Books - Care & Management

BHS Manual of Horse & Stable Management - BOOK

BHS Complete Manual of Horse and Stable Management

The British Horse Society's comprehensive guide to the care and management of horses and ponies. This new edition has been fully revised, updated and expanded, with the addition of many new illustrations, to bring it into line with current thinking in the horse world.

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Filled with reliable information and advice on modern stable management practices, the book provides a sound foundation for Horse Knowledge and Care Stages 1 to 4 and the BHS Stable Manager's Certificate.

Throughout, the emphasis is on the adoption of correct and safe procedures for the welfare of all who come into contact with horses, as well as for the animals themselves. Although designed to be a course book for those taking BHS exams, it is invaluable to anyone looking after horses, either as a general source of information or as a quick reference guide. A must for every stable yard and rider.

Author: Consultant Editor: Islay Auty FBHS Revised and Updated by Jo Batty-Smith FBHS

Binding: Paperback

Extent: 235 x 210mm, 480 pages

Illustrations: Black & White drawings

ISBN: 9781905693184

Horse Sense - BOOK

Horse Sense

Published in Australia, Horse Sense provides an in-depth guide to horse husbandry under conditions unique to Australia and New Zealand. It is written in an easy-to-read style to appeal to novices as well as experienced owners and covers all aspects of horse care and management.

This new edition provides the latest information on new feeds and supplements; new techniques for gently breaking in young horses, handling difficult horses, safe riding, and treating injuries, diseases, worms and other pests.

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 356
ISBN: 9780643065987
Author: Peter Huntington, Jane Myers, Elizabeth Owens

Your Horse's Skin - BOOK

Your Horse's Skin

We tend to think of the skin as a large sack enclosing and holding together all the other organs of the body, but it is much more than that and has many complex functions. Everything an owner does or feeds to the horse has an effect on the skin, not only is it a barometer of health, but also it is often the most neglected part of the body.

The author explains the function of the skin in detail and shows how to maintain it in perfect health by correct care and grooming. She shows how to treat skin complaints from louse infestation to saddle sores, from mud fever to sweet itch, effectively and safely. Every horse owner should read this book.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 224
ISBN: 0 85131 883 5
Author: Hilary Pooley

Grooming to Win - BOOK

Grooming to Win

The classic, lavishly illustrated guide to grooming for the show ring, now updated and spiral-bound. A perennial bestseller, Grooming to Win is a must-have reference for competitors in every equestrian discipline and sport.

Illustrated throughout with 400 beautiful two-color line drawings, this extensively revised edition features new chapters on blanketing, newly popular breeds, and new show ring clothing styles for the rider as well as updates throughout that reflect the current practices and requirements in every discipline.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Format: Spiral Bound
Number of Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780470047453
Author: Susan E. Harris
Author Notes: Susan E. Harris is an internationally known clinician, riding teacher, author, and artist. She appears regularly at horse expos in the U.S. and abroad. She has taught all seats and styles of riding, and has trained, shown, and prepared horses and riders for competition in many equestrian disciplines. She is the author and illustrator of Horse Gaits, Balance, and Movement, Grooming to Win (both previous editions), the three United States Pony Club Manuals of Horsemanship, and three other USPC guides (all Howell Book House).

Braiding Manes and Tails - BOOK

Braiding Manes and Tails

Next to riding, there's nothing horse people love more than to pamper and groom their horses. Particularly satisfying among grooming tasks, braiding manes and tails is a calming, centering routine, enjoyed equally by horse and rider. And, of course, handsome braids are a requirement for showing in many riding disciplines.

Horse trainer and instructor Charni Lewis brings the wonderful process of braiding to life in her clearly described, step-by-step guide to 30 beautiful braids. Helping the braider along are full-color photographs and detailed illustrations showing twists and turns that make each style unique and the hand positions necessary to hold those ropes of equine hair in place. To keep hands free for braiding, the book has a nail hole at the top of each page for easy hanging on a post or barn wall.
Lewis begins with detailed advice on choosing and using appropriate tools, preparing the horse, and creating a safe area in which to work. After a chapter on no-nonsense maintenance braids (used primarily to keep the horse neat and clean), she progresses through all the classic braids required for each riding discipline -- from a Diamond dressage braid to the Three-ribbon style favored for gaited show horses. Finally, Lewis lets loose with braids that are simply fun to do. She encourages readers to experiment with a Scalloped Hunter mane braid or a Fourstrand Weave for the tail. They look gorgeous, and when the novelty wears off, there are many more to try!

Format: Spiral Bound
Number of Pages: 151
ISBN: 9781580176996
Author: Charni Lewis

Bits and Bitting - BOOK

Bits and Bitting

Bits and Bitting - A fully comprehensive yet essentially simple and attractive guide to bits and bitting, illustrating all types of bits and describing their correct fitting and use. There are sections on nosebands, reins and martingales. The ultimate reference book.

This comprehensive and easy to reference guide to bits and bitting covers all aspects of the subject including the difference types of bi, their correct fitting and action, sections on internal and external aids, assessing the structure if the horse’s head and how to measure and order bits. It contains 92 drawings and over 400 photographs in full colour, and is a fascinating, invaluable and attractive reference for all riders, horse owners and students.

Author Notes: Hilary Vernon has spent ten years in the saddlery trade advising clients on bits and their uses. Hilary is also a qualified riding instructor and a keen amateur whip. She is also at the moment helping to build a new saddlery.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 128
ISBN: 0 85131 725 1
Author: Hilary Vernon

The Bit and the Reins - BOOK

The Bit and the Reins

The author demonstrates how rein contact can be a live connection; an empathetic and energetic game of question and answer between horse and rider. He explores various types of bridles and bits and explains their correct fitting and use. He provides a basic training outline for developing correct head carriage in the young horse and shows how the rider can develop an independent seat and allow mutual balance to evolve without stress and with active concern for the welfare of the horse.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 160
ISBN: 0 85131 903 3
Author: Gerhard Kapitzke

Managing Horses on Small Properties - BOOK

Managing Horses on Small Properties

Published in Australia, Managing Horses on Small Properties is written with a minimum of jargon especially for those who are new to horse ownership and small properties.

It will deliver real benefits to the landholder, including, reduced horse keeping costs, better welfare of horses, increased productivity, and improved land management practices.

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 216
ISBN: 9780643090675
Author: Jane Myers