I Love Horses And Tractors

Survival, horses, wild life, farm life and farm humor. This book is a look at the adventures and stories of a city girl becoming a country girl and many of the lessons she and her husband learn along the way. It is filled with stories of the animals they love, the wild life they find and the challenges that just happen on a daily basis. From the eagle they saved, the cat that adopts them, the funny things that horses do, saving a cow in birth, the agony of trying to save a horse that colics and the countless things that have to be fixed as they live in the country. This is a story of retirement as they learn, adapt and overcome obstacles in their transition to country life.

This tribute to 100 years of vintage farm tractors is for all those who "get it": those who appreciate the lines of a recently restored tractor glistening in the sun; those who get goosebumps at the distinctive sounds of the famous Poppin' Johnnies; those who plan their budgets and days around the careful restoration of that Minne-Mo or Farmall.

Running a horse farm requires acquiring, operating, and maintaining an assortment of heavy machinery. This practical guide shows you how to expertly equip your operation with trucks, trailers, tractors, and more. Learn how to compare models, select machines appropriate to your needs, troubleshoot problems, and work with attachments like loaders, disc harrows, and manure spreaders. Using the right machinery will help you work more efficiently, save you money, and leave you more time to spend with your horses.

A favorite storyteller sheds new light on the never-ending process of becoming better for the horse. Over 30 years ago, renowned horseman and popular storyteller Mark Rashid’s first book, Considering the Horse, was published. In it he shared his experiences with horses and people, subtly delivering practical lessons in horsemanship and life in a conversational style that resonated with audiences around the world. Now Rashid considers all that has happened in the years that have passed since that first book was published—the transformative moments and impactful individuals who have helped shape his philosophies and methods since then. With his distinctive voice, he shepherds readers through topics of relevance in the equestrian industry while telling more of his life story, resulting in an engaging memoir-style read that remains rich in nuggets of wisdom that you can put right to work in your daily interactions with horses. In For the Love of the Horse, Rashid explores: Ways he tried to find his own way of being with horses without actually knowing what he was looking for. How the art of aikido, and the teachers he had, changed his ideas about life and relationships outside the dojo. How it feels to be soft (and how it feels to not be), and how Rashid learned to stay true to the principles of softness as he understood them, regardless of the situation. How he broke out of the pattern of assigning human emotions and comprehension to horses. The impact neuroscientist Dr. Steve Peters had on Rashid’s understanding of the horse’s behaviors and responses and how they correlate to what is actually going on in the horse’s brain. The power of observation and learning how to be still, even in the midst of activity. The difference between trying to connect with the horse versus allowing the horse to connect with you. How over time Rashid has shifted from trying techniques that alter a horse’s behavior, to adjusting his own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to help the horse feel safer. In his familiar way, Rashid takes readers on a journey that rewards with both adventure and education, finding new inroads in our attempts to become better company and fairer caregivers to horses. With his thoughtful lifetime of study leading by example, we are all encouraged to consider how far horsemanship has come and how bright its future might be.

New book is tribute to 'A Dog Named Tractor' Dan "Mountain Man" Isom recalls happy memories, shares love for animals, nature BENNETT, Colo. Life has not been always good for author Dan Isom. Just like the rest of the population, Isom has experienced both highs and lows in his personal journey. To exorcise the bad ones and highlight the good ones, he writes a tribute to "A Dog Named Tractor" (published by Xlibris) and reveals other stories of his life shared with nature and animals. A self-confessed hunter, fisherman and cowboy, Isom has had many wonderful memories with the flora and fauna in his side of the world. This book being a tribute to his true friend and loyal business partner, Tractor, has a story that demonstrates how animals can be integral to man's everyday life, even to his happiness. A confessed alcoholic as well, Isom tells how his sweet memories pulled him out of the bog alcoholism has put him in. A story of survival and overcoming his alcohol addiction meshed with his great time around nature and animals, this narrative sends a message that the good things in life always outnumber the bad ones. Down-to-earth as he admits his dark side, Isom shows readers how they too can combat addictions and live life bathed in the beauty of the environment and its friendly creatures. Powerfully communicative amidst its simplicity as a narrative, "A Dog Named Tractor" spreads the message of enjoying each and every moment spent around nature and considering every situation an added learning experience. "A Dog Named Tractor" By Dan "Mountain Man" Isom Softcover - 6 x 9in - 70 pages - ISBN 9781499016192 E-Book - 70 pages - ISBN 9781499016185 Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

A study of how the mule became the major agricultural resource in the American South and was later displaced by the farm tractor.