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World-Class Grooming for Horses
When owning, training, riding, and showing horses, there is a certain “look” to which one aspires. World-class “turnout”—a horse in peak condition, perfectly coiffed and luminous with health, outfitted with gleaming and well-fit tack appropriate for his sport—can take your breath away. And while it can certainly play a significant role in a competitive rider’s success, it is just as appealing to have any horse “groomed to the nines,” whether he’s headed for an afternoon lesson or just out on the trail.
Achieving this superior look is not just about clean tack, shiny brass, spotless stockings, or perfect braids. The most important steps are in the day-to-day nitty-gritty of grooming and caring for the noticing “something not-quite-right” about the way the horse looks or moves before it becomes “something wrong”; brushing and combing and trimming a little every day so the horse’s skin and coat remain healthy; knowing how to prepare a horse properly for training, and how to cool him down afterward. Now, two of the best professional grooms in the business share their trade secrets, with over 1200 color photographs accompanying the ultimate modern-day guide for all riders who want their horses to look and feel their best.
Achieving this superior look is not just about clean tack, shiny brass, spotless stockings, or perfect braids. The most important steps are in the day-to-day nitty-gritty of grooming and caring for the noticing “something not-quite-right” about the way the horse looks or moves before it becomes “something wrong”; brushing and combing and trimming a little every day so the horse’s skin and coat remain healthy; knowing how to prepare a horse properly for training, and how to cool him down afterward. Now, two of the best professional grooms in the business share their trade secrets, with over 1200 color photographs accompanying the ultimate modern-day guide for all riders who want their horses to look and feel their best.
- GenresHorses
731 pages, Spiral-bound
First published April 7, 2015
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November 11, 2023
The way I remember it (and it has been awhile) this book was a very thorough guide to grooming and taking care of horses. I want to read it again to learn from it and, I think, own it for myself.
May 19, 2015
Great photos and I love the spiral binding! Even though I've been riding forever, I still found lots of useful information and reminders within the pages. A great reference book for any rider to have on-hand!
December 15, 2016
This book contains everything you ever wanted to know about grooming and caring for horses. The information is provided by professionals in an easy to access and understandable manner. Highly recommend for anyone; beginner to professional groom.
July 6, 2017
Very helpful tips and tricks!
July 9, 2017
Great book. Lots of explanatory pictures. They barely touched on the subject of tack, which would have been great. They only really explain cleaning tack.
October 29, 2024
It had more information then I'd thought I'd even need for my horses so I can take the best care of them that I can! I love all the product recommendations and can't wait to use them
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