| Recognizing the fact that owning
a horse is one of the greatest commitments you can make, demanding
dedication,
time, hard work, and money, The Horse Owner’s
Survival Guide is
designed to help you survive and improve the bad times and get maximum
pleasure from the good ones. This comprehensive work offers many varied
ideas that you can tailor to your individual circumstances, whether you
are an owner with years of experience or a rider wondering whether
taking
on your first horse is a feasible idea. Starting from the basic
question
of choosing the right kind of horse for your lifestyle and abilities
(thus
helping to prevent a costly mistake), The Horse
Owner’s Survival Guide
goes on to cover such vital issues as:
• Outlining the costs and ways to
cut them down
• Reducing the risk of expensive
veterinary fees
• Setting up the stable
• Choosing the right tack and clothing
• Feeding and grooming your horse
• Selecting the best bedding, bathing,
and fencing
• Providing safety and insurance
for your animal
Bursting with practical advice and
problem-solving ideas, The Horse Owner’s Survival
Guide reduces
the intimidating concerns of horse owning and teaches you everything
you
need to know to keep yourself sane and your horse fit, healthy, and
happy.
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The Horse Owner's
Survival Guide
by Carolyn Henderson
The Lyons Press, 2004.
Order
a copy.
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