{"product_id":"the-horse-lovers-bible-the-complete-practical-guide-to-horse-care-and-management-9781770852556","title":"The Horse Lover's Bible: The Complete Practical Guide to Horse Care and Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eReviews for the hardcover edition:  \u003ci\u003eAn extremely useful book for the general rider.\u003c\/i\u003e --Horse Country \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eWritten in accessible language... reader-friendly layout includes color photos on every page.\u003c\/i\u003e --Sci-Tech News \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This comprehensive and up-to-date reference takes a different approach to horse care and management by providing insights into the reasons why horses behave the way they do. Following the author's good counsel here, riders and owners can ensure their horses receive the best care while developing a valuable, lasting rapport with them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book's straightforward layout guides the owner and rider through the full range of issues, from assessing and purchasing a horse, to maintaining its well-being and ensuring its fitness, preparing for competitions, dealing with illness and injury, and much more. Checklist summaries appear at the end of each section. Step-by-step photographs and quick-reference boxes complement the comprehensive text. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing conformation, temperament, ability and breed characteristics \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating equipment and tack for both English and Western riding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyzing horse behavior and natural instincts \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStable design, field maintenance and nutrition \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuying, stabling, exercising, grooming, training and showing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShoeing, tacking, traveling and breeding \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step clipping, trimming, plaiting, show turnout and quarter marking \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon ailments and traditional and alternative therapies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA handy year-round plan of preventive health routines \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst-aid and emergency procedures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Horse Lover's Bible\u003c\/i\u003e is a thorough and outstanding handbook for any rider, and especially valuable to new owners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-3825310\"\u003eTamsin Pickeral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/09\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 7.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781770852556\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1770852557\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PET\"\u003ePets\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PET006000\"\u003eHorses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-NAT\"\u003eNature\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-NAT016000\"\u003eAnimals | Horses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO057000\"\u003eAnimal Sports | Equestrian\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tamsin Pickeral is an accomplished horsewoman who spent nine years in the United States, where she raised and bred horses for English and Western disciplines and worked for the Buffalo Veterinary Hospital. She is the author of numerous books on horses and dogs, including \u003ci\u003eThe Majesty of the Horse\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in England. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688201752813,"sku":"9781770852556","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_6b1aa07f-90c2-40a6-b5ec-53bf538771af.jpg?v=1649786178","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/the-horse-lovers-bible-the-complete-practical-guide-to-horse-care-and-management-9781770852556","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}