Download or read book Horse Care 101 written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches you how to build a relationship with your new horse, how to care for him, feed him, ride him, and what to do in the event you need to sell your horse. Main features include: • Acclimating your horse to his new home • Transitioning from an outdoor horse to a barn horse • Adjusting your horse to new horses • Feeding your horse and how to adjust him to new food • Spotting and treating illnesses • Knowing and correcting bad habits, whether in the barn or while riding • Proper equipment and treatment while riding • Proper procedure if you need to sell the horse If you are new to owning a horse and need to learn the basics (buying, riding, feeding, selling), then this book is for you. The book explains each point in short, easy-to-read paragraphs, so you will not miss anything important. Additionally, this book explains that horses have feelings, providing a helpful human equivalent to better understand the horse’s position. Horses are intelligent creatures, not push-button machines. A horse’s feelings can be compared to a human’s feelings. Just like humans, horses are individuals with minds of their own. About the Expert Karin Bauer is a widow with no children. She is a freelance writer and blogger. She is also an entrepreneur. She runs three online business and enjoys sales and marketing. Formerly a New Jersey state government employee, Karin left her job to become self-employed. Her job was very dead-end and too demanding for the low pay and lack of time off. She wanted to have more time for traveling and writing about her travel adventures. Karin has been riding horses for over 30 years. She used to compete in show jumping events, but now rides for pleasure. She rides horses at her local equestrian center and helps care for them. Karin has traveled to many countries and includes horseback riding in her travel plans. She embarks on adventurous horseback riding vacations while traveling. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Horse Care 101 written by Ehab Mahmoud and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Horse Care 101" is your comprehensive guide to responsible horse ownership and compassionate equine care. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or just beginning your journey with horses, this book offers a wealth of knowledge to help you provide the best possible care for these magnificent creatures. Inside, you'll find a wealth of information on everything from choosing the right horse breed to understanding their behavior, creating the perfect equine home, and ensuring their health and well-being. With detailed chapters on nutrition, grooming, training, and emergency preparedness, you'll be well-equipped to nurture a strong and fulfilling bond with your horse. Discover ethical considerations in horse care and learn how to support equine welfare initiatives while celebrating the joys and challenges of your journey with horses. Embrace the responsibility of being a guardian of equine well-being and commit to a lifetime of learning and improvement in horse care practices. Whether you dream of competitive riding, peaceful trail rides, or simply sharing your life with these magnificent animals, "Horse Care 101" is your trusted companion on the path to responsible and compassionate horse ownership. Saddle up and embark on a journey of knowledge, compassion, and lifelong learning with your equine companions by your side.
Download or read book Horse Care 101 written by Howexpert and published by Howexpert. This book was released on 2019-12-21 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches you how to build a relationship with your new horse, how to care for him, feed him, ride him, and what to do in the event you need to sell your horse. Main features include: - Acclimating your horse to his new home - Transitioning from an outdoor horse to a barn horse - Adjusting your horse to new horses - Feeding your horse and how to adjust him to new food - Spotting and treating illnesses - Knowing and correcting bad habits, whether in the barn or while riding - Proper equipment and treatment while riding - Proper procedure if you need to sell the horse If you are new to owning a horse and need to learn the basics (buying, riding, feeding, selling), then this book is for you. The book explains each point in short, easy-to-read paragraphs, so you will not miss anything important. Additionally, this book explains that horses have feelings, providing a helpful human equivalent to better understand the horse's position. Horses are intelligent creatures, not push-button machines. A horse's feelings can be compared to a human's feelings. Just like humans, horses are individuals with minds of their own. About the Expert Karin Bauer is a widow with no children. She is a freelance writer and blogger. She is also an entrepreneur. She runs three online business and enjoys sales and marketing. Formerly a New Jersey state government employee, Karin left her job to become self-employed. Her job was very dead-end and too demanding for the low pay and lack of time off. She wanted to have more time for traveling and writing about her travel adventures. Karin has been riding horses for over 30 years. She used to compete in show jumping events, but now rides for pleasure. She rides horses at her local equestrian center and helps care for them. Karin has traveled to many countries and includes horseback riding in her travel plans. She embarks on adventurous horseback riding vacations while traveling. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Basic Horse Care written by Eleanor F. Prince and published by Main Street Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents guidelines for good horse management for anyone who owns a horse or is thinking of buying one.
Download or read book Complete Horse Care Manual written by Colin Vogel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-17 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated in full color throughout, with more than 650 specially commissioned color photographs and diagrams, Complete Horse Care Manual is almost a Vet-in-Your-Pocket for horse owners, telling you how to provide regular care and attention for your horse, how to guard against health problems, and when the problem is serious enough to need professional attention. Providing the enthusiast with a sound understanding of how a horse functions, this manual clearly explains in non-technical terms the key elements of the horse's make-up, from legs and joints to teeth and jaws, from body systems to body language. Topics covered include the all-important but routine procedures such as clipping, trimming, and shoeing, to more vital subjects such as grazing requirements and nutritional needs. There are extremely useful 'Disorders' Fact Finder sections, there is advice on horse transport takes into account new research, and the latest information on equine passports and microchipping.
Download or read book 101 Ground Training Exercises for Every Horse and Handler written by Cherry Hill and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents ground training exercises for every horse and handler, including catching, yielding, turning, sacking out, backing, long lining, doing obstacle work, and more.
Download or read book Horse Hoof Care written by Cherry Hill and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help your horse put his best foot forward! Stressing the critical importance of hoof care to your horse’s overall health, this guide covers all aspects of proper hoof maintenance — from dealing with lost shoes, cracks, and thrush to promoting healthy hooves through a balanced diet. With in-depth discussions of hoof anatomy, the role of the farrier, and the importance of daily routines, Horse Hoof Care provides everything you need to know to give your horse a solid foundation of healthy, strong hooves.
Download or read book Barrel Racing 101 written by Marlene Mcrae and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006-07-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few equestrian sports are more exciting than barrel racing, in which horse and rider carve a lightning-fast cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, then gallop down to the finish line. Time is measured in hundredths of seconds, and winners receive substantial prize money and the admiration and respect of fellow competitors and spectators alike. As thrilling as barrel racing is to watch, doing it is even more fun, as thousands of people are discovering every year. To help them--and you--get started, champion racer and internationally respected instructor and clinician Marlene McRae shares her program that has taken hundreds of her students to success in the arena, as well as to becoming educated horsemen and-women: * Selecting Your Champion Horse: Choosing a barrel-racing prospect based on conformation and temperament; finding a qualified veterinarian to help you assess the prospects. * Choosing and Using Equipment: Determining the right saddle, bridle (including bits), leg protection, and other tack to buy, as well as their proper fit and use. * Feeding and Nutrition: Establishing a basic commonsense feeding regimen for your horse; the role of supplements, as well as their possible misuse. * Shoeing and Foot Care: Proper foot care, with an emphasis on working with your farrier and veterinarian to avoid foot- and leg-related injuries. * Conditioning and Exercising: A comprehensive program for developing your horse's stamina and fitness, along with ways to avoid unsoundness problems. * Getting Started in the Barrel-Racing Patterns: How to set up the pattern correctly; techniques for training the horse, with an emphasis on rider position, balance, and using hands, legs, and voice as communication aids. * Competing: Locating entry-level local events, clubs, and associations; the "mental game of competing to stay focused; achieving teamwork with your horse." Barrel Racing 101 is the perfect textbook for the sport. Study it and use it, and you're bound to finish at the top of your class.
Download or read book 101 Veterinary Tips for Horse Owners written by Brielle Rosa and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 tips on equine health care.
Download or read book Horse Care 2 0 written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horse Care 2.0 is a how to guide to become and remain a horse owner from the very beginning. While it may take an entire set of encyclopedias to cover every possible horse topic, this book pulls the must haves and must dos from the horse world that every beginner needs to know. The book includes information on the following: • Different horse breeds • Styles of riding • Basic horse care • Basic horse first aid • Common horse ailments • Horse feeding types and schedules • Creating a horse barn • How to choose a horse trainer, boarding stable, and farrier • And secrets of those in the horse world that everyone should know Read through to help determine what you need and if you are truly ready for horse ownership. If you are already an owner, take time to review to see what you can learn. This is the perfect gift for the horse lover, rider, or hopeful in your life. About the Expert Author Amanda Wills started riding horses when she was 13 years old and had her first registered Quarter horse by the age of 14. The chestnut nightmare that was then hers was the most imperfect horse a beginner could ask for in life, but the mare was hers. Together they learned from very difficult lessons in respect, riding, showing, and life. Amanda credits the mare, named Molly, with getting her through some very difficult teenage years. Molly stayed with her until she died at the age of 26. Throughout the years, Amanda had several other horses, rode for others, and even worked as a groom. The numerous people she had the blessed opportunity to get to know have offered words of caution and wisdom over the years. Most of these words were from highly experienced horse men and women and have been shared in the pages of this book. Hopefully you will gain and knowledge and inspiration from what is shared. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book 101 Western Dressage Exercises for Horse Rider written by Jec Aristotle Ballou and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The exciting new discipline of Western Dressage lets riders of Western pleasure, work, or competitive horses enjoy the benefits of traditional dressage while using Western tack and attire. This book -- the very first on the topic -- offers 101 fun and effective exercises that will improve every Western horse's suppleness, balance in movement, and responsiveness. Each exercise is presented with illustrated, step-by-step instructions and a full arena diagram, and exercises are organized by focus: softness, looseness, rider development, engagement, adjustability, and ground work. This book is the ultimate reference for this new sport.
Download or read book Your Pony Your Horse written by Cherry Hill and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-11-09 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owning a horse is a lot of fun, but also requires a lot of responsibility. Designed for children ages 9 and up, this encouraging and informative guide introduces kids to both the satisfying rewards and the hard work that caring for a horse entails. With easy-to-understand language and clear illustrations, Cherry Hill covers every aspect of selecting, housing, feeding, and showing horses. Emphasizing an understanding of horse behavior, Hill provides kids with all the information they need to safely and successfully keep their own horse.
Download or read book Horse 101 written by April Battles and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: April Battles of Holistic Horseworks LLC has many educational DVDs and YouTube videos available about how to work on your horse yourself. Horse 101 - Everything You Wish You Had Known Before You Got Your First Horseis the first book in this series.This information is meant to be educational for first time horse owners and seasoned professionals should get a chuckle or two and some 'aha' moments. Horse 101 will provide you with the basic information you need to know to purchase the right horse for you, what to feed it, how to take care of it, how to train it, and how to handle horses safely. She hopes that you enjoy the cute illustrations. Information on how to contact April and her certified instructors is included at the end of the book.
Download or read book Horselopaedia written by Stewart Hastie and published by Ringpress Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All facets of care and management as well as riding basics are the subjects of this book. Owners and riders can gain insight into such topics as choosing and buying a horse, stable and pasture management, health and illness, tack and clothing, and training and competing. First-time as well as experienced owners and riders will benefit from Horselopaedia, which contains detailed information in a concise, easy-to-reference format.
Download or read book How to Think Like a Horse written by Cherry Hill and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-06-30 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse’s sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse’s actions can help you communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect.
Download or read book Horse and Pony Care written by The British Horse Society and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2006 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical and accessible guide is essential reading for anyone owning and caring for a horse or pony. Beautifully illustrated and packed with expert advice, it will appeal to novice owners or those aspiring to own a horse.
Download or read book Salt for Horses written by Stephanie Krahl and published by . This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that salt plays an important role in your horse's health and that there are a multitude of misconceptions about feeding it to horses? Salt for Horses: Tragic Mistakes to Avoid teaches you how to choose the right kind of salt for your horse and why this precious substance - when in its proper form - can provide essential nutrients to your horse. Stephanie Krahl, author of Guiding Principles of Natural Horse Care, reflects on the impact salt has on the health of your horse and the tragic mistakes even most well-established equine nutritionists are making in regard to this essential nutrient. This simple guide presents the reader with sound persuasive arguments about feeding salt to horses based on authoritative scientific information. Stephanie's conversational style of writing along with her ability to assimilate complex details into easy to understand concepts is invaluable to the reader. Salt for Horses is an indispensable guide for those real horse lovers who make their choices with intent and promote their horse's health naturally.
