Horse Basics 101 is a compilation of useful and interesting facts about horses. It is based on our current understanding of their behaviors. Since horses do not communicate in the same way we do, it is important for us to understand how they act and why. Understanding equine behavior is important for both the horsey person and the not so horsey person. Both the lay person and the amateur horse enthusiast can appreciate the horse understanding the information in this book. An understanding of the special characteristics of this animal, which has served man for over 6,000 years, is essential. The horse still provides enjoyment today, through association, riding and driving. By looking at horses and understanding their personalities, one can better understand how they behave, what they do and why they do it.
Horse Basics 101 is a compilation of useful and interesting fact about horses. It is based on our current understanding of their behaviors. Since horses do not communicate in the same way we do, it is important for us to understand how they act and why. Understanding equine behavior is important for both the horsey person and the not so horsey person. Both the lay person and the amateur horse enthusiast can appreciate the horse understanding the information in this book. An understanding of the special characteristic of this animal, which has served man for over 6,000 years, is essential. The horse still provides enjoyment today, through association, riding and driving. By looking at horses and understanding their personalities, you can better understand how they behave, what they do and why.
This book teaches you how to build a relationship with your new horse, how to care for him, feed him, ride him, and what to do in the event you need to sell your horse. Main features include: • Acclimating your horse to his new home • Transitioning from an outdoor horse to a barn horse • Adjusting your horse to new horses • Feeding your horse and how to adjust him to new food • Spotting and treating illnesses • Knowing and correcting bad habits, whether in the barn or while riding • Proper equipment and treatment while riding • Proper procedure if you need to sell the horse If you are new to owning a horse and need to learn the basics (buying, riding, feeding, selling), then this book is for you. The book explains each point in short, easy-to-read paragraphs, so you will not miss anything important. Additionally, this book explains that horses have feelings, providing a helpful human equivalent to better understand the horse’s position. Horses are intelligent creatures, not push-button machines. A horse’s feelings can be compared to a human’s feelings. Just like humans, horses are individuals with minds of their own. About the Expert Karin Bauer is a widow with no children. She is a freelance writer and blogger. She is also an entrepreneur. She runs three online business and enjoys sales and marketing. Formerly a New Jersey state government employee, Karin left her job to become self-employed. Her job was very dead-end and too demanding for the low pay and lack of time off. She wanted to have more time for traveling and writing about her travel adventures. Karin has been riding horses for over 30 years. She used to compete in show jumping events, but now rides for pleasure. She rides horses at her local equestrian center and helps care for them. Karin has traveled to many countries and includes horseback riding in her travel plans. She embarks on adventurous horseback riding vacations while traveling. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Presents ground training exercises for every horse and handler, including catching, yielding, turning, sacking out, backing, long lining, doing obstacle work, and more.
Get jumping! This collection presents a logical series of fun and rewarding exercises that are designed to develop your horse-jumping skills. With straightforward instructions and clear arena maps, this guide can be hung on a pole and easily referenced from the saddle. In addition to clearly articulated goals and progressively difficult variations, each exercise also includes encouraging advice on what the rider should keep in mind while jumping. Saddle up and get ready to fly through the air with grace and confidence.
Few equestrian sports are more exciting than barrel racing, in which horse and rider carve a lightning-fast cloverleaf pattern around three barrels, then gallop down to the finish line. Time is measured in hundredths of seconds, and winners receive substantial prize money and the admiration and respect of fellow competitors and spectators alike. As thrilling as barrel racing is to watch, doing it is even more fun, as thousands of people are discovering every year. To help them--and you--get started, champion racer and internationally respected instructor and clinician Marlene McRae shares her program that has taken hundreds of her students to success in the arena, as well as to becoming educated horsemen and-women: * Selecting Your Champion Horse: Choosing a barrel-racing prospect based on conformation and temperament; finding a qualified veterinarian to help you assess the prospects. * Choosing and Using Equipment: Determining the right saddle, bridle (including bits), leg protection, and other tack to buy, as well as their proper fit and use. * Feeding and Nutrition: Establishing a basic commonsense feeding regimen for your horse; the role of supplements, as well as their possible misuse. * Shoeing and Foot Care: Proper foot care, with an emphasis on working with your farrier and veterinarian to avoid foot- and leg-related injuries. * Conditioning and Exercising: A comprehensive program for developing your horse's stamina and fitness, along with ways to avoid unsoundness problems. * Getting Started in the Barrel-Racing Patterns: How to set up the pattern correctly; techniques for training the horse, with an emphasis on rider position, balance, and using hands, legs, and voice as communication aids. * Competing: Locating entry-level local events, clubs, and associations; the "mental game of competing to stay focused; achieving teamwork with your horse." Barrel Racing 101 is the perfect textbook for the sport. Study it and use it, and you're bound to finish at the top of your class.
April Battles of Holistic Horseworks LLC has many educational DVDs and YouTube videos available about how to work on your horse yourself. Horse 101 - Everything You Wish You Had Known Before You Got Your First Horseis the first book in this series.This information is meant to be educational for first time horse owners and seasoned professionals should get a chuckle or two and some 'aha' moments. Horse 101 will provide you with the basic information you need to know to purchase the right horse for you, what to feed it, how to take care of it, how to train it, and how to handle horses safely. She hopes that you enjoy the cute illustrations. Information on how to contact April and her certified instructors is included at the end of the book.
Book DescriptionThis book tells about how you build a relationship with your new horse, how to care for him, feed him, ride him, and what to do if in the event you need to sell your horse. Main features include: * Adjusting your new horse to his new home * Transitioning from an outdoor horse to a barn horse * Adjusting your horse to new horses * Feeding your horse and how to adjust him to new food * Spotting and treating illnesses. * Knowing and correcting bad habits, whether in the barn or while riding. * Proper equipment and treatment while riding * Proper procedure if you need to sell the horse If you are new to owning a horse and need to learn the basics, from buying, to riding, to feeding, to selling, then this book is for you. The book explains each point in short, easy to read paragraphs so you will not miss anything important. This book also explains how horses have feelings, and what the equivalent would be for you if you were in the horse's position. Horses are living, intelligent creatures and not push-button machines. Horse's feelings can be compared to a human's feelings. Just like humans, horses are animals that are individuals that have minds of their own. About the ExpertKarin Bauer is a widow with no children. She is a freelance writer and blogger. She is also an entrepreneur. She runs three online business and enjoys sales and marketing. Formerly a New Jersey state government employee, Karin left her job to become self-employed. Her job was very dead-end and was too demanding for the low pay and lack of time off. She wanted to have more time for traveling and writing about her travel adventures.Karin has been riding horses for over 30 years. She used to compete in show jumping events, but now rides for pleasure. She rides the horses at her local equestrian center and helps care for them.Karin has traveled to many countries and includes horseback riding in her travel plans. She embarks on adventurous horseback riding vacations while traveling. HowExpert publishes short 'how to' guides in unique topics by everyday experts!
By the authors of the best-selling "Basic Horsemanship, this indispensable companion volume covers the essentials of horse care -- a must for anyone who owns a horse or is thinking of buying one. B & W photographs throughout "From the Trade Paperback edition.
