Horses for Dummies (Howell dummies series) - Softcover

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Audrey Pavia is Book Review Editor at Horse Illustrated magazine and the author of three books about horses.

Janice Posnikoff, DVM, is an equine veterinarian who cowrites the "Vet on Call" in Horse Illustrated.

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Look inside for a full-color guide to horse breeds

The fun and easy way® to train, care for, and have fun with your horse

If you're crazy about horses and thinking about buying one, then this friendly guide is just what you need to giddyup and go. From boarding, feeding, and grooming to training, riding, competing, and more, it tells you how to keep your four-hoofed friend happy — and take your riding skills to the next level.

Discover how to

• See what?s involved in horse ownership
• Feed, groom, and handle your horse
• Recognize common horse ailments
• Have fun in the saddle
• Get involved in equestrian competitions

Praise for Horses For Dummies

"Andrea Pavia's longstanding passion for horses serves as a wellspring for providing readers with accurate, inspiring, and interesting information on equines."
— Moira Harris, Editor, Horse Illustrated and Equine Athlete magazines

"A must-have resource for horse lovers and novice owners. . . . An easy-to-read, informative book that takes readers through all aspects of the equestrian world."
— Carroll Brown Arnold, Publisher/Editor, America's Cutter and America's Barrel Racer magazines