Synopses & Reviews
andlt;Bandgt;THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO OWNING, MAINTAINING, AND ENJOYING HORSES.andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt; andlt;Iandgt;The Whole Horse Catalog,andlt;/Iandgt; the definitive horse guide, is now completely revised and updated to include everything from advances in nutritional thinking to sources on the World Wide Web. With hundreds of illustrations and a detailed, easy-to-understand text, this new edition of andlt;Iandgt;The Whole Horse Catalogandlt;/Iandgt; is the one-stop book for all your equestrian needs. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;UL TYPE=DISCandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Where to look for a horse andlt;LIandgt;How to select a horse andlt;LIandgt;How to choose stable construction and furnishings andlt;LIandgt;Horse health care, feeding, and grooming andlt;LIandgt;Tack: from bits, bridles, and saddles to halters and harnesses andlt;LIandgt;Apparel and new equipment advances for riders andlt;LIandgt;Equestrian sports for participants and spectators alike, including ideas for "holidays on horseback" andlt;LIandgt;Equestrian magazines, organizations, and Web locations andlt;/ULandgt; andlt;BRandgt; Filled with advice and contacts, andlt;Iandgt;The Whole Horse Catalogandlt;/Iandgt; is a complete resource guide for the novice and experienced equestrian alike.
Synopsis
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO OWNING, MAINTAINING, AND ENJOYING HORSES.The Whole Horse Catalog, the definitive horse guide, is now completely revised and updated to include everything from advances in nutritional thinking to sources on the World Wide Web. With hundreds of illustrations and a detailed, easy-to-understand text, this new edition of The Whole Horse Catalog is the one-stop book for all your equestrian needs.
- Where to look for a horse
- How to select a horse
- How to choose stable construction and furnishings
- Horse health care, feeding, and grooming
- Tack: from bits, bridles, and saddles to halters and harnesses
- Apparel and new equipment advances for riders
- Equestrian sports for participants and spectators alike, including ideas for "holidays on horseback"
- Equestrian magazines, organizations, and Web locations
Filled with advice and contacts, The Whole Horse Catalog is a complete resource guide for the novice and experienced equestrian alike.
About the Author
Steven D. Price,andlt;/Bandgt; Editorial Director, is the author of several books about horses and an avid fan of riding and other equestrian-related pursuits. He lives in New York City.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;Contentsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;PREFACEandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;1 Selecting a Horseandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Breeds, Types, and Other Choicesandlt;BRandgt;Colors and Markingsandlt;BRandgt;Other Factorsandlt;BRandgt;Where to Lookandlt;BRandgt;Assessing Individual Horsesandlt;BRandgt;Purchase Priceandlt;BRandgt;Joint Ownershipandlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;2 Stablingandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;What Kind of Horse-Keeping Arrangement Is Rightandlt;BRandgt;The Remudaandlt;BRandgt;Field Keepingandlt;BRandgt;Sheds and Free-Access Sheltersandlt;BRandgt;Stablesandlt;BRandgt;Types of Buildingsandlt;BRandgt;Rings and Arenasandlt;BRandgt;Fencingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;3 Stable Managementandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Basic Careandlt;BRandgt;Feedingandlt;BRandgt;Exercisingandlt;BRandgt;Beddingandlt;BRandgt;Groomingandlt;BRandgt;Mane and Tail Stylingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;4 Horse Healthandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Soundness in Horsesandlt;BRandgt;Routine Preventive Careandlt;BRandgt;The Horse in Trouble: Problems and Treatmentsandlt;BRandgt;Special Medical Problemsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;5 Tackandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Bitsandlt;BRandgt;Bridlesandlt;BRandgt;Supplements to the Bitandlt;BRandgt;Saddlesandlt;BRandgt;Supplements to the Saddleandlt;BRandgt;Haltersandlt;BRandgt;Harnessandlt;BRandgt;Saddle Padsandlt;BRandgt;Horse Blanketsandlt;BRandgt;Tack for Specialized Trainingandlt;BRandgt;Protective Equipmentandlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;6 Apparelandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The History of Riding Apparelandlt;BRandgt;Bootsandlt;BRandgt;Pantsandlt;BRandgt;Shirtsandlt;BRandgt;Vestsandlt;BRandgt;Coatsandlt;BRandgt;Glovesandlt;BRandgt;Hatsandlt;BRandgt;Sticksandlt;BRandgt;Spursandlt;BRandgt;Miscellaneous Accessoriesandlt;BRandgt;Special Notes on Buying Riding Apparelandlt;BRandgt;Dress Requirementsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;7 Equestrian Activitiesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Horse Showsandlt;BRandgt;Western Horse Showsandlt;BRandgt;Rodeosandlt;BRandgt;Fox Huntingandlt;BRandgt;Gymkhanasandlt;BRandgt;Distance Ridingandlt;BRandgt;Riding for the Handicappedandlt;BRandgt;Horse Transportationandlt;BRandgt;How to Photograph Your Horse Or Someone Else'sandlt;BRandgt;All in the Mind: The Rise of Sports Psychologyandlt;BRandgt;Hollywood Goes to the Horses, or "Cue the Pinto"andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;8 Holidays on Horsebackandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The United States and Canadaandlt;BRandgt;International Trekking and Other Cross-Country Riding Opportunitiesandlt;BRandgt;Camping with Your Horseandlt;BRandgt;Museumsandlt;BRandgt;Further Informationandlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;9 Organizationsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Magazinesandlt;BRandgt;Books and Videotapesandlt;BRandgt;Equine Humane Movementsandlt;BRandgt;Future Farmers of Americaandlt;BRandgt;Intercollegiate Horse Show Associationandlt;BRandgt;Catalog Shoppingandlt;BRandgt;Horses on the Webandlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;INDEXandlt;/Bandgt;