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Horse Handling & Grooming
Haltering * Leading & Tying * Bathing & Clipping * Grooming & Braiding * Handling Hooves
Cherry Hill(0)
About
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.
Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises for Horse & Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know, and Horse Care for Kids. Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge.
Richard Klimesh cares for five horses on a 70-acre horse facility in Colorado. He is a Certified Master Farrier, who has written hundreds of articles on hoof care and horse facilities. He is the Webmaster of www.horsekeeping.com and the producer of Horsekeeping Videos.
Essential Skills for Everyday Tasks
Master the routine handling and grooming skills that keep your horse safe, healthy, and looking his best. Cherry Hill, your trusted equine advisor, offers sound advice and clear instructions that will make your regular horsekeeping tasks second nature.
This visual guide covers every aspect of handling and grooming, including:
- Haltering and turning loose
- Perfecting in-hand maneuvers
- Tying and positioning
- Bathing the horse
- Caring for the mane and tail
- Clipping the legs and bridle path
Safe Handling and Housing
Handling Equipment
Haltering and Unhaltering
Handling the Haltered Horse
Tying
Safe Training for Handling
Grooming Techniques
Bathing the Horse
Clipping the Horse's Hair
Caring for the Mane
Caring for the Tail
Appendix
Recommended Reading
IndeX
" 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
Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises for Horse & Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know, and Horse Care for Kids. Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge.
Richard Klimesh cares for five horses on a 70-acre horse facility in Colorado. He is a Certified Master Farrier, who has written hundreds of articles on hoof care and horse facilities. He is the Webmaster of www.horsekeeping.com and the producer of Horsekeeping Videos.
Essential Skills for Everyday Tasks
Master the routine handling and grooming skills that keep your horse safe, healthy, and looking his best. Cherry Hill, your trusted equine advisor, offers sound advice and clear instructions that will make your regular horsekeeping tasks second nature.
This visual guide covers every aspect of handling and grooming, including:
- Haltering and turning loose
- Perfecting in-hand maneuvers
- Tying and positioning
- Bathing the horse
- Caring for the mane and tail
- Clipping the legs and bridle path
Safe Handling and Housing
Handling Equipment
Haltering and Unhaltering
Handling the Haltered Horse
Tying
Safe Training for Handling
Grooming Techniques
Bathing the Horse
Clipping the Horse's Hair
Caring for the Mane
Caring for the Tail
Appendix
Recommended Reading
IndeX
" 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