Saddlery & Horse Equipment

Saddlery & Horse Equipment

Author: Sarah Muir

Publisher: Lorenz Books

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781859679074

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a directory-style approach covers the basics for everyday riding purposes and beyond, including showing, dressage, jumping and racing.


The Essential Hoof Book

The Essential Hoof Book

Author: Susan Kauffmann

Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 933

ISBN-13: 1570768536

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The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily–for better or for worse–in response to external and internal factors. Few horse owners have the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the hoof, which limits their ability to advocate on their horses’ behalf and make informed decisions about hoof care and management. This book is the first resource of its kind to combine the most current and useful information available, gleaned from the research and wisdom of top hoof experts around the world, with a unique “hands-on” approach. The authors provide basic terms and anatomy, clearly illustrate the differences between healthy and unhealthy feet, discuss biomechanics and management concerns, and cover the causes, treatments, and prevention of commonly encountered problems, including laminitis, white line disease, and thrush. Along the way, readers are given activities to help them better analyze and understand the most important aspects of equine hoof health, such as hoof balance, depth of sole, and point of breakover. Easy–to–follow language, over 400 full–color photographs, and do–it–yourself exercises promise to empower horse owners and caretakers of all experience levels with the tools they need to accurately assess hoof health and keep their horses as sound and happy as possible.


A Concise Guide To Hores & Ponies

A Concise Guide To Hores & Ponies

Author:

Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India

Published:

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781407559575

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A Further Three Titles In This Ever-Popular Range! Each Guide Provides Detailed Information, And Highlights The Most Interesting And Distinctive Features Of Each Species, Area And Type. Each Title Is Illustrated Throughout With Superb Colour Photography,


Horse Life

Horse Life

Author: Robyn Smith

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 1646113462

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The complete beginner's guide to horses and riding for kids 8 to 12 This ultimate guide to horses for kids teaches you all about the basics of equine care—from anatomy to housing to bathing and feeding. Whether you're just starting out or already have a horse of your own, you'll learn how to ride, how to stay safe around horses, and how to develop a healthy and friendly relationship with them. Horse basics—Brush up on your techniques and learn about all the necessary gear, with illustrations to explain horse body language, horse lingo, the different ways horses move, and much more. Safety first—This standout book on horses for kids demonstrates the best practices to keep you and your horse safe during handling, training, riding, and grooming. The perfect horse for you—Learn all about the qualities of different types of horses so you can figure out your dream breed. If you're a horse lover, Horse Life is your perfect companion for getting ready to saddle up.


Horse Tack and Saddlery

Horse Tack and Saddlery

Author: Sarah Muir

Publisher: Southwater

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844766277

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When people first began to ride horses, their only piece of equipment was a rudimentary bridle. It was a very long time before the arrival of the saddle, and longer still before the appearance of the stirrup. Nowadays, there is a vast array of equipment and the choice available can make the job of buying tack a daunting one. Here is a comprehensive guide to tack and horse clothing for riders at all levels of horsemanship. With a photographic directory-style approach, the book looks at the complete range of horse equipment item by item: the saddle; the bridle and bit; training aids and gadgets; clothing and protective equipment. Photographs of the available models for each item and clear descriptions of usage help you make an informed choice about what to buy. Different riding activities necessarily make varied demands from the saddlery and equipment, and the appearances and functions of all the different styles are outlined in this book so whatever horse riding activity you hope to pursue, you and your horse have everything you need to ride with safety and success. For novice riders, there are how-to step-by-step sequences on fitting and removing the saddle, bridle and bit, rugs and boots, and instructions on how to care for them to ensure they remain in top condition for many years. Full of expert advice and fascinating historical information, Complete Saddlery & Horse Equipment is an invaluable reference manual for all horse riders.


First Horse

First Horse

Author: Fran Devereux Smith

Publisher: Western Horseman Book

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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Prior to joining the Western Horseman staff, Fran Devereux Smith, an associate editor with the magazine, spent a number of years training horses and giving riding instruction. In writing First Horse, she relied on her teaching experience with riders of all ages and her work as a 4-H horse project leader. Fran has a broad-based background in the equine industry. A lifelong horsewoman, she grew up trail riding and showing horses regionally -- primarily in reining, western pleasure, horsemanship, and barrel racing, with some experience in halter and showmanship. A high school rodeo competitor, Fran also was a member of her intercollegiate rodeo team, winning a regional barrel racing championship and qualifying for the College National Finals Rodeo in that event and goat tying. Along the way, she was named Miss Rodeo Arkansas and won a girls rodeo association all-around title that same year. Since then, Fran has earned a state Quarter Horse association reining championship, showed in hunt-seat classes, and team penned. She has ridden trails in 20 states, worked some cattle along the way, driven a wagon team from time to time, and served as an officer or board member for several equine organizations. Book jacket.


An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Care of the Horse

An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Care of the Horse

Author: Colin Vogel

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13:

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This book represents the first attempt in modern times to provide the horse owner with a comprehensive guide to how the body systems of the horse work in health combined with an exhaustive guide to their ailments. It is written in language which can be understood by the layman and with the scientific accuracy necessary for students. Enabling the reader to find out fast the symptoms and causes of problems, action to be taken, and the likely prognosis. The use of colour for the first time in an equine veterinary book of this scope leads to a saving on text and an expansion of understanding.