The Arabian: A Guide for Owners [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Sharon Byford (Author), Kari Albiol (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

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"...a wealth of information ... will answer many questions new owners might have." -- R. Boyd, Arabian Horse Trust

"...the book should prove valuable to all those ... who are closely involved with Arabian horses." -- San Diego Magazine

From the Publisher

We are proud of this book, which has become known as the "bible" for Arabian owners and trainers. It is a complete, in-depth breed book in the fine tradition of the dog books that we publish.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 345 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Pubns Inc; illustrated edition edition (April 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931866278
• ISBN-13: 978-0931866272
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #612,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the Arabian horse owner., December 21, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Arabian: A Guide for Owners (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book for the Arabian horse owner; both the novice horse owner, for which this is a MUST and the experienced horse owner, form whom this provides excellent back to basics. The author's knowledge of the Arabian horse and her obvious pleasure at living amongst them generates enthusiasam for the reader and encourages capable, caring horsemanship. Illustrations and photos are nicely balanced with text, rich in history of the Arabian horse, foundation bloodlines, proper conformation, tips on grooming, feed, trailering, showing, behaviour, selecting veterinarians, and much, much more.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Arabian books EVER! A MUST HAVE!, December 24, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Arabian: A Guide for Owners (Hardcover)

I am also a breeder, trainer, And a showman. I think that no matter how long you have owned Arabians you can still learn a lot from this informative book. If you don't buy another book this year or are looking for a great Christmas gift this would be my first pick. I continually go back for referanceing all the time. I also find myself reading it for pure enjoyment. If you love Arabians as much as I do you will want to read this book a.s.a.p.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Arabian: A Guide for Owners, December 17, 1999

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Linda Cutlip (United States, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Arabian: A Guide for Owners (Hardcover)

This book is absolutely the best book I have ever read about the Arabian Horse.I am a small Bask line breeder and this is my reference book, I have two copies,one I use on a daily basis, and one I purchased to keep because it is signed by Sharon Byford and I will treasure it always.