The Stallion: A Breeding Guide for Owners and Handlers
The Stallion: A Breeding Guide for Owners and Handlers
Overview
When I received this book, I opened it initially intending just to glance through the book. About eight chapters later, I was still at my desk reading.Whether you are involved in the breeding business or not,The Stallionis definitely worth adding to your equine library. In keeping with McCall's style, the book is highly entertaining. Yet although it is enjoyable to read, it is no less complex or detailed in content and provides endless insights into the behavior and psychology of the breeding stallion.McCall's thirty years of experience in the horse business, combined with his enjoyable writing style and detailed exploration of the subject matter make this book an excellent reference and all-around good read! --Show Trail MagazineThe Stallionis an authoritative, sensitive and witty guide to standing, managing and handling stallions. The material in this book cover every aspect of what it takes to run a successful stallion breeding operation.If you are thinking about buying a stallion, read this book first. If you own a stallion, carry a copy of this book around you. If you are a student of horse behavior, grab a copy and explore the author's lifetime of experience with stallions.As any of the author's 5000 former college students will you, Dr. McCall believes in teaching through the art of story telling. This entertaining and informative book is vintage Jim McCall --Jimani PublishingIf your goal is to manage stallions, this book will help you benefit from the experience and insight of one of the most competent stallion manager and physiologists I know. I was a student of Jim's many years ago and credit him with showing me more horsemanship and horse management principles than any other single individual that I have known.Jim McCall blends experience with reflection in a way that many other writers do not. He captures the kindness and courtesy of others through stories told in a detailed and mannerly way and which are not only enjoyable but also educational.Dr. McCall is the product of a lifetime spent working and learning from horses. In addition he is a natural teacher. He has the innate ability to stimulate thought from facts that have been presented in such a way that students are able to formulate their own conclusion.Jim McCall's observations and experiences became a part of everyone he touched. The publication of this book is a testament to him and his ability to make horses work for him. Oftentimes I have met with situations and found myself asking "What would Jim McCall had done?" Jim's lessons give strength, encouragment and conviction. --Steve Johnson, Margaux Stud, Midway, Kentucky--This text refers to thePaperbackedition.Description
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Overview
When I received this book, I opened it initially intending just to glance through the book. About eight chapters later, I was still at my desk reading.Whether you are involved in the breeding business or not,The Stallionis definitely worth adding to your equine library. In keeping with McCall's style, the book is highly entertaining. Yet although it is enjoyable to read, it is no less complex or detailed in content and provides endless insights into the behavior and psychology of the breeding stallion.McCall's thirty years of experience in the horse business, combined with his enjoyable writing style and detailed exploration of the subject matter make this book an excellent reference and all-around good read! --Show Trail MagazineThe Stallionis an authoritative, sensitive and witty guide to standing, managing and handling stallions. The material in this book cover every aspect of what it takes to run a successful stallion breeding operation.If you are thinking about buying a stallion, read this book first. If you own a stallion, carry a copy of this book around you. If you are a student of horse behavior, grab a copy and explore the author's lifetime of experience with stallions.As any of the author's 5000 former college students will you, Dr. McCall believes in teaching through the art of story telling. This entertaining and informative book is vintage Jim McCall --Jimani PublishingIf your goal is to manage stallions, this book will help you benefit from the experience and insight of one of the most competent stallion manager and physiologists I know. I was a student of Jim's many years ago and credit him with showing me more horsemanship and horse management principles than any other single individual that I have known.Jim McCall blends experience with reflection in a way that many other writers do not. He captures the kindness and courtesy of others through stories told in a detailed and mannerly way and which are not only enjoyable but also educational.Dr. McCall is the product of a lifetime spent working and learning from horses. In addition he is a natural teacher. He has the innate ability to stimulate thought from facts that have been presented in such a way that students are able to formulate their own conclusion.Jim McCall's observations and experiences became a part of everyone he touched. The publication of this book is a testament to him and his ability to make horses work for him. Oftentimes I have met with situations and found myself asking "What would Jim McCall had done?" Jim's lessons give strength, encouragment and conviction. --Steve Johnson, Margaux Stud, Midway, Kentucky--This text refers to thePaperbackedition.Description
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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