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Horses For Dummies [Paperback]

Audrey Pavia (Author)
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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.ADeborah Emerson, Monroe Community Coll., Rochester, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Horses are amazing, incredible creatures. They’re as breathtakingly beautiful as they are powerful and fast. They’re wild in their souls, yet they gladly give us their hearts. Horses offer people beauty, a connection to nature, and a quiet and dignified companionship that no other animal can provide in the same way.

Whether you’re contemplating riding a horse for the first time in your life or wondering how to care for your first horse, this book will be a great help to you. Even experienced riders benefit from the in-depth coverage on riding styles and the wide variety of competitive disciplines.

Horses For Dummies can help you understand the horse and how it functions, both physically and mentally. When you know how to communicate what you want to a horse, he’ll do your bidding. You also find out how to care for this amazing creature and to ride with ease.

To fit in with the horsey crowd, you find out all about the following and more:

  • The parts of a horse and distinctive markings, such as a star and blaze
  • How the horse sees the world – and humankind
  • Whether horse ownership is really for you at this time in your life, or whether leasing or taking lessons are better options
  • Choosing a horse based on breed, age, or gender
  • Types of horse equipment: Tack, grooming supplies, and riding apparel
  • Recognizing common health problems
  • Brushing up on grooming skills
  • Handling your horse while you are on the ground or in the saddle
  • The best ways to mount and dismount, and how to hold the reins
  • The basics of the different riding disciplines
  • Safety issues

If you want to achieve a profound bond with your horse, always put yourself in your horse’s place and try to comprehend the equine experience. Not only will you come to understand and appreciate your horse, but your horse will come to view you as a protector – and will ultimately grow to trust you with his very life.

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1.0 out of 5 stars this does a disservice to horses, Oct 16 2004
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This review is from: Horses For Dummies (Paperback)
Properly caring for a horse from a health and welfare point of view is not something "for dummies". This book oversimplifies many of the priority areas and this "dumbing down" of the material means only that the horse will pay for the lack of knowledge of the owner. Where welfare of an animal is concerned, we should be doing much better than this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best beginner horse book you can buy, May 15 2004
This review is from: Horses For Dummies (Paperback)
My husband & I decided to buy horses on a whim, but we knew we'd have to do alot of learning before we were ready to buy our first horse. Out of the many (many, MANY) books we bought, this book clearly stood out. It taught us ALL the basics, and was a wonderful referrence guide for all our questions as we got through the first 3 years, going from boarding to moving out to our own land. This book is a MUST HAVE for beginners, and worth more than the asking price. When I lent it to my cousin, I counted the days (actually YEARS) until she gave it back - once a month there was something I wanted to look up quick!

For more advanced horse people, or casual rent-a-horse riders, this book may be too basic. It covers everything from care, to buying, to everything about owning a horse. Not advanced concepts, or anecotes, or riding styles, etc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner's book, Mar 9 2004
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This book is quite well written and very understandable for all ages.
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