For the best practical advice on all aspects of horse ownership, Essential Horse is filled with expert guidance to help you truly care for your pet. As well as simple, clear advice on how best to look after your horse, this book contains a step-by-step guide to riding skills and detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology to help you understand your horse's needs and avoid potential injuries. With key stable skills, health and dietary advice and detailed analysis of dressage, showjumping and eventing for the advanced rider, Essential Horse will help to keep your pet healthy and happy throughout his life and keep you firmly in the saddle.