Horses For Dummies

by Audrey Pavia, Janice Posnikoff

Features new full-color photos and online resources

Train, care for, and have fun with your horse

If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go. Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding, as well as new information on various equine conditions, this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy - and take your riding skills to the next level.

Discover how to
* Select the right horse for you
* Feed, groom, and handle your horse
* Recognize common horse ailments
* Have fun in the saddle
* Get involved in equestrian competitions

Genres: Horses, Nonfiction, Animals, Reference

365 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1999

About the author

Audrey is a former magazine editor and author of 23 books about animals. She currently lives in Norco, Calif., with two cats, two dogs, two horses and three chickens.

Reviews

[Brittany Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been riding for about 4 years so this book is a bit late in the game for me. However I got a horse a few months back and I found the book really informative in regards to vetting and feeding.
Very clearly written and detailed! Easy to read and understand.

[Kate Reitzel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trusty info; in pursuit of a therapeutic hobby. A before B, if you will.
Turns out the horse is historically a prey animal, which explains why they are notoriously inclined to thee ol' spook'n-dart one-two.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not really the target audience for this book--I'm not planning on ever owning a horse or even riding one often, but I have horse-loving friends and wanted to learn more--but it's clear, engagingly-written and informative.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for beginners.

[Gussy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Always like more photos but it was full of useful information.

[Jaguar · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was basic and provided alot of the same information as Horseback Riding for Dummies. There are still different things I hadn't read though. Good book.

2014-Summer-Reading-Review

[Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Greg’s Christmas gift to me after I told him I wanted to ride a horse.

[Leslie Jonsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent look at tack, bridle, riding techniques, and the different types of horses, all explained very simply.