The Book of Miniature Horses: A Guide to Selecting, Caring, and Training - Softcover

Smith, Donna Campbell

 
9781493017690: The Book of Miniature Horses: A Guide to Selecting, Caring, and Training
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1493017691 ISBN 13: 9781493017690
Verlag: Lyons Press, 2016

Inhaltsangabe

As pets or show horses, for driving, therapy, or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property. The Book of Miniature Horses is full of information on finding and selecting Minis; their care, exercise, training, showing, and breeding; their use as therapy animals; and more.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Donna Campbell Smith has a degree in equine technology. She is a certified riding instructor and served many years as a Master NC 4-H Horse Program Volunteer. She is a freelance writer, author of three children's historical novels, and The Book of Draft Horses: The Gentle Giants that Built the World. 
Bruce Curtis is an award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in TIME, Life, Sports Illustrated, and National Geographic. 

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Although they are ponylike in appearance, Miniature Horses are nevertheless small, well-proportioned horses with refined features. As pets or as show horses, for driving as well as for therapy and guide animals, whether kept in limited spaces or on larger property, Miniatures are a horse lover's delight.The Book of Miniature Horses, the perfect introduction to buying, keeping, enjoying, and breeding these delightful creatures, is full of essential information, including: Historical background, requisite land and space, amount of care needed, where to look, and what to expect to pay when considering buying a Miniature Horse Tips on how to care for your Miniature, including information on feeding, grooming, veterinary considerations, and exercise Noncompetitive ways to enjoy ownership of Minis as pets and companions Behind-the-scenes show preparation and ribbon-winning tips for showmanship in-hand, conformation, jumping, and even trail course classes How Miniatures are used as guide animals for sight-impaired individuals, as well as the benefits of using Miniatures as companion animals or as participants in rehabilitation programs at adult care centers, nursing homes, and group homes The feasibility of breeding Miniatures, selecting a stallion or mare, breeding for color, foaling and first days and months, and registering the foal

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Verlag
Lyons Press
Erscheinungsdatum
2016
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1493017691
ISBN 13 
9781493017690
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
2
Anzahl der Seiten
160
Kontakt zum Hersteller
Nicht verfügbar
Verantwortliche Person
Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV
info@simonandschuster.nl

Herculesplein 96
Utrecht
3584 AA
Niederlande

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