The Everything Horse Book: Buying, riding, and caring for your equine companion

by Karen Leigh Davis

Overview

The horse is a majestic animal that needs the utmost in care and love. Luckily for horse owners and appreciators, this fully revised and updated second edition is a detailed introduction to horse companionship and care. This handy guide features all readers need to know about horses, including information on: Anatomy and physiology; feeding and grooming; traditional and alternative treatments for health problems; dressage, jumping, and other types of horsemanship; careers with horses; and more! This edition also includes completely new material on: horse colors and markings; parasite control; training philosophies; entering horse shows; and more! This book is an ideal gift for anyone who has ever been interested in our equestrian friends!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781605507781
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	10/17/2008
Series:	Everything
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Karen Leigh Davis (Roanoke, VA) is a professional writer with more than twenty years of experience, who has written numerous freelance articles for regional, national, and international publications. She is a member of the Roanoke Valley Horsemen’s Association, the Virginia Dressage Association (VADA), the United States Dressage Federation, and the United States Equestrian Federation. She served two terms as a board member for the Southwest Virginia Dressage Association, her local VADA chapter. She has written news and feature stories, reviewed area theater events, and formerly authored a semimonthly pet-care column.