Horses For Dummies - Softcover

Pavia, Audrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764551388 ISBN 13: 9780764551383

Publisher: For Dummies, 1999

Synopsis

Horses are amazing, incredible creatures. They’re as breathtakingly beautiful as they are powerful and fast. They’re wild in their souls, yet they gladly give us their hearts. Horses offer people beauty, a connection to nature, and a quiet and dignified companionship that no other animal can provide in the same way.

Whether you’re contemplating riding a horse for the first time in your life or wondering how to care for your first horse, this book will be a great help to you. Even experienced riders benefit from the in-depth coverage on riding styles and the wide variety of competitive disciplines.

Horses For Dummies can help you understand the horse and how it functions, both physically and mentally. When you know how to communicate what you want to a horse, he’ll do your bidding. You also find out how to care for this amazing creature and to ride with ease.

To fit in with the horsey crowd, you find out all about the following and more:

• The parts of a horse and distinctive markings, such as a star and blaze
• How the horse sees the world – and humankind
• Whether horse ownership is really for you at this time in your life, or whether leasing or taking lessons are better options
• Choosing a horse based on breed, age, or gender
• Types of horse equipment: Tack, grooming supplies, and riding apparel
• Recognizing common health problems
• Brushing up on grooming skills
• Handling your horse while you are on the ground or in the saddle
• The best ways to mount and dismount, and how to hold the reins
• The basics of the different riding disciplines
• Safety issues

If you want to achieve a profound bond with your horse, always put yourself in your horse’s place and try to comprehend the equine experience. Not only will you come to understand and appreciate your horse, but your horse will come to view you as a protector – and will ultimately grow to trust you with his very life.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Look inside for a full-color guide to horse breeds

The fun and easy way® to train, care for, and have fun with your horse

If you're crazy about horses and thinking about buying one, then this friendly guide is just what you need to giddyup and go. From boarding, feeding, and grooming to training, riding, competing, and more, it tells you how to keep your four-hoofed friend happy — and take your riding skills to the next level.

Discover how to

• See what?s involved in horse ownership
• Feed, groom, and handle your horse
• Recognize common horse ailments
• Have fun in the saddle
• Get involved in equestrian competitions

Praise for Horses For Dummies

"Andrea Pavia's longstanding passion for horses serves as a wellspring for providing readers with accurate, inspiring, and interesting information on equines."
— Moira Harris, Editor, Horse Illustrated and Equine Athlete magazines

"A must-have resource for horse lovers and novice owners. . . . An easy-to-read, informative book that takes readers through all aspects of the equestrian world."
— Carroll Brown Arnold, Publisher/Editor, America's Cutter and America's Barrel Racer magazines

About the Author

Audrey Pavia is Book Review Editor at Horse Illustrated magazine and the author of three books about horses.

Janice Posnikoff, DVM, is an equine veterinarian who cowrites the "Vet on Call" in Horse Illustrated.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0764551388
• ISBN 13: 9780764551383
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400