Synopses & Reviews
Horse Lover’s Daily Companion is a unique, easy-to-use, and inspiring handbook filled with a year’s worth of insight, helpful tips, and practical advice into the equine-human relationship for all horse lovers and owners. Whether you’re a riding veteran or someone who’s simply pined away for horses since childhood, this book will provide you with a lifetime’s worth of ways to enjoy and appreciate horses, whether or not you have 40 acres and a stable of Appaloosas in your backyard, or just a shelf full of books! The format–a year-long, day-minder-type book– is not meant to be read cover to cover; rather, the book can fall open on any given day and provide insight, inspiration, and valuable information on everything equine.
Each day features rousing notions, activity suggestions, and novel facts that remind you of why you love horses:
Monday - An illustrated guide to horse breeds, from Appaloosa to the Zorse
Tuesday - Equine activities, such as riding sidesaddle, herding cows, and driving
Wednesday - Horses through the ages, from prehistory to modern equine heroes
Thursday - Behind-the-scenes access to real life in the stable
Friday - Health, wellness, and nutrition
Weekends - Bonding, relationship building, and planning special occasions
With Horse Lover's Daily Companion, you'll find a year's worth of ideas and activities that will stoke your passion for horses and inspire you to spend as much time as you can in their presence.
Synopsis
Horse Lover’s Daily Companion is a unique, easy-to-use, and inspiring handbook filled with a year’s worth of insight, helpful tips, and practical advice into the equine-human relationship for all horse lovers and owners. Whether you’re a riding veteran or someone who’s simply pined away for horses since childhood, this book will provide you with a lifetime’s worth of ways to enjoy and appreciate horses, whether or not you have 40 acres and a stable of Appaloosas in your backyard, or just a shelf full of books. The format of the book– a year-long, day-minder-type book– is not meant to be read cover to cover; rather, the book can fall open on any given day and still serve its designated purpose.
Synopsis
This unique and inspiring handbook is filled with a years worth of insight, helpful tips, and practical advice into the equine-human relationship for all horse lovers and owners.
Synopsis
You will be introduced to the wide variety of horse breeds from the Appaloosa to the Tennessee Walking Horse to the Zorse, including such rare breeds such as the Florida Cracker and the Sorraia. This book also explores equine activities, such as going bareback, riding sidesaddle, herding cows and driving and includes access to real life in the stable.
There is also an exploration of horses throughout the ages, from prehistory to modern equine horses, including horses from literature and myth such as Flicka, Black Beauty and Pegasus There is helpful information on health issues that may affect your horse such as colic, tying up syndrome and West Nile Virus.
You can start reading this book from the beginning, following the days of the week throughout the year, reading one entry each day. You can also read from the middle, the end, or dip in and out as inspiration strikes. The most important thing is that you can use this book however you want. The Horse Lover’s Daily Companion will provide you with a year’s worth of day-to-day ideas and activities that will fuel your passion for horses.
About the Author
Audrey Pavia is a former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an award-winning freelance writer specializing in equine subjects. She is the author of several horse books: Horses for Dummies, Horseback Riding for Dummies, Horse Health and Nutrition for Dummies, Trail Riding: A Complete Guide, Paint Spirit, Appaloosa Spirit, Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up? and The Ultimate Horse Lover. Audrey has also authored hundreds of articles on various equine topics in a number of horse publications, including Western Horseman, the Trail Rider, Equestrian Retailer, Horses USA, Appaloosa Journal, Paint Horse Journal, Quarter Horses USA, Equine Veterinary Management and USDF Connection magazines. Audrey has been involved with horses since the age of 9, has owned and cared for horses throughout her life, and has trained in both Western and English disciplines.