How To Raise Horses: Everything You Need to Know

by Daniel Johnson, Samantha Johnson

Overview

Backed by the National FFA Organization, our acclaimed series of How to Raise guides has helped countless first-time animal owners across the United States confidently care for their new companions. In this freshly updated second edition of How to Raise Horses, you’ll find all the information you need to raise and train any type of horse imaginable: the show horse or the racing steed, the draft horse or the companion, the friendly mount or the breeding stallion. Brother-sister writing duo and 4-H alumni Daniel and Samantha Johnson expertly walk you through all the basics on health care, breeding, housing, exercise, feed and nutrition, and raising foals. With clear and informative instructions, fully illustrated with beautiful how-to photography, How to Raise Horses continues to be an essential primer for the newcomer to horse care and a classic on any horse lover’s bookshelf.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760345269
Publisher:	Voyageur Press
Publication date:	01/15/2014
Series:	FFA Series
Edition description:	Revised, Revised & Updated
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: So, You Want a Horse . . .

Chapter 2: Choosing Your Horse

Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Horse

Chapter 4: Feeding Your Horse

Chapter 5: Housing Your Horse

Chapter 6: The Healthy Horse

Chapter 7: Raising a Foal

Chapter 8: Enjoying Your Horse

Resources

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Tack ‘N Togs Merchandising, April 2007

“An essential resource for newcomers as well as veterans.”

 

Ride, October 2007

“Approved by the FFA, this guide will prove invaluable to a young person who is just becoming involved in raising and caring for a horse.”

ANIMAL PEOPLE, animalpeoplenews.org, Oct. 29, 2007

“The utilitarian titles and the Future Farmers of America logo on the covers of How To Raise Chickens, How To Raise Cattle, and How To Raise Horses conceal and camouflage a wealth of indications inside about how profoundly animal advocacy is beginning to influence animal agriculture.”

 

Introduction

This book was written to give readers a good starting point for learning how to care for and raise horses. Maybe you already have one horse, or maybe you are looking to purchase one. Perhaps you have several horses and dream of someday running a breeding farm and raising foals. In any case, this book offers practical information for the horse enthusiast who is striving to provide the best possible care in today's horse world. The specifics of horse care change over time as new research and knowledge helps horse owners provide the highest quality care, and we have sought to give you up-to-date information to help you in your mission.

This book will help you choose the right horse and will give advice on how to feed, house, and care for it. You'll learn how to stock your stable with the proper equipment, how to understand your horse's emotions and methods of communication, and how to communicate clearly with him in return. We'll introduce you to breeds, colors, markings, and general terms, as well as conformation. We'll discuss the options that face you if you decide to raise a foal and give you insight on breeding options. And, last but not least, we'll show you how to have fun with your horse! This book is designed to present the reader with an enjoyable experience by clearly illustrating the major points with attractive photography, and to present an overview of all aspects of horse care. We hope we have succeeded and genuinely wish you the very best in your horse endeavors.

Happy Trails!

Editorial Reviews

Ride, October 2007

“Approved by the FFA, this guide will prove invaluable to a young person who is just becoming involved in raising and caring for a horse.”

ANIMAL PEOPLE,

animalpeoplenews.org, Oct. 29, 2007

“The utilitarian titles and the Future Farmers of America logo on the covers of How To Raise Chickens, How To Raise Cattle, and How To Raise Horses conceal and camouflage a wealth of indications inside about how profoundly animal advocacy is beginning to influence animal agriculture.”

Tack ‘N Togs Merchandising, April 2007

“An essential resource for newcomers as well as veterans.

From the Publisher