This book provides invaluable help and guidance for all those wishing to improve their knowledge of stable management and horsemanship. An important guide to all aspects of keeping a horse fit and well for hacking or competition riding, this handbook is illustrated throughout with easy-to-follow line drawings and high quality photographs. The principles of keeping a horse healthy are thoroughly explained, including feeding, grooming, shoeing, veterinary care and sick nursing. Readers will also find guidelines for buying, traveling, stabling and pasture management--aspects of horse care that are vital to maintaining a horse's health and happiness. Monty Mortimer commanded a number of horse transport units in the Army before initiating the Fulmer School of Equitation at Ledston in Yorkshire. He resides in Cheltenham, Glos, United Kingdom.