The ultimate manual for keeping horses happy and healthy--naturally! Current and prospective horse owners will want to read this informative, beautifully illustrated guide--it has everything a horse lover needs to treat their four-legged friends like family! The key to the building a lifelong bond with a horse is understanding how they interact in their wild state, form herds, and bond with each other. From there, owners can more easily develop a strong relationship with their horse or pony. This horse book, written by an equine specialist, covers this crucial step and also contains a broad array of information, including: How to prepare and maintain stables Dietary needs and healthcare for horses of all ages Tips on choosing the best saddles, bridles, and other equipment How to recognize signs of illness and administer first aid Factoids on first aid and natural remedies Advice on training More than 350 full-color photos An accessible guide to for pet owners and equestrians (but featuring enough information to help veterinarians) this complete horse care manual is a must-have for keeping horses happy and healthy.
This book uniquely offers equine advice from the perspective of the horse - this is most unique in the stabling/turn out advice. The author also goes into detail about how relationships can be built with the horse, from horse to horse (or other animal) and how those relationships change over their lifetime and a caring touch to loss. In addition to useful information, the author keeps it interesting with lots of pictures/illustrations. This book is not an all-inclusive equine textbook, but it has that "something" the others do not.
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