Backyard Horsekeeping: The Only Guide You'll Ever Need

by Joan Fry

Experienced backyard horsekeeper Joan Fry leads the prospective horse owner through the process of assessing suitable land; choosing a veterinarian and farrier; constructing and furnishing a small barn, paddock, and arena; purchasing a horse; and feeding and care. Of special value to both novice and experienced owners are the sections on feed, which take into account the most up-to-date nutrition research, and training the horse for safe and enjoyable trail riding.

Written with encouraging cheer and plenty of “horse sense,” Backyard Horsekeeping leads the way to maintaining and enjoying your own horse on your own property.

Genres: Horses

412 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Jill]

While the pictures and language are not the glossy, highly edited stuff of major horse encyclopedias, this book has something better: real, good advice. The information is not the standard breeds, tack, and conformation, but rather detailed instructions on what you REALLY need to know to keep a horse on your own. The author is honest, realistic, and practical, but funny too! The perfect book to have on hand if you ever want to keep your horse at home.