Horses and Farms For Fiction Writers

by Jim MacLachlan

Overview

What is it like to own and ride a horse or live on a farm? How far can a horse be ridden in a day or a week? What is the difference between horse breeds & types or English and Western bridles and saddles? How do you pluck a chicken? Is milking a cow any different from milking a goat? Why are some fences made out of boards while others use rails or wire? These are all complicated subjects. Getting the details right can add depth and realism to a story. You’ll find the answers in this book along with links to sites and books that explore the subjects in greater detail.

The cover is Blue, a grandson of Secretariat, my wife's favorite horse. He's shaking off flies; a comical picture of a perennial problem.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940155278894
Publisher:	Jim MacLachlan
Publication date:	06/01/2018
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

I grew up on the family farm with horses, sheep, cattle, fowl, dogs, cats, & a lot of other critters in north central Maryland. While the farm paid for itself, the family remodeling business was the steady income. I worked at that for about 15 years until an injury forced me to change my computer hobby into my career. It was tough at the time, but a great career move from an economic standpoint.

Now I'm the entire IT department for a small manufacturing company in Louisville, KY. My wife of 35+ years & I have a small hobby farm with horses, goats, dogs, & a cat. Taking care of the farm, woodworking, & various fiber arts take up my free time.