The Horse Owner's Handbook (Equestrian Library (David & Charles))

Mortimer, Monty

ISBN 10: 0715315943 / ISBN 13: 9780715315941

Edité par David & Charles Publishers, London, England, 2003

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Minor Wear Only. Includes Index.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Horse Owner's Handbook (Equestrian Library (David & Charles))
• Éditeur: David & Charles Publishers, London, England
• Date de parution: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0715315943
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780715315941
• Reliure: Soft cover
• État de l'article: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Reference/Manuals/Guides/Triva/Encyclopedias
  • Sports/Recreation

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Synopsis

Selecting and purchasing a horse is dealt with in detail, with warnings of the pitfalls that may be encountered. A guide to stabling and pasture management covers these important aspects of horse care, which are so vital in maintaining your horse's health and happiness. The principles of keeping the horse healthy are explained including feeding, grooming, shoeing, veterinary care and sick nursing. A programme for getting the horse fit for hunting or competition is clearly outlined. The equipment required to keep a horse is expensive and the author gives advice and guidance on how to choose and care for increasingly complicated tack. Finally, the very important subject of road transport is discussed setting out the best way of preparing the animal for a journey and which types of vehicle are available for this purpose. This is an invaluable guide to all aspects of keeping a horse fit and well for hacking, competition riding or hunting.

À propos de l?auteur

Monty Mortimer commanded a number of horse transport units in the Army which gave him a very broad base of equestrian knowledge. He had a long career as a competitor in the modern pentathlon before becoming manager of the British pentathlon team at the Munich and Mexico Olympic Games. He initiated and built up the Fulmer School of Equitation at Ledston in Yorkshire and was Senior Coach to the British Horse Society from 1976-82. He lives in Cheltenham, Glos.