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Mischka Farm Books
A Driving Horse Photo Album
by Robert Mischka
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In 2004 and 2005 acclaimed horse photographer Bob Mischka took several thousand photos at the leading and most prominent driving horse events in America. This book contains the best of those photographs. A wide variety of horse breeds, driving events and turnouts are represented. Most of the nation's most accomplished drivers and trainers are included. Over 300 color photographs. 168 pages. 9 x 11 inches. Hardcover. |
168 pages Hardcover Over 300 color photos 9" x 11" $39.00 retail
They Did It With Horses
by Philip Weber
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Philip Weber spent most of the last century collecting thousands of photos of horses at work. He picked the best from that collection to put in this new book. Sections include logging, firefighting, farming, hauling freight, and home delivery of ice, dairy, bread and more. |
256 pages Hardcover 400 b&w photos 8.5" x 11" $24.95 retail
It's Showtime!
A Beginner's Guide to Showing Draft Horses
by Robert Mischka
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This book covers what the judges look for, how to groom your horse for the show ring, what to bring with you to the show, how to safely transport horses, shoeing for the showring, showing at halter and in harness, tail tying, mane rolling, preparation at home, and more. It also includes a listing of draft horse shows, sources for show supplies, and other information sources. |
128 pages | Hardcover | 140 b&w photos | 7.5" x 10" | $18.00 retail
Draft Horse Images
by Robert Mischka
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This is a picture book organized into twelve photo essays. There are stories about the the 1992 National Belgian Show, Belgian Championship II Show, and Live Oak Show. Other stories cover the Milwaukee Circus Parade, the Budweiser and the Reminisce Hitches, the Nevada City (California) Carriage Company, Old-Time Horse Logging, Horsepulling in the midwest, farming with horses, and Work and Field Days. |
160 pages | Hardcover | 300 color photos | 8.5" x 11" | $24.00 retail
Let's Show Your Mule
A showcase of the beauty and versatility of today's mules. The author took photos at the 1993 Columbia (Tenn.) Mule Day, Bishop (Cal.) Mule Day, and Shelbyville (Tenn.) Celebration and has picked out the best for this book. There are 228 color photos of some of the best mules in the country. Full photo captions. 92 pages | 9" x 11" | Hardcover | 228 color photos | $19.95 retail
A Mule Photo Album
by Robert Mischka
Draft Horses Today
by Robert Mischka
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An overview of today's draft horse and draft mule scene, starting with a discussion of the five draft breeds found in North America. Chapters on draft horse auctions in the U. S., how you can find vehicles and equipment for draft horses, and how you can learn to use your horses. Many photos show how people are working and playing with their horses today. An appendix lists 30 breed associations, magazines, and equipment sources. An excellent book for newcomers. A great gift. |
176 pages | Hardcover | 290 color photos | 8.5" x 11" | $29.50
Working Horses
by Charles Philip Fox
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332 historic photographs, along with Mr. Fox's interesting text, tell the story of how horses and mules did everything at the turn of the century. Open it to any page and you will find something of interest. This very popular book has been greeted with acclaim from all reviewers. |
250 pages Hardcover 332 b&w photos 8.5" x 11" $21.95 retail
The Percheron Horse in America
by Joseph Mischka
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During the work horse era there were three times more Percherons than all other draft breeds combined. This book covers the breed from 1848 to 1990, including a history of the Percheron Ass'n and highlights of some prominent horses and people in the past. |
179 pages Hardcover 100 b&w photos 7.5" x 10" $19.95 retail
Selecting, Training, and Using Draft Horses
Intended for newcomers to draft horses, this little booklet is filled with practical advice, including a discussion of of the running W as a training device. In this edition we have added the late Mr. Saxons autobiography written during his year-long battle with cancer. 46 pages Softcover 16 b&w photos 7" x 9" $10.00 retail
by Merle Saxon

In Praise of Oxen
by Terry James
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We liked this book so much that when we learned it had gone out of print we decided to help get it republished. Terry James' stunning photographs in the ox country of southwestern Nova Scotia commemorates the important role this draft animal plays there. This book will appeal to more than just oxen lovers. |
108 pages Hardcover 75 color photos 8.5" x 11" $27.95 retail
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