Are You Thinking of Buying a Horse?

Couverture
Dog Ear Publishing, 2005 - 232 pages
This is a common sense guide to horse ownership. Inside you will find detailed information on what to look for and what to avoid in buying a horse, why you want a horse, alternatives to horse ownership, extensive information to help you find the right boarding stable, suggestions for building your own barn, what to look for in a riding instructor and horse trainer, what a horse eats and how to feed him, veterinarian care, farriers, safety concerns, common sense ideas, trailering, what you should do if you bought the wrong horse and the steps you need to take in the event your horse passes away.
 

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Is Horse Ownership Right For You?
1
Before You Buy
5
Breeds and Colors
15
How To Find A Horse For Sale
25
Examining The Horse
29
Where Will You Keep Your Horse?
47
Feeding
69
Equipment
81
Protecting Your Investment
171
Trailers and Transporting Your Horse
181
What If You Bought The Wrong Horse?
191
Grief
195
Sample Records
199
Jobs
203
Glossary
206
Breed Registries
209

Grooming and Handling
93
Riding
119
Safety
145
Preventative Health Care
151
Hoof Care
169
Recommended Books And Related Information
213
Miscellaneous Information
215
References
216
Index
217
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