Grooming (Horse Illustrated Simple Solutions) - Softcover

Moyer, Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931993971 ISBN 13: 9781931993975

Publisher: CompanionHouse Books, 2007

Synopsis

Daily grooming is a vital part of horse care, and this Simple Solutions title by Elizabeth Moyer encapsulates the benefits and procedure in an easy-to-read entertaining way. Grooming offers many healthful rewards to the horse and also helps to build a bond between owner and his or her horse. This guide, with colorful and instructive illustrations by Jean Abernethy, offers advice on choosing the right equipment (brushes, currycomb, hoof pick, grooming mitts, etc.) and the best way to groom a horse. Starting with the stiffest brush and progresses to the softest one, grooming should systematic for you and therapeutic for the horse. While the goal is to remove dirt and shine the coat, the groomer is also giving the horse quality time and improving its health and hygiene. There are chapters on hoof care, mane and tail care, bathing, and trimming that offer readers specific advice about grooming the horse’s whole body.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Gleaming and gorgeous, well-brushed horses are the envy of their stablemates, but good grooming is more than skin deep. Without thoough daily care, a horse can suffer from easily preventable illnesses and untreated injuries. With Grooming, you'll learn a routine that promotes equine health, including currying, mane and tail care, hoof cleaning, and bathing. You'll benefit too, because frequent grooming sessions will strengthen your bond with your horse.

About the Author:

Elizabeth Moyer is a horse owner and lifelong equestrienne. She is the editor of Horse Illustrated magazine, along with Horses USA and the Popular Horses series.

About this edition

• Publisher: CompanionHouse Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1931993971
• ISBN 13: 9781931993975
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Abernethy Jean