- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (24 Aug 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0751302139
- ISBN-13: 978-0751302134
- Product Dimensions: 25.8 x 20.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 214,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Contains a wealth of information and is well organized and clearly presented."
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It provides information on how to choose and buy a horse, as well as practical advise on all aspects of daily care. Extended chapters concentrate on how to provide the best environment for your horse. Field and stable management are fully discussed. Other topics covered include stable construction, fixtures and fittings, drainage, bedding, mucking out, watering systems and keeping a field free from harmful plants. Always keeping the horse's point of view in the foreground, the book aims to teach how to feed and exercise a horse depending on its own particular requirements, and covers basic rules of exercise such as warming up and winding down, or how to care for a horse in the winter.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an absolutely brilliant read! I was searching for a comprehensive horse book that would tell me everything I needed to know about owning a horse - and this is perfect! The pictures are great, information clear, and is a must for any horse owner!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I think this book is excellent for all horse people, with all it's pictures you can see what to do. I found this book superb and very useful, it has helped me a lot. It also has lots of infomation about all the aspects of looking after a horse which i was worried about before. My advice BUY it NOW!!!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
i found this to be an excellent book both for the experienced and inexperienced . Well worth the money and easy to read. It has given me the confidence i needed.
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Great Book!
Great book for learning the basics - covers a wide range of topics and is easy to understand and well written.
Published 3 months ago by Karen
horse care book review
Very informative easily explained good references, It has medical, stabling, grooming etc it gives enough info on each subject ideal for beginners or with no horse experience as... Read more
Published 4 months ago by limogirl
super book, loads of pictures
I bought this book as a present for my 14 year old daughter. She absolutely loved it, and read it cover to cover on the first read! She frequently re reads sections. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Starlight
Horse Care Book
I recently brought this book as I took up horse riding in June and realised I knew nothing about horses!! Read more
Published 7 months ago by AM
Too basic
This book would be great for someone getting started around horses. It includes parts on tack and mucking out. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mel
Good
This book covers just about everything a beginner needs to know about horses and keeping / using them. Well set out, good illustrations and clear explanations. A good reference.
Published 9 months ago by G. Cowley
Great book - so informative
I think this book is a tackroom must have, I have found the information invaluable and would recommend it as a fail safe for any novice horse owner.
Published 11 months ago by Kitty
Excellent
This is an amazing book that shows and tell's you everything you need to know to get started or even just need to brush up on. A must buy and at an amazing price !!!
Published 11 months ago by Jack
Great basic reference book
This is a great book for adult or child who has limited horse care experience.
The sections are well set out including physical features and general care. Read more
The sections are well set out including physical features and general care. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Dreamer68
Good condition, quick delivery
I was very pleased with this item, it is in good condition and was an extremely reasonable price. It is very useful for getting an overall view of what is involved in caring for a... Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by K. Ryan
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