The Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition: A–Z Guide to All Things Equine: Barrel Racing, Breeds, Cinch, Cowboy Curtain, Dressage, Driving, Foaling, ... Riding, English & Western, and So Much More

by Jessie Haas

Here is a completely revised, full-color second edition of the established go-to source for equestrian information. This comprehensive A-to-Z guide covers “everything horse” and bridges gaps in the equestrian universe between English and Western styles. More than 1,700 entries explain wide-ranging topics such as breeds, tack, facilities, equine care and management, health and safety issues, riding styles and disciplines, shows, and much more. Whether you’re a rodeo hand, thoroughbred racer, seasoned professional, or armchair admirer, you’ll get everything you need from noted equestrian author Jessie Haas’ clear and thorough descriptions.

Genres: Animals, Horses, Nonfiction

448 pages, Hardcover

Published March 22, 2017

About the author

Jessie Haas has written over 35 books for children and adults, many about horses--a lifelong passion. She currently owns a Morgan mare, Robin, who is being clicker-trained to be a trail and pasture-dressage horse. She lives in a small, off-grid house in the woods with husband Michael J. Daley, two cats and a dog. When not writing or riding or reading she likes to knit, cook, and write, or ride, or read.

Reviews

[Clare O'Beara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book with its many colour photos of breeds and activities. I don't recommend giving it to a young person who just needs a basic pony care book to start. This has so much content that a real horse lover will enjoy looking through the breeds, including recent American breeds like the American Curly and Azteca, or the sports, like barrel racing and four-in-hand carriage driving. We see a few interesting items and some ailments.
My sole criticism is that more than once the book says mules are always sterile. No they are not always, and from the earliest stable management books I read, I was seeing that mules are usually sterile, but sometimes they are not. Today mules are not required in large numbers but in countries where they are used, they occasionally do crossbreed with mares which produce live offspring.

Enjoy. Once you pick this up you won't be able to stop reading.
I downloaded an ARC from Net Galley. This is an unbiased review.

[January Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in one sitting. I found it to be well written and very factual. I highly recommend this book to horse lovers and horse owners. Very informative. I also liked the format of this book.

[Juli Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very serviceable encyclopedia.

[Rachel V. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice encyclopedia of horses. It covers everything from grooming methods to different breeds, to the right kind of hitch to pull a horse trailer. Nicely put together with color photographs and illustrations. Any horse owner or just fan of horses will want this as a reference.
I received an advanced ecopy of the book through Netgalley and the publishers for an honest review.

[Martha Brindley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well written and comprehensive guide to equine care from an American viewpoint. Horse lovers will enjoy the read. Thank you Net Galley for my copy.