Horses for Beginners: A Horse Handbook of Horse Facts

Book excerpt: Horses for Beginners: A Horse Handbook of Horse Facts A Quick Start Guide to Horse Care and Horse Health If you are someone who is serious about horse care, this book is for you. It covers every topic about horses from A-Z including: Horseback riding and training – an equestrian is often defined by his or her ability to ride horses. Riding is a skill that will forever be attached to the title "equestrian". However, riding is just the tip of the iceberg. In order to learn how to be a true equestrian, you need to learn how to work with your horse, training it and shaping it until it can respond to your slightest command. Remember that Equestrian studies is not just about you; It's about both you and your horse. You also need to learn how to take care of your horses. A lot of people assume that the hardest part of being an equestrian is getting your horse to jump. This is a fantasy. In order to become a true equestrian, you need to learn how to take care of your mount. You need to understand horses inside and out. You will study the horse's anatomy, how to feed it, how to groom it, and other essentials in horse care.