New Horse Handbook

Author : William Micklem
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0756699878
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Horse Riding Manual written by William Micklem and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-03-05 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses allow ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and this extraordinary ebook shows you how. Now revised and updated, the Complete Horse Riding Manual covers dressage, show jumping, and cross-country riding, detailing everything you need to know to compete in these events, whether you are a beginner or more experienced rider. Complete Horse Riding Manual is brimming with advice on finding the best horse for you, training a young horse, forming the ultimate horse-and-rider team, boosting and maintaining your own physical fitness and suppleness, and building the fitness and stamina of your horse.

Author : Nancy Bowker
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402726859
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Horse Handbook written by Nancy Bowker and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packed with photographs, this valuable reference is a must-have for anyone considering buying or rehousing a horse. Get ready for your horse’s arrival by considering the animal’s emotional needs. Be sure you have the appropriate equipment and supplies, and familiarize yourself with ailments common to horses that have been recently transported. Prepare for “first-day handling” so you’ll know exactly what to do when the trailer finally pulls up. Understand horse social structure so you can introduce your new horse to others you already own. Help your horse deal with the stress of relocating, and be sure to build good relationships with horse-care professionals. Tips are included for traveling to a show and selecting a new home for your horse. A bibliography and resource lists direct you to further information. A Selection of the Equestrian Edge Book Club.

Author : Elwyn Hartley Edwards
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0789489821
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbooks: Horses written by Elwyn Hartley Edwards and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2002-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed for all those who love horses. Tracing the evolution of equines, this guide also explains the difference between horses and ponies, looks at how different breeds evolved or were selectively developed, and examines equine anatomy and behavior. Packed with 250 vivid full-color photographs of more than 100 horse-breeds, it uses a systematic approach from Dorling Kindersley and the Smithsonian Institution to train readers of all experience levels to identify and appreciate the wide variety of horses in the world. A visual identity key helps you recognize different horse breeds, and guides you to the correct entry based on what you see and observe. Each entry combines a concise description with annotated photographs to highlight the main characteristics and distinguishing features of the breed, with details on coloring, country or region of origin, breed history, and how the breed has been used in the human world. A concise glossary provides instant interpretation of equine terms. The clear visuals and distinctive facts are accompanied by expert prose from author Elwyn Hartley Edwards, former editor of Riding magazine and former consulting editor to Horse and Hound. The book is a clear, concise, comprehensive, and indispensable identification guide for beginners and established equine enthusiasts alike.

Author : Lynn R. Miller
Publisher : Small Farmer's Journal
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Work Horse Handbook written by Lynn R. Miller and published by Small Farmer's Journal. This book was released on 1981 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small Farmer's Journal is after a new view of involvement, ownership, craftsmanship, and the understandable/mysterious seeds of magic. They also seek the craft of good farming and the faith that comes of thankful farming. Small Farmer's Journal wants to be defenders and agents of and for good farming and they realize that they are a small endeavor with small consequences. Work Horse Handbook has become a classic and the standard reference. This popular, highly regarded text is filled with current information and hundreds of photographs and drawings. It is a sensitive and intelligent examination of the craft of the teamster. From care and feeding through hitching and driving, every aspect is covered. Find out for yourself why this book is considered by thousands of people to be the volume on working horses in harness.

Author : Eileen Wheeler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Horse Facilities Handbook written by Eileen Wheeler and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Abigail Hogg
Publisher : David & Charles
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Horse Behavior Handbook written by Abigail Hogg and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2003-10-15 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using case studies, colour diagrams, tables and checklists, the book describes in graphic detail how and why horses behave as they do. It draws upon the writer's personal experience dealing with problem horses - and the issues faced by their owners and riders - and offers sympathetic, informed and intelligent advice on how to get the best out of horse and rider.

Author : Ashley Wood
Publisher : Chartwell
ISBN 13 : 078582555X
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Horsecare Handbook written by Ashley Wood and published by Chartwell. This book was released on 2009-09-03 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manual of essential information on every aspect of horse care, designed for both first-time and experienced owners and riders.

Author : Maria Costantino
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780760756591
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handbook of Horse Breeds written by Maria Costantino and published by . This book was released on 2004-06-18 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An informative and enjoyable guide, The Handbook of Horse Breeds looks at the history and development of modern horse breeds, and horse anatomy, senses and behavior. The bulk of the book looks at the major horse breeds, including ponies, heavy horses and light horses, and detailing size, characteristics, country of origin and colors. Containing over 200 types, this is a comprehensive guide to the most popular and widely-known horse breeds in the world today."--Page 4 cover

Author : Heather Smith Thomas
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Horse Conformation Handbook written by Heather Smith Thomas and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03-15 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses with good conformation move fluidly, experience less wear and tear on joints, and are more apt to stay fit. Explaining how conformation relates to structure and function, Heather Smith Thomas shows you how to identify a horse’s desirable attributes and potential faults. You’ll learn to train your eye to see past an animal’s physical beauty and recognize proper balance, leg angles, and height as you confidently select horses that have superior durability, trainability, and athletic potential.

Author : Melyni Worth
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603425411
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Horse Nutrition Handbook written by Melyni Worth and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good nutrition is essential for a strong and healthy horse. Here are in-depth explorations on the benefits of additives and herbal supplements inform Worth’s dietary approach toward treating common health problems that include colic, cribbing, Cushing disease, ulcers, tying-up syndrome, and more. Providing your horse with a healthy, well-balanced diet will keep him looking and feeling his best for years to come.