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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!
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!
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.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Beginning with Horse Basics 5
Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Horses 7
Chapter 2: Understanding Horses from Head to Hoof 17
Chapter 3: Perusing Popular Horse Breeds 39
Part 2: Selecting a Horse and the Stuff that Goes with Him 59
Chapter 4: Preparing to Make Your Purchase 61
Chapter 5: Making the Big Buy 87
Chapter 6: Getting into Gear with Horse Equipment 111
Chapter 7: Housing Your Horse Comfortably 151
Part 3: Taking Care of Your Horse 169
Chapter 8: Establishing an Everyday Routine 171
Chapter 9: Keeping Your Horse Clean and Pretty 183
Chapter 10: Preventing Equine Health Problems 207
Chapter 11: Examining and Treating Equine Health Troubles 219
Chapter 12: Giving Up Your Horse 255
Part 4: Handling Your Horse with Ease 263
Chapter 13: Working with Your Horse from the Ground 265
Chapter 14: Selecting a Riding Discipline 289
Chapter 15: Getting Ready Before You Mount 301
Chapter 16: Taking Control in the Saddle 311
Chapter 17: Staying Safe on (and around) Your Horse 333
Chapter 18: Competing on Horseback 345
Chapter 19: Riding for the Fun of It 363
Part 5: The Part of Tens 377
Chapter 20: Ten Horse Myths 379
Chapter 21: Ten Great Movies about Horses 385
Index 391
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Pferdesport |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 432 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119589402 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119589401 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Herstellernummer: | 1W119589400 |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Pavia, Audrey |
| Orchester: | Posnikoff, Janice |
| Hersteller: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Maße: | 234 x 185 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Audrey Pavia |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 19.12.2019 |
| Gewicht: | 0,62 kg |
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.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Beginning with Horse Basics 5
Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Horses 7
Chapter 2: Understanding Horses from Head to Hoof 17
Chapter 3: Perusing Popular Horse Breeds 39
Part 2: Selecting a Horse and the Stuff that Goes with Him 59
Chapter 4: Preparing to Make Your Purchase 61
Chapter 5: Making the Big Buy 87
Chapter 6: Getting into Gear with Horse Equipment 111
Chapter 7: Housing Your Horse Comfortably 151
Part 3: Taking Care of Your Horse 169
Chapter 8: Establishing an Everyday Routine 171
Chapter 9: Keeping Your Horse Clean and Pretty 183
Chapter 10: Preventing Equine Health Problems 207
Chapter 11: Examining and Treating Equine Health Troubles 219
Chapter 12: Giving Up Your Horse 255
Part 4: Handling Your Horse with Ease 263
Chapter 13: Working with Your Horse from the Ground 265
Chapter 14: Selecting a Riding Discipline 289
Chapter 15: Getting Ready Before You Mount 301
Chapter 16: Taking Control in the Saddle 311
Chapter 17: Staying Safe on (and around) Your Horse 333
Chapter 18: Competing on Horseback 345
Chapter 19: Riding for the Fun of It 363
Part 5: The Part of Tens 377
Chapter 20: Ten Horse Myths 379
Chapter 21: Ten Great Movies about Horses 385
Index 391
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Sport |
| Produktart: | Nachschlagewerke |
| Rubrik: | Hobby & Freizeit |
| Thema: | Pferdesport |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 432 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119589402 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119589401 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Herstellernummer: | 1W119589400 |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Pavia, Audrey |
| Orchester: | Posnikoff, Janice |
| Hersteller: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Maße: | 234 x 185 x 22 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Audrey Pavia |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 19.12.2019 |
| Gewicht: | 0,62 kg |
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