Horses for Dummies

Name: Horses for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780764597978

ISBN-10: 0764597973

ISBN-13: 9780764597978

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Audrey Pavia, Janice Posnikoff

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The ever-popular guide to horse ownership over 100,000 copies sold now fully revised and updated 4.3 million Americans ride recreationally and 1.9 million own horses. For those who love to ride and want to own, this is the perfect guide. It explains what s entailed in ownership from choosing a horse and tack to feeding, grooming, stabling, and health care and gives people the know-how they need to have more fun on the trail and in the ring. For this new edition, the autho have revised and updated information throughout on how to select and care for a horse. They ve brought information on equine illnesses and treatments up to date, gathered together the best online resources for horse…

Book details

List price: $21.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/30/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English



Introduction



Beginning with Horse Basics



Welcome to the World of Horses



Understanding Horses from Head to Hoof



Perusing Popular Horse Breeds



Selecting a Horse and the Stuff that Goes with Him



Preparing to Make Your Purchase



Making the Big Buy



Getting into Gear with Horse Equipment



Housing Your Horse Comfortably



Taking Care of Your Horse



Establishing an Everyday Routine



Keeping Your Horse Clean and Pretty



Preventing Equine Health Problems



Examining and Treating Equine Health Troubles



Giving Up Your Horse



Handling Your Horse with Ease



Working with Your Horse from the Ground



Selecting a Riding Discipline



Getting Ready Before You Mount



Taking Control in the Saddle



Staying Safe on (and around) Your Horse



Competing on Horseback



Riding for the Fun of It



The Part of Tens



Ten Horse Myths



Ten Great Movies about Horses


Appendix: Equine Resources


Index