Reviews for the hardcover edition: ''An extremely
useful book for the general rider.'' --Horse Country
''Written in accessible language... reader-friendly
layout includes color photos on every page.'' --Sci-Tech
News This comprehensive and up-to-date reference takes a
different approach to horse care and management by
providing insights into the reasons why horses behave
the way they do. Following the author's good counsel
here, riders and owners can ensure their horses receive
the best care while developing a valuable, lasting
rapport with them. The book's straightforward layout
guides the owner and rider through the full range of
issues, from assessing and purchasing a horse, to
maintaining its well-being and ensuring its fitness,
preparing for competitions, dealing with illness and
injury, and much more. Checklist summaries appear at the
end of each section. Step-by-step photographs and
quick-reference boxes complement the comprehensive text.
The topics include: Assessing conformation, temperament,
ability and breed characteristics Evaluating equipment
and tack for both English and Western riding Analyzing
horse behavior and natural instincts Stable design,
field maintenance and nutrition Buying, stabling,
exercising, grooming, training and showing Shoeing,
tacking, traveling and breeding Step-by-step clipping,
trimming, plaiting, show turnout and quarter marking
Common ailments and traditional and alternative
therapies A handy year-round plan of preventive health
routines First-aid and emergency procedures. ''The Horse
Lover's Bible'' is a thorough and outstanding handbook
for any rider, and especially valuable to new
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