It's not always possible to school your horse in an indoor school or an outdoor arena. However, it isn't always necessary to have access to either as the author shows. She tells the reader how to take advantage of safe hacking areas in the countryside to school a horse with the use of dressage movements.
Colic is one of the main reasons for calling the vet. It is a disease that must not be taken lightly, as it often proves fatal. This book explains the causes of colic, the symptoms of the various colic types--of which there are many--and particularly how to prevent colic. It is a topic every horse owner should know about, because most colics can be prevented.
Every rider should be prepared for an emergency. Being informed and prepared will make a crucial difference between coping and floundering helplessly, or even making things much worse during the critical period immediately following an accident. This guide describes how to treat the most frequent injuries and illnesses that occur, when to call the vet, and what to do until the vet arrives. The authors describe typical emergencies, what should be observed in the daily inspection for soundness, and much more.
A guide to reading a horse's communication With their wide range of expressive behaviors, horses are always full of surprises. These behaviors can range from curious, friendly, and insecure to threatening, as a warning of attack. This book trains the horse lover's eye to the communication that constantly takes place between horses, but more importantly between people and horses in their day-to-day dealings with one another.
Long reining might be thought of as a means of training a horse at a safe distance, from the ground. The horse is controlled by means of extended double reins and is made to circle its trainer, who is able to observe and correct the horse’s gait. Long reining is used for exercising lame or convalescing horses, for correcting poor gait, and for training horses for dressage. This book illustrates the various aspects of this complex but invaluable training aid.
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