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