Horses For Dummies

by Audrey Pavia

Horses are amazing, incredible creatures. They’re as breathtakingly beautiful as they are powerful and fast. They’re wild in their souls, yet they gladly give us their hearts. Horses offer people beauty, a connection to nature, and a quiet and dignified companionship that no other animal can provide in the same way. Whether you’re contemplating riding a horse for the first time in your life or wondering how to care for your first horse, this book will be a great help to you. Even experienced riders benefit from the in-depth coverage on riding styles and the wide variety of competitive disciplines. Horses For Dummies can help you understand the horse and how it functions, both physically and mentally. When you know how to communicate what you want to a horse, he’ll do your bidding. You also find out how to care for this amazing creature and to ride with ease. To fit in with the horsey crowd, you find out all about the following and If you want to achieve a profound bond with your horse, always put yourself in your horse’s place and try to comprehend the equine experience. Not only will you come to understand and appreciate your horse, but your horse will come to view you as a protector – and will ultimately grow to trust you with his very life.

Genres: Horses, Nonfiction, Animals, Reference

400 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.

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[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.