Book
Complete horse & pony care.
Record details
- ISBN: 0764158996
- ISBN: 9780764158995
- Physical Description: 288 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)
- Publisher: Hauppauge, N.Y. : Barron's Educational Series, 2005.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | At head of title: The British Horse Society. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 286) and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Horses Horsemanship Ponies |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 636.1083 Com | 31681001635044 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Barron's Educational Publishing
Prepared by a team of recognized equine experts and filled with hundreds of color photos, this authoritative volume is a comprehensive guide to keeping a horse contented, fit, and in good health. It covers every aspect of horse care, including choosing and acquiring a suitable horse or pony, understanding purchase and maintenance costs in advance of acquiring a horse, stable management and maintenance procedures, feeding, establishing a daily routine, safety measures for both horse and rider, saddles and equipment, proper horse handling, grooming and shoeing, exercising and riding, transporting a horse from one location to another, participating in horse shows and competitions, and keeping a horse in good health. The book is illustrated on nearly every page with instructive color photos, many of them presented in easy-to-follow, step-by-step sequences and clearly captioned. Additional features include a glossary, an index, and a list of useful organizations and addresses for horse owners.
