Horses For Dummies » (2nd Edition)

Audrey Pavia is the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an awardwinning freelance writer specializing in equine subjects. She has authored articles on various equine topics in a number of horse publications, including Thoroughbred Times, Horses USA, The Western Horse, Appaloosa Journal, Paint Horse Journal, Veterinary Product News, and USDF Connection magazines. She has written four horse books besides Horses For Dummies, including Trail Riding: A Complete Guide (published by Wiley in 2005).
In addition to her experience as an equine writer, she is also a former managing editor of Dog Fancy magazine and a former senior editor of the American Kennel Club Gazette. She has authored more than 100 articles on the subject of animals and has written several books on various kinds of pets.
Audrey has been involved with horses since the age of 9. She has owned and cared for horses throughout her life, and has trained in both western and English disciplines. She currently resides in Norco, California.

Janice M. Posnikoff, DVM, is a graduate of the Western College of Veterinarian Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. She owns Orange County Equine Veterinary Service, a private veterinary practice in Lake Forest, California; is a contributing author to The Ultimate Horse Care Book; and is a contributing editor to Horse Illustrated magazine. Janice has been around horses all her life, has trained in dressage, and has worked as a groom for both racetracks and training barns.

Features new full-color photos and online resources

Train, care for, and have fun with your horse

If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go. 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.

Discover how to
* Select the right horse for you
* Feed, groom, and handle your horse
* Recognize common horse ailments
* Have fun in the saddle
* Get involved in equestrian competitions

Library Journal

Horse lovers will flock to this volume, which is chock full of down-to-earth, practical advice. While much of the information would be useful to anyone involved with horses, this book is really for the prospective horse owner who is just starting out. The novice will find the book easy to use, as each chapter stands on its own as a source of information about a specific aspect of horse ownership. Users can refer to the topic they need, and important sections are marked with icons indicating "Tip," "Warning," and "Remember." There is even an indicator for "technical stuff" that the beginner may not need to know. The book's coauthors are a veterinarian and an editor of an equine magazine, respectively, and both are well versed in the intricacies of horse ownership. They are careful to point out matters of protocol, those things that are always done a certain way in the horse world, though often for no apparent reason. A worthwhile purchase for public libraries.--Deborah Emerson, Monroe Community Coll., Rochester, NY Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

PART I: A Horse, of Course!

Chapter 1: The Essence of Horseness.

Chapter 2: Understanding Your Horse.

PART II: Choosing a Horse.

Chapter 3: Before You Buy.

Chapter 4: Breeds of Horses (The Big Ten and Beyond).

Chapter 5: Ponying Up for a Horse.

PART III: Stuff You're Gonna Need.

Chapter 6: From Bridles to Grooming: Horse Equipment.

Chapter 7: A Stable Environment: Housing for Your Horse.

PART IV: Caring for Your Horse.

Chapter 8: The Daily Routine.

Chapter 9: Brushing Up on Grooming Skills.

Chapter 10: Keeping Your Horse Healthy.

Chapter 11: The Most Common Health Problems.

Chapter 12: Options for Old Faithful.

PART V: Horsin' Around.

Chapter 13: Handling Your Horse When You're On the Ground.

Chapter 14: Choosing a Riding Style.

Chapter 15: Preparing to Ride.

Chapter 16: Handling Your Horse in the Saddle.

Chapter 17: Keeping Things Safe.

Chapter 18: Getting Competitive.

Chapter 19: Just for Fun.

PART VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 20: Ten Horse Tales -- Debunked!

Chapter 21: Ten Great Horse Vacations.

PART VII: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Glossary of Equine Terms.

Appendix B: Equine Resources.

Index.