AN ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK OF HORSE & PONY CARE
by Tim Hawcroft
The product is "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horse & Pony Care" written by Tim Hawcroft and Jane Kidd.
This book covers all aspects of horse and pony care, including feeding, grooming, stable management, and health care.
It is designed for both beginners and experienced riders.
The book includes an A-Z of common diseases and problems.
Copyright 1987 Crescent Books Hardcover with Dust Jacket
160 pages
Hardcover in good condition
CONTENTS
Introduction 6
Points of a Horse 7
BUYING A HORSE
Conformation 10-13
The Gaits 14-15
Temperament 16-17
Identification 20-27
HANDLING THE HORSE
Approaching and Catching 30-31
Leading the Horse 30
Restraint 30-35
Transportation 36-38
Safety 39
The Tack 40-47
Putting on the Tack 48-51
Care of the Tack 52
Boots, Bandages, Blankets and Rugs 52-55
THE HEALTHY HORSE
Daily Care: Feeding and Diet 58-62
Cleaning the Stable 63
Grooming 64-65
Clipping 66-67
Plaiting 68-69
Hoof Care 70-71
Exercise 72-77
Periodic Care: Worms and Worming 78-80
Vaccination 80
Teeth Care 81-83
Shoeing 84-87
Stabling 88-89
First Aid 90-93
Administration of Medication 94-95
Diseases amd Problems A-Z 96-133
BREEDING
The Stallion 136-137
The Mare 138-139
Serving or Mating 140-141
The Pregnant Mare 142-143
Foaling 144-148
Induction of Labour 149
Care of the Mare After Foaling 149
The Foal 150-153
Youngstock 154-157
Index 158-160