Efnisyfirlit

• Cover
• Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond the Book
  • Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Beginning with Horse Basics
  • Chapter 1: Welcome to the World of Horses
    • Looking at a Horse’s Build and Mind
    • Checking Out Various Horse Breeds
    • Making a Match with the Perfect Horse
    • Taking Great Care of Your Horse
    • Riding Your Horse Safely and Easily
  • Chapter 2: Understanding Horses from Head to Hoof
    • Horse Talk: Describing Horses Correctly
    • Mind Games: Getting into the Horse Psyche
    • Do You Trust Me? Developing Bonds Between Horses and Humans
  • Chapter 3: Perusing Popular Horse Breeds
    • Picking the Best Breed for You
    • Meeting the Top Ten Horse Breeds
    • Going Beyond the Top Ten
• Part 2: Selecting a Horse and the Stuff that Goes with Him
  • Chapter 4: Preparing to Make Your Purchase
    • Finding Out Why You Want a Horse
    • Considering a Horse’s Traits
    • Investigating Horse Insurance
    • Finding Expert Help
  • Chapter 5: Making the Big Buy
    • Enlisting an Expert to Help You Shop
    • Knowing Where to Find a Horse
    • Deciding On the Perfect Horse for You
    • Embarking on Your Horse-Shopping Journey
    • Bringing Your Horse Home
  • Chapter 6: Getting into Gear with Horse Equipment
    • Where to Buy Equine Equipment
    • Saddles and Related Accessories
    • Tack It Up: Other Riding Requirements
    • Ground Work: Horse-Care Items
    • Playing Dress-Up: Horse Clothes
    • Looking Good: Your Own Riding Wear
    • Transporting Your Horse
  • Chapter 7: Housing Your Horse Comfortably
    • Away from Home: Boarding Stables
    • Staying Close: Having a Home Stable
    • Setting Up Backyard Accommodations
    • Making Room for Work and Play
    • Buying a Ready-Made Stable
• Part 3: Taking Care of Your Horse
  • Chapter 8: Establishing an Everyday Routine
    • Handling Your Horse’s Hunger and Thirst
    • Taking Care of Other Maintenance Tasks
  • Chapter 9: Keeping Your Horse Clean and Pretty
    • Getting Down to Business: Grooming Basics
    • Scrub-a-Dub: Bathing Your Horse
    • Carefully Clipping Your Hairy Equine
  • Chapter 10: Preventing Equine Health Problems
    • The Doctor Is In: How a Vet Helps Your Horse
    • If the Shoe Fits: The Work of a Farrier
    • In Control: Understanding Your Role in Preventive Care
  • Chapter 11: Examining and Treating Equine Health Troubles
    • Tracking Symptoms (and Recognizing an Emergency)
    • Understanding Common Health Problems
    • Getting a Grip on Leg Woes
    • Dealing with Hoof Issues
    • Taking Care of Horse Wounds
    • Putting Together a First-Rate First-Aid Kit
    • Coping with Euthanasia
  • Chapter 12: Giving Up Your Horse
    • Beware of Killer Buyers
    • Figuring Out if You Need to Move On
    • Looking at Options for Your Old Friend
• Part 4: Handling Your Horse with Ease
  • Chapter 13: Working with Your Horse from the Ground
    • Establishing the Right Manners
    • Approaching Your Horse in the Stall or Pasture
    • All Strapped In: Haltering Your Horse
    • On the Ropes: Leading Your Horse
    • In Knots: Tying Your Horse
    • Circle Around: Longeing Your Horse
    • Handling Problems from the Ground
  • Chapter 14: Selecting a Riding Discipline
    • The Most Popular Ways to Ride
    • Other Cool Riding Styles
  • Chapter 15: Getting Ready Before You Mount
    • Putting On a Saddle and Accessories
    • Bridling Your Horse with Ease
  • Chapter 16: Taking Control in the Saddle
    • Preparing Yourself Mentally
    • Taking Riding Lessons First
    • Getting into Riding Shape
    • Swinging Up and Onto Your Horse
    • Focusing on Riding Fundamentals
    • Delving into Post-Ride Details
    • Catching Tricks That Naughty Horses Play
  • Chapter 17: Staying Safe on (and around) Your Horse
    • Dressing the Right Way
    • Protecting Yourself on the Ground
    • Being Secure in the Saddle
  • Chapter 18: Competing on Horseback
    • Keeping Traditions in Hunt Seat
    • Performing Precisely in Dressage
    • Being Flashy in Saddle Seat
    • Working with Special Skills in Western
    • Educating Yourself at Breed Shows
    • Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Trail Competitions
    • Getting a Leg Up on Jumping Competitions
    • Checking Out Combined Training
    • Steering Yourself Toward Competitive Driving
  • Chapter 19: Riding for the Fun of It
    • Riding the Trails
    • Camping with Your Horse
    • Strutting Your Stuff in Parades
    • Joining a Drill Team
    • Reliving the Past in Reenactments
    • Having a Horsy Vacation
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 20: Ten Horse Myths
    • Horses Are Dumb
    • Horses Will Run Toward a Fire
    • Horses Don’t Sleep Lying Down
    • Most Horses Are Mean
    • Horses Are Aloof
    • Horses Vocalize a Lot, Just Like in the Movies
    • Horses Are Always Healthy
    • They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
    • Old Horses Go Off to the Glue Factory
    • A Broken Leg Equals a Death Sentence for a Horse
  • Chapter 21: Ten Great Movies about Horses
    • Black Beauty
    • The Black Stallion
    • The Black Stallion Returns
    • Hidalgo
    • The Horse Whisperer
    • The Man from Snowy River
    • National Velvet
    • Seabiscuit
    • Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
    • War Horse
• Index
• About the Authors
• Advertisement Page
• Supplemental Images
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement

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