Everyday Horsemanship

by McGraw, Eliza R. L.

• ISBN13: 9780806988276
• ISBN10: 0806988274
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

You already know how much you love horses. But riding, keeping, and working with them are skills that must be taught. Find out how you can learn and develop these skills, especially if you've decided to make horses a part of your life, whether you ride occasionally or are serious about showing. There are more choices in horsemanship today than ever before. Do you ride to relax or because you like the challenge of competition? In either case, you'll become a better, more caring rider when you understand a horse's nature and why he behaves the way he does. Knowing how a horse thinks and feels makes schooling him easier. Teaching him to behave properly when you're not mounted is as important as training him to respond to aids. What's more, a rider must also have good manners, both in a ring with others and riding alone on a trail. The time may come when you want to own your own horse. Here's how you can do it while keeping expenses down. Be sure to keep your horse healthy and fit by checking out some basics on caring for him, including, for example, what minor problems you can safely handle and when you should call a veterinarian. Even if you're not ready to buy a horse, there are any number of ways to spend time with some. No matter whose horse you're on, you work hard when you ride, and so does the horse. Proper conditioning keeps him ready to work with you. The right tack and equipment also help and everything you need to know is here. These skills will make the time you spend riding, in the barn and pasture, and watching horses in their daily lives even more enjoyable. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Eliza R. L. McGraw has been riding since she was three years old. She has contributed to such publications as EQUUS, The Blood-Horse, The Chronicle of the Horse, and Horse Journal. She lives in Washington, D.C. with her husband, son, and Corgi, and rides her horse in Potomac, Maryland

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(4)
Your Horsemanship Goals	15	(26)
Natural Horsemanship	41	(24)
Handling Horses and Riding Etiquette	65	(24)
Basic Veterinary Care	89	(26)
Economical Horse Ownership	115	(28)
Without Your Own Horse	143	(26)
Fitness for You and Your Horse	169	(26)
Gear	195	(22)
Index	217