This book is great for the new horse owner, those thinking about getting a horse and long-time horse owners who simply want more information about their friends. Index: I. Safety around horses II. Housing A. Boarding B. Stable at home 1. Zoning 2. Land 3. Fences 4. Shelters 5. Manure Management 6. Hay Storage 7. Water 8. Human Support Group 9. Ability to Ride 10. Equine Companionship III. Equipment Needed A. Tack 1. Know the parts B. Grooming supplies C. Tools for stable maintenance D. Emergency first aid IV. Horse Basics A. Popular breeds B. Height, weight, age C. Popular colors and markings D. Parts of the horse E. Behavior V. Finding the Perfect Horse A. Your goals B. Find the horse to meet those goals 1. age 2. gender 3. height 4. price 5. color 6. health 7. temperament 8. training C. Where to find the horse VI. Basic Horse Nutrition A. The equine digestive system B. Forage 1. pasture 2. hay C. Water D. Salt E. Grain F. How to provide the feed VII. Health Care A. The Normal Horse B. Vaccinations C. Deworming D. Hoof Care E. Dental Care F. Common Illnesses G. The Senior Horse VIII. Basic Horse Handling A. How to catch one B. Haltering and tying C. Grooming D. Lunging IX. Get Ready to Ride A. Know the gaits. 1. Walk 2. Trot/Jog 3. Canter 4. Gaited horses B. Putting on the tack 1. Bridling 2. Saddling X. Riding A. Mounting/Dismounting B. Cues XI. Continuing Education A. Online courses B. Clinics and seminars C. Private lessons |
Eleanor Blazer is a fourth generation horsewomen who has trained and traded horses
most of her life. An active horse show competitor, Eleanor is an Equine Nutrition Specialist and the author of The Way of Horses, a syndicated monthly equine nutrition column read by thousands of fans around the world. Dedicated to the education of horses and horse lovers, Eleanor also teaches the online courses Nutrition for Maximum Performance and Stable Management. |
