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Summary: Desmond Morris should stick to dogs.
Review: Desmond Morris' insights and comments on horse behavior are written from the stand point of someone who has limited contact with horses, and who has ridden little, if ever.
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Summary: Fun and Informative
Review: Horsewatching is an entertaining discussion about the horse. It covers such things as horse body language; how well horses can hear, see, and smell; how fast they run; how old they get; plus tidbits like why we call nightmares "nightmares." Best of all, this information comes in an interesting, easy-to-read, and easy-to-find format. It's a great book for horse lovers everywhere
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Summary: Very Elabourate
Review: I don't think this book could have been written any better. As a fellow horse lover I have actually found myself communicaing with my horse a lot more. I think that Morris did an excellent job with this book, and I would highly recommend it to anyone loking for more information on horses.
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Summary: Very Elabourate
Review: I don't think this book could have been written any better. As a fellow horse lover I have actually found myself communicaing with my horse a lot more. I think that Morris did an excellent job with this book, and I would highly recommend it to anyone loking for more information on horses.
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Summary: HorseWatching- For The Inexperienced Horse Person
Review: In "Horse Watching" Desmond Morris explains in adequate detail some of the lesser thought aspects when it comes to horses. Such questions as "Why does a horse whinny?" are answered in this injustly named book. When you read the front cover, the critics and publishers give Morris far too much credit for a book suitable for 8-12 year olds. Yes, this book is fantastic for the new equestrian, but no, for the older and/or more experienced person, this book wouldn't be of much help.Because of the fact Desmond Morris has written so many books about various animals, it indicates that he most likely has no or limited experience with horses, and textbooks and research filled the pages, not actual experience and raw knowledge.
Thanks for reading my review! Yours Truly,
Anna
The Equestrian Critique :)
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Summary: HorseWatching- For The Inexperienced Horse Person
Review: In "Horse Watching" Desmond Morris explains in adequate detail some of the lesser thought aspects when it comes to horses. Such questions as "Why does a horse whinny?" are answered in this injustly named book. When you read the front cover, the critics and publishers give Morris far too much credit for a book suitable for 8-12 year olds. Yes, this book is fantastic for the new equestrian, but no, for the older and/or more experienced person, this book wouldn't be of much help. Because of the fact Desmond Morris has written so many books about various animals, it indicates that he most likely has no or limited experience with horses, and textbooks and research filled the pages, not actual experience and raw knowledge.
Thanks for reading my review! Yours Truly,
Anna
The Equestrian Critique :)
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Summary: I own it and love it.
Review: It was given tio me on my 12th birthday. I simply love it. I've read it several times getting something different every time.
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Summary: Novicewatching
Review: Mr. Desmond's book displays near complete inexperience with hroses. I wonder if he's even ridden a horse before. Furthermore, I thought the book was actually geared more towards children rather than adults. He has interesting facts here and there, but that's all I can say about it!
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Summary: Novicewatching
Review: Mr. Desmond's book displays near complete inexperience with hroses. I wonder if he's even ridden a horse before. Furthermore, I thought the book was actually geared more towards children rather than adults. He has interesting facts here and there, but that's all I can say about it!
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Summary: This book is OK
Review: This book has an interesting look at a horses behavior, but i felt that it lacked depth and a true understanding of what a horse is really like. Morris attempted explanations on why horses whinny, shake their head, and what their body language means, but it is more of a textbook answer than real experiences. I have been around horses my whole life, and some of these things Morris says are true some of the time. It is a good supplement to why a horse behaves the way he does, as long as you can add in your own interpretations.
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