Authors: Marcy and Tony Pavord, Tony Pavord
ISBN-13: 9781585743698, ISBN-10: 1585743690
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
Date Published: October 2001
Edition: 1ST LYONS
Complete with 200 striking full-color photographs. Practical advice on the nature of horse ownership and safety.
Pavord, a freelance equestrian journalist, international candidate judge for endurance riding, and horse breeder and trainer, and husband Tony, a specialist in equine veterinary medicine, have written an excellent book on general horse care. Their text covers much ground: the nature of the horse, basic handling, grooming, equipment, basic riding, preparing for shows, breeding, and problem horses. Their advice is practical and easy to follow, although the authors use some British terms that might briefly confuse an American reader, such as head collar for halter and numnah for saddle pad. However, the 200-plus color photographs serve to counteract this small flaw. Recommended for all public libraries.--Patsy Gray, Huntsville P.L., AL Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\
Introduction | 6 | |
Chapter 1 | The Horse, Its Nature and Its Relationship with Other Horses and with Humans | 7 |
Chapter 2 | Basic Handling and Safety on the Ground | 22 |
Chapter 3 | Handling the Horse for Grooming and Routine Treatments | 35 |
Chapter 4 | Tack and Equipment | 49 |
Chapter 5 | Loading and Transport | 66 |
Chapter 6 | Basic Riding | 79 |
Chapter 7 | Riding Out | 94 |
Chapter 8 | Shows and Competitions | 103 |
Chapter 9 | The Mare and Foal | 113 |
Chapter 10 | The Stallion | 130 |
Chapter 11 | The Young Horse | 138 |
Chapter 12 | The Problem Horse | 151 |
Chapter 13 | Gadgets | 166 |
Chapter 14 | Re-educating the Mistreated Horse | 169 |
Further Reading | 173 | |
Useful Addresses | 173 | |
Index | 174 |