Horses for Dummies - Paperback

by Audrey Pavia (Author), Janice Posnikoff (With)

Updated for today's beginning horse enthusiasts!

If you're just getting into the world of horses, there's a lot to learn! Horses For Dummies gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all!

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.

• Features updated safety information
• Includes more riding disciplines
• Offers tips for better nutrition for your horse
• Provides grooming and training recommendations

If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go!

Author Biography

Audrey Pavia is the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an award-winning writer of numerous articles on equine subjects. The author of seven books about horses, she has also contributed to Thoroughbred Times, Horse & Rider, and many other animal magazines.

Janice Posnikoff, DVM, is a highly respected equine veterinarian with over 20 years experience. She is a graduate of the Western College of Veterinarian Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.