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Showing posts with label Horse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Horse. Show all posts
Ten Great Movies about Horses
In This Chapter
Capturing the magic of horses on
the silver screen
Recommending films for horse
lov...
Ten Horse Myths
In This Chapter
Discovering how horses think
Getting the scoop on matters of
equine health
Finding out how horses meet their
...
Riding for the Fun of It
In This Chapter
Discovering trail riding
Riding in parades
Participating in drilling and
reenactments
Going on vacation with (and
without) your ho...
Competing on Horseback
In This Chapter
Investigating the different
disciplines
Understanding breed shows
Checking out trail events
Getting the scoop on jumping
competitions
Looking at combined training
Having fun with competitive
driv...
Staying Safe on (and around) Your Horse
In This Chapter
Knowing what to wear
Being safe on the ground
Keeping yourself and other riders
sec...
Taking Control in the Saddle
In This Chapter
Getting into a good mind-set for
riding
Taking riding lessons
Mounting your horse easily
Understanding riding (and
post-ride) basics
Coping with equine misbehav...
Selecting a Riding Discipline
In This Chapter
Getting to know the most common
riding disciplines
Looking at other interesting
riding sty...
Working with Your Horse from the Ground
In This Chapter
Knowing how horses should act
Approaching horses confidently
Putting a halter on your horse
Leading and tying horses
correctly
Longeing a horse with ease
Dealing with naughty hor...
Giving Up Your Horse
In This Chapter
Determining whether you’ve
outgrown your horse
Selling a horse the humane way
(and finding alternatives to selli...
Examining and Treating Equine Health Troubles
In This Chapter
Knowing when to call the vet
Preventing colic and other common
illnesses
Recognizing lameness
Administering first aid to wounds
Stocking up with first-aid
essentials
Deciding on euthana...
Preventing Equine Health Problems
In This Chapter
Finding a vet
Selecting a farrier
Taking care of your horse
yours...
Keeping Your Horse Clean and Pretty
In This Chapter
Grooming your horse’s body, mane,
tail, and hooves
Bathing your horse beautifully
Clipping your horse’s head and
b...
Establishing an Everyday Routine
In This Chapter
Feeding and watering your horse
Managing your horse’s health and
environm...
Housing Your Horse Comfortably
In This Chapter
Understanding the basics of
keeping your horse in a boarding stable or at home
Providing equine accommodations
on your own property
Establishing work and play areas
for your ho...
Getting into Gear with Horse Equipment
In This Chapter
Determining where to shop for
supplies
Knowing saddle styles
Understanding bits, bridles, and
other riding equipment
Examining different tools for
horse care
Dressing your horse (and
yourself) properly for rid...
Making the Big Buy
In This Chapter
Asking an expert to help you shop
Looking for places to buy a horse
Selecting important traits in a
horse
Evaluating your equine prospects
Taking your new horse h...
Preparing to Make Your Purchase
In This Chapter
Understanding ownership realities
Studying horses’ characteristics
Getting insurance info and help
from expe...
Perusing Popular Horse Breeds
In This Chapter
Choosing the right breed for your
needs
Looking at the top ten breeds in
the United States
Finding out about other less
common breeds
Recognizing other equi...
Understanding Horses from Head to Hoof
In This Chapter
Describing horses’ physical
traits accurately
Understanding equine instincts,
senses, and language
Keeping horses happy and trust...
Welcome to the World of Horses
In This Chapter
Understanding the complete horse
Checking out different breeds
Finding the best horse for you
Discovering the realities of
horse ownership
Riding safety and san...
