Horses & Horse Care - A directory of 75 breeds and practical advice on caring for your horse

A directory of 75 breeds and practical advice on caring for your horse

This book is an invaluable guide to many aspects of horsemanship, with a fully illustrated directory of breeds of the world, step-by-step instructions on caring for your horse and pony, and information about specialist equipment for both horse and rider.

Over 75 breeds of horse and pony are covered, from the more familiar Thoroughbred horse and Shetland pony to the less well known Nonius and Caspian.

It describes how to look after your horse on a day-to-day basis, including exercise routines and grooming techniques, and information about basic health care and first aid.

Expert advice on selecting and buying a horse is given, along with essential
equipment, including the saddle, bridle and bit, stabling and enclosures, clothing and protective equipment.

About the author

Judith Draper is a freelance equestrian writer and book editor who has been involved with horses all her life. Debby Sly is a talented rider, equestrian journalist and author.

Summary

All the facts and expert advice about owning and caring for a horse, along with a guide to 75 breeds and types and their different characteristics, photographed throughout.

Product details

• Authors: Judith Draper, Draper Judith
• Publisher: Anness Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2023
• EAN: 9780754835868
• ISBN: 978-0-7548-3586-8
• Illustrations: 600 colour photographs
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; PETS / Horses, Horses & ponies, SPORTS & RECREATION / Animal Sports / Equestrian, Horses and ponies: general interest, Riding, showjumping & horsemanship, Riding, showjumping and horsemanship