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This comprehensive guide provides a commonsense approach to keeping a horse healthy, sound, and happy by encouraging horse owners to center horse-keeping practices around the horse's needs. ... Read more

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Terrible Delivery System
I bought my book on the first of September. It said it would take 6-7 days because I could receive free shipping for spending $30. I have yet to receive it & it's a month later. Either I want my money back or a new book. Not great shipping at all. Two of my friends who attend my school have also said that the same book I ordered has yet to come to them either. ... Read more

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Although winter is only one of the seasons, most horse owners spend nine months of the year getting ready for it, getting through it, and getting over it. It is the hardest and most unpleasant time of year for owners, and the one in which horses can suffer most due to particular health, management, and work-related difficulties.
THE HORSE IN WINTER presents winter-management practices that really work. In a thoroughly practical and accessible way, it explains how the horse's bodily processes work and relates them to sound horse-care principles, giving many time- and labor-saving tips along the way.
Covering climate, body temperature, shelter and housing, feeding and watering, care of the skin and coat, feet and legs, clothing and bedding, exercise, health and condition, winter sports, and all special winter jobs and activities, THE HORSE IN WINTER is an indispensable handbook for those who care for horses and ponies of all types in winter.

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A Horse in Winter
This book is both picturesque and a comprehensive discussion of horse care in winter in a variety of settings.I am a relative novice at horse ownership so found the detail provided particularly valuable.
I recommend that you pick the chapter that concerns you most and read that one, as it covers such a wide range of topics.Dont read the whole book cover to cover.Come back as you need it.Oh, and again, the photos are simply lovely as well.

Great book!
This is an awesome book packed full of valuable information on caring for horses in the winter. Highly recommend! ... Read more

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Explains how to keep horses and ponies healthy and happy, discussing diet, grooming, illness, injury, and the proper use of the saddle, bridle, and other gear used while riding. ... Read more

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My review for Horse & Pony Care
This is a very informational guide to the proper care of horses and ponies. As far as it goes I'm a western rider and western riders don't take care their horses the same way as english riders do so I found it maybe a bit over done for western. However it was very informational a highly recommended. For the horse lover. ... Read more

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This is the comprehensive, authoritative guide to looking after your horse or pony on a day-to-day basis. Expert advice includes: assessing a horse and how to make the right choice; paddock management and care of the stabled horse; exercise routines; health and first aid; tack and other equipment; and grooming.There are over 250 photographs in total, including how-to step-by-step sequences on every practical aspect of caring for your horse or pony. ... Read more

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For the best practical advice on all aspects of horse ownership, "Essential Horse" is filled with expert guidance to help you truly care for your pet. As well as simple, clear advice on how best to look after your horse, this book contains a step-by-step guide to riding skills and detailed explanations of anatomy and physiology to help you understand your horse's needs and avoid potential injuries. With key stable skills, health and dietary advice and detailed analysis of dressage, showjumping and eventing for the advanced rider, "Essential Horse" will help to keep your pet healthy and happy throughout his life and keep you firmly in the saddle. ... Read more

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This book is a guide to the day-to-day aspects of horse care and stable routine. It explains in clear and concise terms practical tasks such as clipping and trimming, saddle fitting and bitting, placing an emphasis on correct and safe procedure. In addition Horse Care contains information on the transportation of horses, lungeing, yard organization and practical feeding and watering. While Horse Care will make informative reading for the first-time horse owner, the subjects are covered in such a way that more experienced students will find it essential for preparing for BHS examinations and National Diploma and Certificate courses. Along with Horse and Stable Management, this book covers the underpinning knowledge needed for the British Horse Society Horse Knowledge and Care examinations up to Stage III as well as the horse care aspects of National Vocational Qualification Levels 1, 2 and 3. ... Read more

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An illustrated guide to choosing, purchasing, caring for, and breeding horses including information on riding techniques, equipment, horse health and other aspects of horsemanship. ... Read more

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Susan McBane is an established author of books on horses, and here she aims to provide down-to-earth and reliable advice on the sometimes confusing practices employed in looking after horses and ponies. The book is in seven parts, each of which is sub-divided to enable to reader to find the relevant information quickly. The subjects covered include acquiring the right type of horse, stable care, tack and turnout, breeding, handling young stock, feeding, fitness and riding techniques. Guest authors with specialist technical knowledge have been employed to cover certain topics. ... Read more

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A complete guide to keeping the older horse sound, healthy, and happy, featuring more than 100 photos and drawings. ... Read more

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Got an Old Horse? Get this book!
I have lots of health care books about horses, young and old, but this book gave me all sorts of NEW information. An excellent read!

Great reference
This is a wonderful book that has been useful to me many times.I am an experienced horse professional and I highly recommend this book to novices and professionals.

Care and Management of the Older Horse
Amazingly helpful and easy to read.Sound and practical applications for managing mature horses of all ages. ... Read more

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In forty years as a country veterinarian, John J. Mettler has seen just about everything that can happen to horses and horse people – from the first-time buyer purchasing the wrong mount to the experienced owner coping with an acute case of colic.  Here Dr. Mettler shares that experience with invaluable advice on preventive health care, breeding, foaling, putting a horse down when necessary, and more.  Throughout, his love and respect for horses shines through. 

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A really informative horse encyclopedia.
This book is simply great. It tells all about horse care, grooming, breeding, and the anatomy of the horse. A must read for anyone who loves horses. ... Read more

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Worthwhile book for horse owners
I purchased this book partially because I felt, as a horse owner, I should have a basic understanding of the common medications used in horses, and also because I am very interested in veterinary medicine. Explains what each drug does (traq, NSAID, etc), the basics in how it works in the body, side effects, dosaging, use in breeding animals/foals/ponies/competition horses, and reactions it may have with other drugs. Not a book you would read for "fun," but a great one to have on hand when you need it.

HORSES ARE GOOD MEDICINE AND DESERVE AS MUCH IN RETURN
Every horse owner should know a bunch about medicating horses, or shouldn't own one (or be owned by one). This is your ticket for learning, but I suggest you try your first flight at it with a vet on hand.

Best help yet !!
Mynew trainer recommended this book for me so when she was medicating or telling of different meds , all I had to do is look them up and have it told to me in simple words rather than some medical mumble jumble that vets used sometimes, This book will definitly be on the top shelf for quick and easy reference , I have other books about meds but this is THE BEST !! If I could give 10 stars it would get 11 This book takes all the guess work out of administering as well as dosege for different ages of horses.

Understanding Equine Medications
Understanding Equine Medications is the handbook I have been waiting a lifetime for!!!I have been breeding and handling horses for the past 30 years, have spent countless dollars and too many frustrating moments when faced with a crisis and needed help.Many times our moments of crisis can be avioded IF we have the information we need, in laymans terms.Dr. Forney has produced an outstanding publication in providing much needed information for all horse owners, in all areas of horsemanship.

I now have the inside story on medications that I need, which could prevent a very costly mistake clearly due to lack of knowledge of medications and usage.This publication should relieve many veterinarians of middle of the night phone calls, prevent hysterical horse owners unusual amounts of gray hair, and most importantly, provide the horse with the care and help they need.Thank you Dr. Barbara Forney, you are a goddess!!
Dr. Forney is that rare individual that not only understands medication doseage, the history of medication, yet is an avid horse person herself.It is evident that this book provides us with USEFUL knowledge written from the perspective of someone who 'has been there' which carries great credibility and usefulness.Bravo, it rates a 10!

Sincerely ,

Jennifer H. Jones, Swift Level
Owner and breeder of Connemara/TB Crosses

Horse Classic
Dr. Forney has written a book from which all horse-people can benefit. She lists all modern equine medications, background information their dosages, side effects, as well as interactions with other drugs.The uses, ages, and lifestyles of horses are taken into account for every medication. This book is thoroughly informative, yet concise and easy to reference. Every horse owner or lover can feel that they are better home-care-equine-nurses after reading this book. ... Read more