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Did you ever dream of having tiny, perfect, little horses that were so small and so gentle you could take them into the house with you?Imagine the pleasure of finding this fantasy-come-true in THE MINIATURE HORSE.

This is the complete guide to the fascinating world of miniature horses.Included in the book are chapters on the history of the miniature horse, ... Read more

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Very satisfied,thank you.
One of rare books on the miniature horse.
It was very pedagogic, and easy to read.
A good beginner's book.

excellent
This book is a well written easy to understand book. For the first time horse buyer, it is exactly what I wanted. The author not only tells you what you need to know about miniature horses and how to care for them, she also gives you ideas of how she raises her horses.

Best Overall Book
It is the best book I have found about miniature horses.It is very detailed and gives you alot of very important information you need in the care of mini's.I would highly reccomend this to anyone who is considering a miniature horse.

The Miniature Horse: The Complete Guide to the Fascinating W
Just a wonderful book..It helped me with my 31 miniature horses and gave me alot of wonderful info.......I also go a similar book for my 15 regular sized horses.

THIS BOOK IS ONLY FOR NOVICES
I just got done reading this book. It is a very good "broad" overview of the world of miniature horses, but I am a little disappointed because on many of the aspects such as care, showing, conformation, etc. etc. the author instructs the reader to read "other" books that go into more detail. I feel that if you have never owned a horse before, and are interested in minis, it's a good book for you. But if you are like me, and already have knowledge of equine behavior, this may just be a simple review of what you already know. Definitly a good book for the novice, but the more experienced horse-person will not gain a whole lot. ... Read more

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Designed for children and young teens, Horse Care and Fitness is the perfect resource for kids who are eager to learn the essentials of equine care. It demonstrates how to keep a horse properly fed, healthy, fit, and happy. The book provides simple step-by-step instructions for daily care routines, including feeding, grooming, stabling, fitness, and much more. It also describes how to address common handling problems and establish a good relationship with your horse by better understanding his needs and behavior. ... Read more

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Written with the full participation of the American Quarter Horse Association-the largest equine breed registry in the world-The American Quarter Horse is a fully illustrated manual for prospective and novice owners and riders.
The American Quarter Horse is the world's most popular horse and America's oldest breed, with origins tracing back to the 1600s, along the eastern seaboard. Originally bred to fill colonists' passion for short-distance match racing, these heavily muscled, compact horses were perfectly suited to run faster than any other horse along narrow streets. As America moved west, so did the American Quarter Horse, and pioneers quickly learned of the horse's natural ability for herding cattle. This horse's willingness, intelligence, and disposition make him the ideal choice not only for first-time owners and recreational riders, but also for riders interested in all facets of Western, English, and racing competitions. As a show horse or trail horse, the American Quarter Horse is bound to please.
Beginning with a brief history of the breed, this book offers detailed advice on locating and selecting a horse, as well as stabling, feeding, grooming, and otherwise taking responsible care of the animal. Also explained are the American Quarter Horse's many uses: from informal trial riding to barrel racing, cutting, and reining; from Western horsemanship to show jumping, dressage, and racing. The American Quarter Horse is the indispensable guide for anyone interested in owning and riding America's favorite horse.

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A "must" for owners and riders of this remarkable animal
The American Quarter Horse Association has participated in producing The American Quarter Horse: An Introduction To Selection, Care, And Enjoyment, a virtual 'bible' of detail on the American quarter house, packing in details for all levels of riders and owners from novices to professionals. From an introductory history of the breed to detailed tips on selecting a horse, stabling, grooming and health, black and white and color photos throughout supplement all the basics needed to own or assess a quarter horse. The American Quarter Horse is an essential reference and a "must" for owners and riders of this remarkable animal.

It's absolutely awesome! READ IT!
This is one of the best books ever written. Calling all horse lovers- Read this book!! ... Read more

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Very Good
This book would be well worth a trainer buying for his grooms, hotwalkers, ect. Alot of information that needs to be learned before one even touches a horse. This is a great book.

A bible of horse info
Any owning or racing a horse will quickly come to consider PROFESSIONAL CARE OF THE RACEHORSE a 'Bible' of information - or will have to learn the same information the harder way, through the school of hard knocks. From grooming and basic training to understanding injuries and basic care of the feet, here under one cover is everything you need to know to keep your racehorse in top performing condition. Black and white photos and diagrams throughout add illustration wherever needed. A 'must' reference for racehorse owners.
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Your First Horse Book
My 11-year-old loves horses and is planning to get a horse someday. This was fun to get to look forward to the day she will get the horse. It was full of information about how to find the right horse for you and how to care for the horse.

great book but be aware of new govt requirements to owning horses
Before you buy any horse you should also be aware of the
USDA program that may put more work/burdens.cost on you than you want...

TheUSDA has a program supposedly designed to track animal disease but will affect every last animal owner in the US just so corporate agriculture can benefit and sell their meat globally.While corporate ag gets a free ride, those who own even one livestock animal will have to register their premises (thus losing property rights), microchip each critter (cost $$$$) and file birth, death and movement reports within 24 hours or face huge fines. If disease is suspected in an area the USDA can come in and kill the animals. (BUT Big ag gets JUST ONE lot number per group of animals.) Called NAIS, (national animal identification system) it will put livestock owners under more surveillance than illegals, terrorists or sex offenders.You will not find news of this program on mainstream media. See [...] for more info.

A Must Read for First Time Horse Buyers!
For anyone new at buying, caring, and generally knowing horses this is a must read! This book is very straight forward and easy to read and follow. Step by step guidlines are given for those who need them, and for those whodon't, Jacqueline Dwelle gives readers a quicker approach. This book giveseverything you need to know for buying and taking care of your first horse.It has everything from developing an equine profile to foot care, healthproblems, and so much more. I highly recommend this book!

Perfectly good horse sense
I can't imagine a better book for first-time horse buyers.It's a straight-forward and common-sense guide to the purchase and care of your first (or any) horse.The thing that I like and value most from this bookis Jacqueline Dwelle's emphasis on the responsibility involved with caringfor your equine friend.I can highly recommend this book. ... Read more

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Are you an equestrian who wants to offer your horse the best possible care by allowing him to live as closely as possible to his natural lifestyle? Do you need advice on how to adjust your care throughout the year to meet the demands of both horse and environment?

Seasons of the Horse is the only comprehensive equine guide to planning appropriate year-round care and management based on your horse's ever-changing needs. Arranged by season, this book covers all aspects of living with and caring for horses in a way that suits their natural instincts, needs, and individual personalities. Written by an experienced keeper, rider, and writer, the book offers advice from a reliable perspective on horse care and ownership and guides the reader in getting to know their horse inside and out. From housing to healthcare, nutrition to grooming, pasturing to barn management, and more, this guide includes expert tips on solving common care problems as well as holistic and natural alternatives to diet and healing.

Whether you are a novice rider or a more experienced equestrian, Seasons of the Horse supplies you with the knowledge required to ensure your horse is in peak form throughout the year. ... Read more

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Wll reveal to novice horse enthusiasts how horses think
Beautifully illustrated throughout with color photography, "Seasons Of The Horse: A Practical Guide To Year-Round Equine Care" by horse owner, trainer, and professional competitor Jackie Budd is a 272-page compendium of basic information pertaining to all aspects of proper care and management for both staple-kept and field-kept horses throughout every season of the year. "Seasons Of The Horse" will reveal to novice horse enthusiasts how horses think, how their natural behavior is affected by the way they are cared for, and how their performance and their relationship with their rider can be enhanced for the benefit of both. Beginning with an opening section of four chapters dealing with lifestyle options, the principles of feeding, routine health care, and year-round health conditions, "Seasons Of The Horse" goes on to cover carrying for the horse in the conditions of Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. All aspects of caring for the horse at all given points of the year are addressed including pasture management, summer riding, the cost involved, grooming the field-kept horse, and so much more. If you own a horse, or if you are contemplating horse ownership, "Seasons Of The Horse" should be considered mandatory reading and a core addition to personal and community library Pet & Wildlife reference collections in general, and Horse Care reference collections in particular. Also very highly recommended from TFH Publications (a premier publisher of animal care books) are two other titles for horse owners and riders: Elizabeth Iliff's "Good Horsekeeping: A Comprehensive Guide To All Things Equine" and Sharon Foley's Getting To Yes: Clicker Training for Improved Horsemanship". ... Read more

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A "standard work" in draft horse literature
The author describes this book as an assemblage of materials from published land-grant school materials of the 20's and 30's, articles in "The Draft Horse Journal," articles in "Western Horseman" and "Organic Gardening and Farming," and some new material.A fair percentage of the book is more-or-less generic horse material - hoof care, breeding, feeding, housing and the like.Although interspersed with comments specific to draft horses, much of this could well have been left out.There is a large section on horse-drawn machinery, but this is starting to look dated.The emphasis is on traditional/antique horse-powered and drawn machinery of a type that is getting harder to find.There's a rising interest in adapting tractor equipment to horse-drawn use these days through the use of forecarts, which the book barely touches.The most valuable section of the book may be the section on harness and harnessing, which gives specifics on a wide range of hitch types.The next-to-last chapter is titled "sidelines" and covers several topics including decoration and logging.It's interesting reading but doesn't go into enough detail to be very useful.This is a worthwhile book to own.It probably is "must" reading for someone new to draft horses, but really points up the need for a tighter, more focused book that is up-to-date. ... Read more

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Author Fran Jurgo discusses how to provide the horse with daily foot care, how to choose a farrier, and how to prevent certain lameness problems. ... Read more

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It was a great book which saved my life...
The Complete Book of Horse and Pony Care has lots of coulorful photographs and easy language for the instructions. I use this book all the time because it is very hard to put down! The author amuses me with a lot of facts I didn't know! Although the book could of been even more COMPLETE.Thumbs up! ... Read more

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Australia's expert on natural health care for animals explains how easy it is to keep your horse in top condition without using expensive treatments. Nutritional needs and avoiding diseases through sound farm management are among the topics covered. Essential reading for horse-lovers. ... Read more

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Terrific!
Terrific reference!Now I need to tell my co-op man ... "I read this book and ..."

Good info
This book could be more thorough; however, it is great for a novice to natural horse care.

A must read
This is one of the best practical horse care book available.It is a no nonsense approach using proper nutrition to correct a wide variety of health issues affecting horses.

Natural Horse Care made Simple
Pat explains how over the 70 years that she has been working with horses diseases have developed in horses that never existed previously. The use of artificial fertilizers being the main reason - which ties up the minerals in the soil - especially the really important ones for horses!

She tells you how to simply remineralize your soil and will save you lots of money which you spend on expensive chelated processed vitamin and mineral supplements you don't need.

She has a simple treatment using minerals and vitamins for every ailment, but her main concern in the book is with getting the pH and the mineral content of your paddocks balanced and 'available' for use by your horse.

a wonderful book
Truly a must read. It really puts horse care back to 101. If you thought it was complicated, it truly is simple. I wish my own personal health care was that simple. In particular adding the seaweed supplement makes a huge difference in how the horses assimilate their feed. They seem so much more efficient. In any event, read it. It will not only teach you about feed, but also pasture management. Something so much ignored. ... Read more

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Basic Care for Your Horse

Are you an avid equestrian thinking about purchasing your own horse? Maybe you want to buy a horse for your children? If so, don’t even begin the process until you read what we have to say. . .
If you thought that owning your own horse is out of your reach, think again.Every year thousands of people just like you are becoming horse owners and you can too.
There are many things to consider when buying a horse.Obviously, it isn’t like buying a new dog or cat. It’s a serious undertaking.
At the same time many there are many benefits as well. The pleasure of riding and enjoying time outdoors while bonding with your horse are priceless.If you are purchasing a horse for your child, it is an excellent way to teach responsibility.
You need answers to your questions.The challenge is that unless you are a very experienced rider, most first time buyers don’t even know what questions to ask.
You need to know what to look for and where to look.That is why we have prepared Basic Care for Your Horse.You learn what to look for and where to find it.
Inside Basic Care for Your Horse you learn:
 Selecting Your Horse – learn about breeds, color and purposes.
 Stabling – where to keep your horse, fencing, food storage.
 Caring for your horse – feeding, exercising and grooming.
 Your Horses Health – normal preventative care, special problems and when your horse is sick.
 Tack – get all the answers about bits, bridles, saddles, halters, harnesses, ropes and more.
 Clothing for the rider – learning about boots, pants, hats, dressage and more.
 Different Equestrian Events – interested in showing your horse?Learn about horse shows, rodeos, gymkhanas, racing and more.
 Selecting a farrier – to shoe or not to shoe you still need a farrier for keeping your horses feet healthy.
 How to select a horse trainer – what to look for in a trainer.
 Camping with your horse(s) – should you buy or rent a trailer?
 History of horses – discover the evolution of the horse.
 Horses and the handicapped – how horses are helping the handicapped.
 Horses and Hollywood – from Silver to Trigger visiting famous horses in history.
 Horses and Youth – how to help your youngsters raise, train and show horses.
 Horse Associations – learn about the various organizations that certify pedigrees.
Basic Care for Your Horse is informative and will walk you through the steps to select, purchase, raise and train your horse.
Some people pay hundreds of dollars and end up purchasing the wrong horse for they purposes.The good news is that you with Basic Care for Your Horse you have a low cost answer to all your horse care questions.
Grab your copy today and in no time at all you will be riding into the sunset.
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This manual for draft horse owners comprehensively covers draft horse health. Chapters include the following: Feeding draft horses, special dietary needs of heavy horses, foot and hoof care, vital signs, lumps and bumps, gastrointestinal problems, back and spinal cord, muscles, joints and legs, laminitis stallions and mares, mare fertility, foaling time, the foal, blood testing, giving medications and much more. Black and white photos. 231 pages, softcover. ... Read more

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Very satisfied!
As a college student, I found this book to be very informative and interesting. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in draft horses or owns drafts themselves. This books not only gives general information about horse care and health, it also comments on things that are more prevalennt in draft breeds. I was personally a little disappointed that the images in the book were not in color, which leaves out a detailed image of what certain conditions may look like. Overall, I am very satisfied with this book and will have it in my collection for the rest of my life.

Draft Horses, an Owner's Manual
This book contains very current information on draft horse health issues.It is written by a veterinarian and covers basic care, feeding, housing and health of draft horses.It does not cover breeds, conformation, temperament or training.All in all, this is a very good basic horse care book.

Great Comprehensive Text!
I am very impressed with the depth of this book. It is an easy read and touches on every aspect of horse ownership. Draft horses are different and special amongst breed of horses and this book illustrates just that. I would recommend it for any draft horse owner.

A Disappointment
I have been a draft horse owner for only 8 years, and I thought that this would be a good "insight" to these wonderful, gentle giants.This book does not give enough details nor does it explain the differences between draft horses and regular horses -- for example, draft horses only have to have their teeth floated maybe once every 2 years (shorter for some longer for others) as compared to a regular smaller breed horse.And their hooves need to be trimmed about once every 8-9 weeks as opposed to 4 weeks with a regular horse.Vet Schools and Farrier Schools do not teach but very little on draft horses, leading these folks to believe that draft horses should be treated exactly like their smaller cousins.This book should have pointed these things out in order to understand these horses without the "trial and error" method, which is how most of us feel like we're doing.

GREAT INFO ON DRAFT HORSES
WE BOUGHT OUR FIRT DRAFT HORSE THIS YEAR AND WANTED TO KNOW MORE INFO ABOUT THESE SPECIAL HORSES. THIS BOOK IS GREAT! IT HAD ALL THE INFO WE NEEDED. EVERY DRAFT HORSE OWNER SHOULD HAVE THIS BOOK! ... Read more

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If You Own a Horse this Book should be on your Shelf!
Brielle Rosa has written the quintessential guide for horse owners and horse lovers alike. Included in this convenient sized paperback is a wealth of veterinary knowledge that can and will help you to keep your horse healthy and happy. Although the book is set-up as numerical tips it's in fact much more. It provides the reader with the necessary information of the most common and preventable ailments that afflict horses. You'll learn how to best take care of your horse and what to do in case of an emergency. The author said it best in the book's introduction;
"101 Veterinary Tips for Horse Owners is a collection of tips and advice that I found myself giving horse owners again and again... In it I try to clarify a few points about horse management that I think are important, explain to you how a few common diseases work, and help you decide when to call the veterinarian. There are also a few tips that will help you give medications and handle horse while your vet does necessary procedures."
If you own a horse this book should be on your book shelf.

Fabulous Vet Tips!
This is a simple, concise,and easy to understand guide for horse owners.Great tips!This little book is full of helpful information that all horse owners should know.I was very pleased with the purchase of this book and highly recommend it for others.

great for first time horse owners
I recently purchased this book when I adopted my first horse and it was very helpful. I recommend reading it cover to cover if you are interested in owning or taking care of horses at all.Easy to understand and gives you some very good basics on warning signs to look for and what the vet wants to hear if you call with a problem. I recommend reading "How to Think Like a Horse" by Cherry Hill also if you are new to horses. ... Read more

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Focusing on the very best techniques gleaned from morethan 1,800 articles appearing in the pages of American FarriersJournal, this is the most comprehensive book of practical horseshoeingever published.

Featuring highly practical shoeing ideas from legends in the shoeingindustry, you'll learn plenty of new ideas that really work with alldisciplines, shapes and sizes of horses, mules and even zoo animals!

When it comes to shoeing techniques for animals weighing under 200pounds to over 2,000 pounds, this highly powerful book delivers allthe essential ABCs of foot care. ... Read more

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Fascinating but geeky :)
I admit to being a bit of a farriery geek.This book is a collection of articles on shoeing methds for very specific disciplines.I might never own a harness racer or need to shoe a Clyde of the show ring, but I sure found the info interesting, and it did help me understand some of the mechanics of shoeing better.A very interesting read, but not Shoeing 101. ... Read more

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The most comprehensive alternative horse care manual ever published for the horse owner, now available in paperback. ... Read more

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For The Proactive Horse Owner
What a dynamically different equine health care reference this book is! I have been fortunate enough to have Dr. Brennan care for my horses over the years so I have much faith in her knowledge and words. Her book explains alternative veterinary practices (which crosses over to help explain some of these practices for humans as well). She explains acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, Bach flower remedies, herbs, homeopathy, lasers, magnetic therapy, and massage. It also contains helpful sections on accupressure that the lay person can personally perform. My copy was worth a wait.

Great overview of what can be done for your horse.
This book serves as a wonderful reference for the health of my equines. It gives very descriptive things that can be done. Recently when my warmblood foundered, I found the suggestions very helpful and empowering. I got to implement some of them right away and therefore made my girl more comfortable in this hard situation. I highly recommend this book as it takes the mystery out of many different approaches of equine care and gives one the opportunity to make informed, well thought out choices.

Happy for the paperback
I own the hardback edition of this book and am very pleased the paperback edition has arrived. Sent it to a good friend looking for the pressure points of the horse, which Mary does a great job of showing in the sketches provided. This is the best alternative medicine book I have found for the horse.

Great
I bought this book for my girlfriend and she said that if she didn't have it she never would have passed some of her college classes last quarter.

Thank God for this book!!
As I am coming into more holistic approaches to life, I have found this book to be a Bible!!As it covers so many topics, giving guidance to directions for all of us, I can easily understand the value of this book!!Amust for all readers who want to keep their Equine healthy and sound --Naturally!! ... Read more

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This journal has been a best seller in many tack shops and for pony clubbers, 4-h record keepers and the avid competitor. It is designed to keep track of expenditures, all health records, show records, horses personal history and importantly, a log book to record all of your horses exercise routines for a year or more.

Many injuries have been avoided due to proper record keeping and the ability to check on cyclical occurrences in training. ... Read more

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Great item
This book is great.I wonderful way to keep track of everything that you do and give to your horse.

geat for record keeping
It's not easy for me to keep records, but I have found that with this user friendly journal, the task is simple. The sections on all aspects of horse care as well as the section for recording your daily workouts have actuallyproven to be fun to look back upon my progress. Some of the notesmake melaugh when I look back on a rainy day.... ... Read more

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Equine sports therapy is becoming widely accepted as a way to treat horses suffering from performance and other injuries. An essential reference for veterinarians, sport therapists, and horse owners, this book covers the different physical therapy methods being used form ultrasound to the use of heat, cold and magnets.Details on each type of therapy, its history, applications to human medicine, and uses in horses are provided. ... Read more

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The most comprehensive so far
A must read for anyone with an injured horse.This book will expose you
to the whole world of physical therapy treatments utilized by physical therapist,
sports medicine doctors, body workers, and others in the human world which
therapists like Mimi Porter are applying to equines. History of these treatments,
covering over two decades, validates their effectiveness bythe thousands of horses
successfully returned to pre-injured condition.It's important to note most of the
therapies discussed are not offered by standard veterinarian care.I particularly
like the incorporation for bodywork techniques, such as, cranialsacral and
myofascial release which offer more effective healing than traditional massage.
And ifyou wantan alternative to injecting your horse with medication there is an
excellent section covering iontophoresis.Even though it is not a protocol book,
and finding someone that is trained in many of these methods can be difficult,it's the

individual awareness and knowledge that will create a demand for much needed equine therapists. Well written with many excellent photos make this an enlightening and enjoyable read.

The New Equine Sports Therapy
I found Ms Porter's book to be indispensably useful regarding Equine Sports Therapy, and also interesting to read. Each chapter focuses on a major theraputic modality, and discusses its basic scientific theory, techniques for proper use, and pros and cons. Ms Porter's holistic approach to Equine Therapy was much appreciated. Throughout her book she supports the horse as an individual, and stresses that each plan of treatment must be centered on that horse's individual needs, rather than just based on a manufacture's recommendation.

I would recommend this book to any Equine Vet, Therapist or Care-giver. It's a valued addition to my library.

so-so
I bought this book expecting a very in-depth well written book on equines. What I got is something quite diffrent though. It was vauge, and poorly written. If you a beginer however, it is a fine book, I will give it that. ... Read more