Updated for today's beginning horse enthusiasts!
If you're just getting into the world of horses, there's a lot to learn! Horses For Dummies gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all!
Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding--as well as new information on various equine conditions--this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy and take your riding skills to the next level.
* Features updated safety information
* Includes more riding disciplines
* Offers tips for better nutrition for your horse
* Provides grooming and training recommendations
If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go!
Autorentext
Audrey Pavia is the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an award-winning writer of numerous articles on equine subjects. The author of seven books about horses, she has also contributed to Thoroughbred Times, Horse & Rider, and many other animal magazines.
Janice Posnikoff, DVM, is a highly respected equine veterinarian with over 20 years experience. She is a graduate of the Western College of Veterinarian Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Klappentext
- Understand the basics of caring for horses
- Learn best practices to keep your horse safe and healthy
- Communicate more effectively with your horse
Updated for today's horse enthusiasts
If you're just getting into the world of horses, there's a lot to learn! This book gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all! Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding, this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy and take your riding skills to the next level.
Inside...
- Peruse popular horse breeds
- Gear up with equipment
- Keep your horse clean and happy
- Treat equine health troubles
- Select a riding discipline
- Compete on horseback
Zusammenfassung
Updated for today's beginning horse enthusiasts!
If you're just getting into the world of horses, there's a lot to learn! Horses For Dummies gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all!
Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and ridingas well as new information on various equine conditionsthis resource shows you how to keep your horse happy and take your riding skills to the next level.
- Features updated safety information
- Includes more riding disciplines
- Offers tips for better nutrition for your horse
- Provides grooming and training recommendations
If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go!