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Contents

Introduction

CHAPTER 1

Handling a Horse

Understanding Horse Behavior • Horse Sense • Horse “Talk” • Catching a Horse • Turning out a Horse • Leading a Horse in a Halter • Leading Problems • Tying up a Horse

CHAPTER 2

Your Horse’s Home

The Pasture-Kept Horse • Routine Pasture Checks • Paddocks • Stables and Stalls • Stable Vices

CHAPTER 3

Feeding a Horse

Feeding Rules • Food to Feed a Horse • Vitamins and Supplements • Treats

CHAPTER 4

A Horse’s Health

Taking Your Horse’s Temperature • Health Problems • Regular Veterinary Checkups • First Aid • Modern Health Therapies

CHAPTER 5

Grooming a Horse

Grooming Kit • Get Grooming! • Bath Time • Farewell to Flies • Hoof Care • The Farrier

CHAPTER 6

Tack and Gear

The Halter • The Bridle • Reins • Bits • Curb Bits • Hackamores • Nosebands • Breastplate or Western Breast Collar • The Saddle • Saddle-Related Tack • Boots and Bandages • Blankets

CHAPTER 7

Tacking Up a Horse

Carrying Tack • Tacking Up English Style • Tacking Up Western Style • Does Your Tack Fit? • Untacking English Style • Untacking Western Style • Cleaning Your Tack

CHAPTER 8

Trailering a Horse

What Kind of Trailer Do You Need? • Looking for a Trailer • Traveling Gear • Loading a Horse • Driving a Trailer • Unloading a Horse • A Caring Relationship

Resources

Glossary