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Horse Manual Carolyn Henderson

Horse Manual By Carolyn Henderson

Horse Manual by Carolyn Henderson


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Horse Manual Summary

Horse Manual: The complete step-by-step guide to owning a horse or pony by Carolyn Henderson

Whether you are learning to ride, are a novice horse owner or a parent with a pony-mad child, the Horse Manual, now available in paperback, will give you authoritative and practical guidance on all aspects of horse care. Written in a clear, step-by-step style, with plenty of colour photography throughout, it covers the different breeds and their characteristics as well as general care, including field and stable management, equipment, feeding, grooming, health and horse psychology.

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'perfect for the novice horse owner or parent with a pony-mad child'
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About Carolyn Henderson

Carolyn Henderson has owned, ridden and competed on horses and ponies for many years, and has written many books on the subject, for publishers such as Dorling Kindersley, Ebury, J.A. Allen and David & Charles. She lives in Suffolk.

Table of Contents

Understanding a horse: breeds, colours and markings, anatomy, conformation, movement; how a horse thinks and how to think like a horse. Caring for a horse: fields and fencing, stables and shelters, bedding; feeding; trimming and shoeing feet; grooming, bathing, clipping; shaping manes and tails. Health and first aid: signs of a healthy horse; preventative care (vaccination, worming, dental care); the importance of good farriery; common conditions (eg, minor wounds and sweet itch); serious conditions and emergencies (eg, colic); mental health, euthanasia. Tack and equipment: saddles and saddle fitting; bridles, bits and nosebands, protective boots; rugs; kitting out a horse for travelling. Buying a horse: time and cost; identifying your perfect partner; pros and cons of buying privately, from a dealer or at auction; pre-purchase vetting; insurance, loaning, leasing - and how you can still enjoy horses even if you cannot own one. Previous hardback ISBN: 978 1 84425 692 1.

Additional information

GOR006600155
9780857334893
0857334891
Horse Manual: The complete step-by-step guide to owning a horse or pony by Carolyn Henderson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Haynes Publishing Group
20130904
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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