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ISBN-10 :  1119589501 

ISBN-13 :  9781119589501

Author :  Audrey Pavia 

If you’re just getting into the world of horses, there’s a lot to learn! Horses For Dummies gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all!

Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding–as well as new information on various equine conditions–this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy and take your riding skills to the next level.

Horses For Dummies 3rd Table of contents:

Part 1: Beginning with Horse Basics
Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Horses
Looking at a Horse’s Build and Mind
Checking Out Various Horse Breeds
Making a Match with the Perfect Horse
Taking Great Care of Your Horse
Riding Your Horse Safely and Easily
Chapter 2: Understanding Horses from Head to Hoof
Horse Talk: Describing Horses Correctly
Mind Games: Getting into the Horse Psyche
Do You Trust Me? Developing Bonds Between Horses and Humans
Chapter 3: Perusing Popular Horse Breeds
Picking the Best Breed for You
Meeting the Top Ten Horse Breeds
Going Beyond the Top Ten
Part 2: Selecting a Horse and the Stuff that Goes with Him
Chapter 4: Preparing to Make Your Purchase
Finding Out Why You Want a Horse
Considering a Horse’s Traits
Investigating Horse Insurance
Finding Expert Help
Chapter 5: Making the Big Buy
Enlisting an Expert to Help You Shop
Knowing Where to Find a Horse
Deciding On the Perfect Horse for You
Embarking on Your Horse-Shopping Journey
Bringing Your Horse Home
Chapter 6: Getting into Gear with Horse Equipment
Where to Buy Equine Equipment
Saddles and Related Accessories
Tack It Up: Other Riding Requirements
Ground Work: Horse-Care Items
Playing Dress-Up: Horse Clothes
Looking Good: Your Own Riding Wear
Transporting Your Horse
Chapter 7: Housing Your Horse Comfortably
Away from Home: Boarding Stables
Staying Close: Having a Home Stable
Setting Up Backyard Accommodations
Making Room for Work and Play
Buying a Ready-Made Stable
Part 3: Taking Care of Your Horse
Chapter 8: Establishing an Everyday Routine
Handling Your Horse’s Hunger and Thirst
Taking Care of Other Maintenance Tasks
Chapter 9: Keeping Your Horse Clean and Pretty
Getting Down to Business: Grooming Basics
Scrub-a-Dub: Bathing Your Horse
Carefully Clipping Your Hairy Equine
Chapter 10: Preventing Equine Health Problems
The Doctor Is In: How a Vet Helps Your Horse
If the Shoe Fits: The Work of a Farrier
In Control: Understanding Your Role in Preventive Care
Chapter 11: Examining and Treating Equine Health Troubles
Tracking Symptoms (and Recognizing an Emergency)
Understanding Common Health Problems
Getting a Grip on Leg Woes
Dealing with Hoof Issues
Taking Care of Horse Wounds
Putting Together a First-Rate First-Aid Kit
Coping with Euthanasia
Chapter 12: Giving Up Your Horse
Beware of Killer Buyers
Figuring Out if You Need to Move On
Looking at Options for Your Old Friend
Part 4: Handling Your Horse with Ease
Chapter 13: Working with Your Horse from the Ground
Establishing the Right Manners
Approaching Your Horse in the Stall or Pasture
All Strapped In: Haltering Your Horse
On the Ropes: Leading Your Horse
In Knots: Tying Your Horse
Circle Around: Longeing Your Horse
Handling Problems from the Ground
Chapter 14: Selecting a Riding Discipline
The Most Popular Ways to Ride
Other Cool Riding Styles
Chapter 15: Getting Ready Before You Mount
Putting On a Saddle and Accessories
Bridling Your Horse with Ease
Chapter 16: Taking Control in the Saddle
Preparing Yourself Mentally
Taking Riding Lessons First
Getting into Riding Shape
Swinging Up and Onto Your Horse
Focusing on Riding Fundamentals
Delving into Post-Ride Details
Catching Tricks That Naughty Horses Play
Chapter 17: Staying Safe on (and around) Your Horse
Dressing the Right Way
Protecting Yourself on the Ground
Being Secure in the Saddle
Chapter 18: Competing on Horseback
Keeping Traditions in Hunt Seat
Performing Precisely in Dressage
Being Flashy in Saddle Seat
Working with Special Skills in Western
Educating Yourself at Breed Shows
Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Trail Competitions
Getting a Leg Up on Jumping Competitions
Checking Out Combined Training
Steering Yourself Toward Competitive Driving
Chapter 19: Riding for the Fun of It
Riding the Trails
Camping with Your Horse
Strutting Your Stuff in Parades
Joining a Drill Team
Reliving the Past in Reenactments
Having a Horsy Vacation
Part 5: The Part of Tens
Chapter 20: Ten Horse Myths
Horses Are Dumb
Horses Will Run Toward a Fire
Horses Don’t Sleep Lying Down
Most Horses Are Mean
Horses Are Aloof
Horses Vocalize a Lot, Just Like in the Movies
Horses Are Always Healthy
They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
Old Horses Go Off to the Glue Factory
A Broken Leg Equals a Death Sentence for a Horse
Chapter 21: Ten Great Movies about Horses
Black Beauty
The Black Stallion
The Black Stallion Returns
Hidalgo
The Horse Whisperer
The Man from Snowy River
National Velvet
Seabiscuit
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
War Horse
Index
About the Authors
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