Horses For Dummies,9780764597978

Horses For Dummies

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Edition: 2nd
ISBN13: 9780764597978
ISBN10: 0764597973
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-09-30
Publisher(s): For Dummies
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Summary

Features new full-color photos and online resources Train, care for, and have fun with your horse If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go. Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding, as well as new information on various equine conditions, this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy - and take your riding skills to the next level. Discover how to * Select the right horse for you * Feed, groom, and handle your horse * Recognize common horse ailments * Have fun in the saddle * Get involved in equestrian competitions

Author Biography

Audrey Pavia is the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an awardwinning freelance writer specializing in equine subjects. She has authored articles on various equine topics in a number of horse publications, including Thoroughbred Times, Horses USA, The Western Horse, Appaloosa Journal, Paint Horse Journal, Veterinary Product News, and USDF Connection magazines. She has written four horse books besides Horses For Dummies, including Trail Riding: A Complete Guide (published by Wiley in 2005).
In addition to her experience as an equine writer, she is also a former managing editor of Dog Fancy magazine and a former senior editor of the American Kennel Club Gazette. She has authored more than 100 articles on the subject of animals and has written several books on various kinds of pets.
Audrey has been involved with horses since the age of 9. She has owned and cared for horses throughout her life, and has trained in both western and English disciplines. She currently resides in Norco, California.

Janice M. Posnikoff, DVM, is a graduate of the Western College of Veterinarian Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada. She owns Orange County Equine Veterinary Service, a private veterinary practice in Lake Forest, California; is a contributing author to The Ultimate Horse Care Book; and is a contributing editor to Horse Illustrated magazine. Janice has been around horses all her life, has trained in dressage, and has worked as a groom for both racetracks and training barns.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1(1)
About This Book
2(1)
Conventions Used in This Book
2(1)
What You're Not to Read
3(1)
Foolish Assumptions
3(1)
How This Book Is Organized
3(2)
Icons Used in This Book
5(1)
Where to Go from Here
6(1)
Part 1: Beginning with Horse Basics
7(52)
Welcome to the World of Horses
9(10)
Looking at a Horse's Build and Mind
9(1)
Checking Out Various Horse Breeds
10(1)
Making a Match with the Perfect Horse
11(2)
Asking a few questions before you buy
11(1)
Locating the right horse for you
12(1)
Purchasing horse supplies
12(1)
Housing your horse
13(1)
Taking Great Care of Your Horse
13(3)
Handling daily tasks
14(1)
Grooming your horse
14(1)
Treating your horse's illnesses
14(1)
Knowing when to part with your horse
15(1)
Riding Your Horse Safely and Easily
16(3)
Working with your horse from the ground
16(1)
Looking at riding basics
16(1)
Staying safe on your horse
17(2)
Understanding Horses from Head to Hoof
19(22)
Horse Talk: Describing Horses Correctly
20(7)
Checking out the horse's parts
20(2)
Measuring a horse correctly
22(1)
Seeing horses of many colors
23(1)
Looking at different horse markings
23(2)
Figuring out horse movements
25(2)
Mind Games: Getting into the Horse Psyche
27(9)
Examining equine instincts
27(3)
Surveying equine senses
30(3)
Understanding equine language
33(3)
Do You Trust Me? Developing Bonds Between Horses and Humans
36(5)
Providing companionship
37(1)
Chowing down
38(1)
Stretching out
39(1)
Taking some stable vice advice
39(2)
Perusing Popular Horse Breeds
41(18)
Picking the Best Breed for You
41(2)
Meeting the Top Ten Horse Breeds
43(7)
Appaloosa
44(1)
Arabian
44(1)
Miniature
45(1)
Morgan
45(1)
Paint Horse
46(1)
Quarter Horse
46(1)
Saddlebred
47(1)
Standardbred
48(1)
Tennessee Walking Horse
48(1)
Thoroughbred
49(1)
Going Beyond the Top Ten
50(9)
Crossbreds
50(1)
Draft breeds
50(2)
Gaited horses
52(3)
Pony breeds
55(1)
Warmbloods
56(1)
Rare breeds
56(3)
Part II: Selecting a Horse and the Stuff that Goes with Him
59(96)
Preparing to Make Your Purchase
61(24)
Finding Out Why You Want a Horse
61(12)
Rating your reasons for wanting a horse
62(2)
Determining whether you're ready
64(3)
Exploring which way you want to ride (and how you want to learn)
67(3)
Establishing responsibility for your horse
70(1)
Deciding between leasing or buying
70(3)
Considering a Horse's Traits
73(6)
Thinking about a horse's age
73(2)
Studying horse bodies
75(3)
Looking at gender differences
78(1)
Investigating Horse Insurance
79(2)
Finding Expert Help
81(4)
A trainer or riding instructor
81(2)
A veterinarian
83(1)
A farrier
84(1)
Making the Big Buy
85(22)
Enlisting an Expert to Help You Shop
85(2)
Knowing Where to Find a Horse
87(7)
Individual sellers
88(1)
Horse dealers
89(1)
Breeding and training operations
90(1)
Adoptions
91(3)
Deciding On the Perfect Horse for You
94(3)
Considering your riding style
94(1)
Choosing a purebred or a nonpurebred
94(3)
Balancing emotions and rationality
97(1)
Embarking on Your Horse-Shopping Journey
97(8)
Getting some initial information
98(1)
Paying a visit
98(2)
Moving forward after the visit
100(1)
Hiring a vet to check the horse
101(2)
Signing up for a trial period
103(1)
Closing the deal
104(1)
Bringing Your Horse Home
105(2)
Getting into Gear with Horse Equipment
107(32)
Let the Shopping Begin: Figuring Out Where to Buy Equine Equipment
107(1)
Have a Seat: Saddles and Related Accessories
108(10)
Surveying different types of saddles
109(5)
Picking out saddle pads
114(1)
Buying a saddle the smart way
114(1)
Ensuring your saddle fits
115(3)
Tack It Up: Other Riding Requirements
118(7)
Getting a heads-up on bridles
118(2)
Breaking down bits
120(2)
Checking out assorted riding aids
122(2)
Exercising your options on training gear
124(1)
Considering a bareback pad
124(1)
Ground Work: Horse-Care Items
125(4)
Understanding the importance of halters
125(1)
Looking at lead ropes
126(1)
Cleaning up with grooming supplies
127(2)
Playing Dress-Up: Horse Clothes
129(4)
Putting on coverups
130(2)
Paying attention to assorted apparel
132(1)
Looking Good: Your Own Riding Wear
133(6)
Donning formal hunt-seat garb
133(1)
Dressing in elegant dressage attire
134(1)
Slipping into saddle-seat apparel
135(1)
Wearing western gear
136(1)
Kicking around in comfortable clothes
137(1)
Using your head by wearing a helmet
138(1)
Housing Your Horse Comfortably
139(16)
Away from Home: Boarding Stables
140(5)
The pros and cons of boarding
140(2)
Knowing a boarder's responsibilities
142(1)
Selecting a commercial boarding stable
142(3)
Choosing private boarding
145(1)
Staying Close: Having a Home Stable
145(3)
The pros and cons of home stable
146(1)
Knowing your responsibilities at home
147(1)
Committing yourself financially
147(1)
Setting Up Backyard Accommodations
148(4)
Keeping your horse outdoors
148(3)
Housing your horse indoors
151(1)
Making Room for Work and Play
152(3)
Storing your gear in a tack room
153(1)
Staying safe in a spacious work area
153(1)
Sharpening your skills in a riding arena
154(1)
Accessing trails for a fun time
154(1)
Part III: Taking Care of Your Horse
155(78)
Establishing an Everyday Routine
157(10)
Handling Your Horse's Hunger and Thirst
157(6)
Taking Care of Other Maintenance Tasks
163(4)
Giving your horse the once over
164(1)
Exercising your horse for optimum health
164(1)
Managing manure
165(1)
Controlling pests
166(1)
Keeping Your Horse Clean and Pretty
167(22)
Getting Down to Business: Grooming Basics
167(9)
Starting with the right tools and setup
169(1)
Working the body
169(3)
Managing the mane and tail
172(1)
Attending to the hooves
172(3)
Sticking to safety rules
175(1)
Scrub-a-Dub: Bathing Your Horse
176(6)
Knowing why and when horses need baths
176(1)
Making preparations to bathe your horse
177(1)
Having the right tools on hand
178(1)
Washing your horse properly
179(2)
Caring for your horse after his bath
181(1)
Carefully Clipping Your Hairy Equine
182(7)
The scoop on maintenance clipping
182(2)
Caring for your clippers
184(1)
The basics of body clipping
184(5)
Preventing Equine Health Problems
189(8)
The Doctor Is In: How a Vet Helps Your Horse
189(4)
Searching for a vet
190(1)
Taking a shot at vaccinations
191(1)
Getting the bugs out with deworming
192(1)
Keeping track of teeth
192(1)
If the Shoe Fits: The Work of a Farrier
193(2)
Finding a farrier
193(1)
Caring for a horse's hooves
194(1)
In Control: Understanding Your Role in Preventive Care
195(2)
Feeding time
195(1)
Getting exercise
196(1)
Examining and Treating Equine Health Troubles
197(28)
Tracking Symptoms (and Recognizing an Emergency)
198(2)
Understanding Common Health Problems
200(14)
Azoturia
200(1)
Cancer
201(1)
Colic
202(3)
Equine influenza and rhinopneumonitis
205(1)
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM)
205(1)
Eye problems
206(1)
Gastric ulcers
207(1)
Heaves
208(1)
Skin problems
209(3)
Strangles
212(1)
Thrush
213(1)
West Nile virus
213(1)
Getting a Grip on Leg Woes
214(5)
Arthritis
215(1)
Bowed tendons
216(1)
Hoof abscesses
217(1)
Laminitis
217(1)
Navicular disease
218(1)
Taking Care of Horse Wounds
219(3)
Putting Together a First-Rate First-Aid Kit
222(1)
Coping with Euthanasia
223(2)
Making a difficult decision
223(1)
Handling the grief
224(1)
Knowing what happens to your horse's remains
224(1)
Giving Up Your Horse
225(8)
Beware of Killer Buyers
225(1)
Figuring Out if You Need to Move On
226(2)
Seeing signs of outgrowing your horse
227(1)
Deciding your next step
227(1)
Looking at Options for Your Old Friend
228(5)
Part IV: Handling Your Horse with Ease
233(104)
Working with Your Horse from the Ground
235(22)
Establishing the Right Manners
235(2)
Understanding your responsibilities
236(1)
Recognizing your horse's responsibilities
237(1)
Approaching Your Horse in the Stall or Pasture
237(2)
Retrieving your horse from a stall
238(1)
Heading toward your horse in a pasture
239(1)
All Strapped In: Haltering Your Horse
239(1)
On the Ropes: Leading Your Horse
240(2)
Leading the right way
240(2)
Refraining from bad habits
242(1)
In Knots: Tying Your Horse
242(3)
Circle Around: Longeing Your Horse
245(4)
Readying your horse for longeing
245(2)
Longeing your horse properly and safely
247(2)
Handling Problems from the Ground
249(8)
Your horse resists being caught
250(2)
Your horse drags you when you lead
252(1)
Your horse pulls back when tied
252(1)
Your horse bites you
253(1)
Your horse kicks you
254(1)
Your horse crowds you
255(2)
Selecting a Riding Discipline
257(12)
Scoping Out the Most Popular Ways to Ride
257(8)
Showing off with hunt seat
258(2)
Staying natural with dressage
260(1)
Riding high with saddle seat
261(1)
Taking it easy with western
262(3)
Getting the Scoop on Other Cool Riding Styles
265(4)
Getting Ready Before You Mount
269(8)
Putting On a Saddle and Accessories
269(6)
The English saddle
270(3)
The western saddle
273(2)
Bridling Your Horse with Ease
275(2)
Taking Control in the Saddle
277(20)
Preparing Yourself Mentally
277(1)
Beating your fear
277(1)
Acknowledging your role as the leader
278(1)
Taking Riding Lessons First
278(2)
Getting Into Riding Shape
280(2)
Swinging Up and Onto Your Horse
282(2)
Focusing on Riding Fundamentals
284(6)
Holding the reins
284(2)
Positioning yourself in the saddle
286(2)
Cueing your horse
288(2)
Moving with your horse's gaits
290(1)
Delving Into Post-Ride Details
290(2)
Getting off your horse
290(1)
Untacking your horse
291(1)
Cooling down and cleaning up
292(1)
Catching Tricks that Naughty Horses Play
292(5)
Bucking
293(1)
Rearing
293(1)
Backing up without being asked
294(1)
Spooking
294(1)
Running away
295(1)
Refusing to move
295(1)
Being ``barn-sour''
296(1)
Staying Safe on (and around) Your Horse
297(12)
Dressing the Right Way
297(2)
Wearing a safety helmet
298(1)
Putting on the proper pants
298(1)
Stepping into safe footwear
298(1)
Protecting Yourself on the Ground
299(4)
Caring for a horse's hooves
299(1)
Being in close quarters with a horse
300(1)
Recognizing some dangerous horse moves
301(1)
Leading a horse
302(1)
Moving around a tied horse
302(1)
Being Secure in the Saddle
303(6)
Inspecting your tack first
303(1)
Riding by yourself
304(1)
Riding with other horse folks
304(5)
Competing on Horseback
309(16)
Keeping Traditions in Hunt Seat
309(1)
Performing Precisely in Dressage
310(1)
Being Flashy in Saddle Seat
311(1)
Working with Special Skills in Western
311(6)
Educating Yourself at Breed Shows
317(2)
Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Trail Competitions
319(2)
Getting a Leg Up on Jumping Competitions
321(1)
Checking Out Combined Training
322(1)
Steering Yourself Toward Competitive Driving
323(2)
Riding for the Fun of It
325(12)
Riding the Trails
325(3)
Strutting Your Stuff in Parades
328(1)
Joining a Drill Team
329(2)
Reliving the Past in Reenactments
331(2)
Having a Horsy Vacation
333(4)
Part V: The Part of Tens
337(10)
Ten Horse Myths
339(4)
Ten Great Movies about Horses
343(4)
Appendix: Equine Resources 347(6)
Index 353

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