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Audrey Pavia (Santa Ana, California) Janice Posnikoff

Horses For Dummies

Audrey Pavia (Santa Ana, California),  Janice Posnikoff

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English
For Dummies
01 November 2019
Horses & ponies
Updated for today’s beginning horse enthusiasts! 

If you’re just getting into the world of horses, there’s a lot to learn! Horses For Dummies gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all!

Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding—as well as new information on various equine conditions—this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy and take your riding skills to the next level.

Features updated safety information  Includes more riding disciplines Offers tips for better nutrition for your horse Provides grooming and training recommendations

If you’re crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go!
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Imprint:   For Dummies
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 188mm,  Spine: 28mm
Weight:   612g
ISBN:   9781119589402
ISBN 10:   1119589401
Pages:   432
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Beginning with Horse Basics 5 Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Horses 7 Chapter 2: Understanding Horses from Head to Hoof 17 Chapter 3: Perusing Popular Horse Breeds 39 Part 2: Selecting a Horse and the Stuff that Goes with Him 59 Chapter 4: Preparing to Make Your Purchase 61 Chapter 5: Making the Big Buy 87 Chapter 6: Getting into Gear with Horse Equipment 111 Chapter 7: Housing Your Horse Comfortably 151 Part 3: Taking Care of Your Horse 169 Chapter 8: Establishing an Everyday Routine 171 Chapter 9: Keeping Your Horse Clean and Pretty 183 Chapter 10: Preventing Equine Health Problems 207 Chapter 11: Examining and Treating Equine Health Troubles 219 Chapter 12: Giving Up Your Horse 255 Part 4: Handling Your Horse with Ease 263 Chapter 13: Working with Your Horse from the Ground 265 Chapter 14: Selecting a Riding Discipline 289 Chapter 15: Getting Ready Before You Mount 301 Chapter 16: Taking Control in the Saddle 311 Chapter 17: Staying Safe on (and around) Your Horse 333 Chapter 18: Competing on Horseback 345 Chapter 19: Riding for the Fun of It 363 Part 5: The Part of Tens 377 Chapter 20: Ten Horse Myths 379 Chapter 21: Ten Great Movies about Horses 385 Index 391

Audrey Pavia is the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an award-winning writer of numerous articles on equine subjects. The author of seven books about horses, she has also contributed to Thoroughbred Times, Horse & Rider, and many other animal magazines. Janice Posnikoff, DVM, is a highly respected equine veterinarian with over 20 years experience. She is a graduate of the Western College of Veterinarian Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.

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