Getting Your First Horse

by Judith Dutson

Buying your first horse is an exciting, and often daunting, experience. Offering encouragement and practical guidance, Judith Dutson helps you pick the best horse for your needs. Taking the anxiety out of the purchasing process, Dutson provides in-depth discussions on different breed characteristics, what to look for in a horse, and what kind of housing, feed, and exercise your animal will need. You’ll learn everything you need to know to confidently select the perfect horse and enjoy years of happy riding.  

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 11, 1998

About the author

Judith Dutson owns and operates Horsefeather Farm, a care facility for horses recovering from surgery or illness, in Plain City, Ohio. She is also a research assistant in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department at Ohio State University. Dutson holds a master’s degree in behavior genetics from the University of Connecticut. She is the author of Horse Breeds of North America and Storey’s Illustrated Guide to 96 Horse Breeds of North America.

Reviews

[Melinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book because it opens my eyes to how difficult, yet rewarding it can be to own a horse. And how prepared and unprepared I am to have one! lol :)