beauty and character, the Appaloosa comes alive in this dazzling book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 63 pages
• Publisher: BowTie Press (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889540153
• ISBN-13: 978-1889540153
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,834,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I was born in New York City, where I lived until the age of two. When I was still a toddler, my family heeded the westward call and moved to Los Angeles, where I spent my youth. I fell in love with animals and science at a young age, and played "mom" to a variety of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards, mice, hamsters, birds, snakes, guppies and a horse.

After graduating El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, Calif., I worked at various jobs including key shop manager, and cashier at Sears. At the age of 21, I returned to New York City and became a student at New York University in Manhattan. I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Journalism and a minor in Astronomy.

While living in New York, I worked for several years as an editor for a home fashion trade magazine, then moved on to become an editor for the American Kennel Club Gazette. After five years with the AKC, I accepted a position as managing editor on Dog Fancy magazine in Irvine, Calif., and moved back to the Golden State. Shortly after, I became editor of Horse Illustrated magazine. I left the position in 1995 to pursue a full-time career in freelance writing and editing.

I live in Norco, Calif., with my husband, Randy Mastronicola. We share our home with an Appaloosa gelding named Idaho Hawk (Bailey); a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Nigel; four cats named Murray, Holly, Cheddar and Stanley; and two rabbits, Prudence and Karma.

Nigel (Ninacorte Nigel Tuff S Nails, NA, NJ) and I compete in American Kennel Club agility events, and are currently working on our Open title. I am also preparing Bailey for a career in competitive trail riding.

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a worth while book, November 14, 1998

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Lucy Lawton ([e-mail]) (London, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Appaloosa Spirit (Spirit of the Horse) (Paperback)

This book is a good addition to an appaloosa fans book collection. The text is very informative and the pictures a delightful. Having been an appaloosa fan for many years I thought I couldn't learn any more, so bought this book for the pictures. Reading the book anyway I was very suprised. It deals breifly with all aspects of the appaloosa horse including the history of the 'ghost wind' horses. For example did you know that after fercely carrying their masters into battle and fighting themselves the Nez Pérce appaloosas were taken home and tended to by the childern. After reading this book you realise just how remarkable the appaloosa is and how lucky we are to still have it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Photos, May 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Appaloosa Spirit (Spirit of the Horse) (Paperback)

I was very disappointed with this book. Even though it had some great pictures it lacked in information. It just wasn't what I thought it would be. This book would be great to have just for the photos....but thats it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a beautiful Animal, is there any other?, November 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Appaloosa Spirit (Spirit of the Horse) (Paperback)

Being an avid lover of spotted horses, I enjoyed reading the history and traits of my beloved Appaloosa. This book has beautiful photos and wonderful information showing how versatile an animal the Appaloosa is, and what integral part it has played in America's history. A great book for the barn or coffee table! Well worth the money!