The Complete Idiot's Guide to Horses: The Inside Track on the Care and Grooming of the Most Common Breeds

by P. J. Dempsey, Sarah Montague

Improve your horse sense! This indispensable guide will introduce new and prospective owners to every aspect of buying, riding, grooming, handling, stabling, training and caring for horses.  The Complete Idiot’s Guide® Horses gives you everything you need to know about these magnificent animals. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you •  Detailed information on the daily care needed to keep a horse happy and healthy. •  Smart advice on how to keep your horse free of infections and parasites. •  Helpful hints on evaluating riding instructors and what to look for(and what to watch out for) when choosing a lesson barn. •  In-depth descriptions of the various riding styles.    •  Expert tips on rider safety and fitness and the right gear for the job.

Genres: Nonfiction

355 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 4, 2003

Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an avid horse rider -until age 22 or so - I thought I still knew a lot. Getting back in to riding and ownership I found this a nice refresher with some new things I did t know. I actually learned a lot as this is a very comprehensive look at horses, riding and ownership. I’m not a dummy but I did like the book.

[Tina Sylvester · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found most of the information helpful

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this book as a quick reference throughout my high school horseback riding and 4-H Club career. It was a great reference, and was also a fun, interesting read.

[Timothy Kelley · Rating 2 out of 5]

It proved somewhat useful. Don't regret getting it and reading it (though mostly as a reference).