{"product_id":"2940157558475","title":"Horse \u0026 Writer: The Definitive Guide to Accurately Depicting Horsemanship in Your Novel or Story","description":"What kind of horse did cowboys actually use for working cows? Would your hero really ride a stallion? How would your character go about breaking a horse? What does it feel like to gallop on a horse, or to fall from one? How does a lady properly ride sidesaddle?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you write historical or contemporary fiction, this guide can help you write about horses and horsemanship with confidence while boosting your word count with detailed description that puts your reader in the saddle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on her skill as both a lifelong equestrian and a writer and editor, Victoria Rouch uses diagrams and clear, conversational writing to answer any questions you may have about writing horses into your story while avoiding Hollywood horse stereotypes that lead to mistakes in your book. \u003cbr\u003eThere are even writing prompts included for both plots and scenes to get you started, or to enrich your work in progress.\u003cbr\u003e?\u003cbr\u003eWhat's Inside? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiagrams and description of horse anatomy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything you need to know to describe the care and maintenance of a horse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInformation on breeds and how to match them to your fictional riders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA full description of tack, including saddle and bridle parts, and even harnesses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA description of the different styles of riding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mechanics of riding - and falling. What is it like to take a fall from a horse? What causes horses to throw their riders? Learn the details of why riders fall and what it's like to hit the ground from someone who knows. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn to understand and describe the different types of lameness in horses in a believable and accurate manner. The book also covers hoof problems and horseshoeing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn about common equine illnesses and how your character can treat them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccess a detailed list of equine professions for your fictional character. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional online resources for continuing your specialized research.","brand":"Victoria Rouch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076618895600,"sku":"2940157558475","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157558475_p0.jpg?v=1764098278","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157558475","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}