Thorn Percy (38 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Humane Horse-Training. Book.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Edges foxed; endpaper tape marks; else G+ Hardback; text. unmarked; DJ-G, taped in. 152 pp.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hardcover with dark blue boards. No date- there is a note on the ffep dated 1923. Bookplate on the front endpaper - the book was a gift of Col. R. S. Timmis' estate to the University of Toronto Library. A paper-clip was once at the top of the frontispiece page, and its impression can still be seen. The book has many photos of horses. Some foxing to the sides of the pages. the hinges are still intact.…

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: Good. Light wear to boards. Content has toning to page ends. DJ with some edge wear, fading and loss.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Good +. Revised Edition. Revised edition 1949 hardcover in blue paper covered boards with bright gilt spine title. Spine ends and one tip bumped, other three still sharp. First published 1922, this is the second revised printing of 1949. With a preface to the new edition by J. L. Hislop, and a foreword letter by the late Lord Lonsdale and 43 photographic images demonstrating the techniques discussed. 152pp text is tight, crisp and clean, no writing or tears and only two small soil spots on two opposing leaves within. Very rare original, price-clipped light green background photo-illust dust wrapper has repaired chips at spine ends and head of rear panel. Jacket is now complete and has been placed in new mylar = displays OK. The author has made horses and horsemanship the study of a lifetime and his book should be of the utmost value both to horsemen and trainers, the novice and the experience man. He deals with the types of horse, including the hunter, the performing horse, and the trotting horse, and describes the various vices of horses, showing how kindness and patience - the humane method - will prove unfailingly successful even in the most refractory cases. Mr. Thorn describes many amusing tricks which horses can be taught, entirely without cruelty. Under the chapter "Little Things Worth Knowing" he includes much useful profitable information based on his own experience. A most interesting book covering much ground and including the careers of most of our best horsemen.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Blue Cloth. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. Revised Edition. With an introductory letter by the late Lord Lonsdale. First published 1922, this revised edition publuished 1949, 152pp, illustrated with black & white photos as plates, foxing to endpapers and edges and to some pages internally, dark blue cloth with gilt spine lettering, spine slightly sunned, no dust jacket. Size: 8.5 x 5.5 Inches. Horses.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Undated - introduction dated 1922. Blue cloth worn and marked, no inscriptions, some grubby marks to pages, sound, good, no DJ. 0.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1949 revised edition hardback in good condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnUnlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketc.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to humane horse training, offering practical advice and insights from the author's extensive experience. It covers fundamental principles for building trust and establishing a strong bond between horse and trainer, emphasizing patience, understanding, and non-violent techniques. The author stresses the importance of creating a safe and comfortable environment for the horse, addressing common issues such as shyness, napping, and kicking. The book also explores advanced training methods for specialized disciplines like jumping and dressage. By promoting a holistic approach to horse training, this book empowers horse owners and enthusiasts to foster cooperative and harmonious relationships with their equine companions, ultimately enhancing their enjoyment and well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…