Synopses & Reviews
Comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the care and management of a horse.
In The Horse Lover's Bible, Tamsin Pickeral takes a unique approach: she provides insight into the reasons why horses behave the way they do. Following her good counsel, riders can develop rapport with their animals.
The book's straightforward layout guides the reader from assessing and purchasing a horse, to maintaining its well-being and ensuring its fitness, to preparing for competitions -- and much more. Checklist summaries appear at the end of each section. Step-by-step photographs and quick-reference boxes complement the comprehensive text.
Some of the topics covered include: Assessing conformation, temperament, ability and breed characteristicsEvaluating equipment and tack for both English and Western ridingAnalyzing horse behavior and natural instinctsStable design, field maintenance, and nutritionBuying, stabling, exercising, grooming, training and showingShoeing, tacking, traveling and breedingStep-by-step clipping, trimming, plaiting, show turnout and quarter markingCommon ailments, and traditional and alternative therapiesPreventive health routines in a handy year-round planFirst-aid and emergency procedures.
The Horse Lover's Bible is a thorough and outstanding handbook for any rider.
Synopsis
A comprehensive up-to-date reference on all aspects horse care and management, one that emphasizes developing insight into horse behavior. It includes checklists, step-by-step photographs and quick reference boxes to compliment the thorough text.