Horse Handling & Grooming: Haltering * Leading & Tying * Bathing & Clipping * Grooming & Braiding * Handling Hooves (Horsekeeping Skills Library) - Softcover

Hill, Cherry; Klimesh, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0882669567 ISBN 13: 9780882669564

Publisher: Storey, 1997

Synopsis

With easy-to-follow instructions and clear photographs, this guide shows you everything you need to know to safely and effectively handle and groom your horse. Veteran trainer Cherry Hill shares expert techniques for haltering, tying, clipping, bathing, braiding, leading, blanketing, and more. Learn how proper horsekeeping not only helps your animal look and feel its best, but can enhance the special bond between horse and rider. Horse Handling & Grooming will help riders of all abilities improve, and even expand, their horsekeeping skills.

About this title

Review:

" If you own a horse or just love horses and would like to know more about caring and handling them, these books are must haves!" - Nashville News

" The wealth of practical advice offered is thorough enough for beginners, yet useful for experience riders improving or expanding their skills." - Colombia Station Ohio Rural- Urban Record

" Generously illustrated with excellent black- and- white photos, this books offers truly the most painless way to learn about elementary horsemanship- on the ground." - The Quarter Horse Journal

From the Author:

A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering Handling & Grooming Skills
With over 350 photos and drawings, Horse Handling and Grooming shows up close and personal views of the tasks you need to perform when handling and caring for your horse. From shortening a mane to removing chestnuts, you'll learn how to help your horse feel good and look good. Safety is essential when handling horses so I've included how to properly halter, lead, tie, pick up feet, and turn loose. Whether you are learning these skills for the first time, need a review or new tips, or want a guide to help you teach your students, you'll find this photo guide extremely helpful.

About this edition

• Publisher: Storey
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0882669567
• ISBN 13: 9780882669564
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160