Author : Robert C. Malmgren
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,70 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Horse arenas
ISBN : 9781577790167
"Building and maintaining an equine arena involves major expense. Before you invest in building, improving, or maintaining your arena, buy this book. You can save thousands of dollars by preventing injury to your horse, not to mention huge savings achieved by building an arena correctly from the start!" -- page 4 of cover.
Author : Eileen Fabian Wheeler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2008-02-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0470344407
Whether you are a veterinarian consulting on how to maintain the integrity of the grain and water in the horse'e newly-built stall; or the agricultural engineer who has been asked to design a new state-of-the-art equine shelter; or an animal scientist or horse owner who simply wants the latest, safest, and most up-to-date information on manure management - this book will fulfill your needs! This handy, user-friendly guide answers some of the toughest questions about equine shelters. Covering everything from preferred building materials such as lighting to flooring in the horse's primary shelter to design and management of a riding arena, this practical reference will guide the reader every step of the way. This practical reference is filled with clear, user-friendly design illustrations and information on ventilation, manure management, fence planning, fire safety, feed storage, bedding requirements, dust control systems, and a myriad of detailed information designed for the comfort, safety, and health of your horse in areas where cold weather is a factor.
Author : Robert C. Malmgren
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,74 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Horse arenas
ISBN : 9781577790976
Provides information on how to build, improve and maintain a user-friendly facility for horse events and training. Save thousands of dollars and prevent injury to your horses by building your arena or running surface correctly from the start! Whether you are working in dressage, hunter/jumper, reining, barrel racing, flat racing, roping or any other equine performance event, the surface you ride on can make or break your horse's performance and soundness. This popular book has been revised and updated as of April 2010. Also includes new information on water use and conservation, turf fields, and race track surfaces. This is a "must have" for anyone in charge of building or maintaining an equine facility or looking for the best property to purchase. You will learn how about soil characteristics, amendments and testing, how to create a good base and maintain safe footing, how to construct your arena with proper drainage, the importance of controlling dust and manure, things to cons
Author : Cherry Hill
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 32,52 MB
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1580170471
With this pocket-sized guide in hand, you'll find it easy to develop and perfect your Western riding skills. Cherry Hill's exercises will help you learn to fine-tuneÊtransitions and changes of direction, master lateral work, improve collection, and perfect lead changes.Ê
Author : Jan Hancock
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 35,73 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Camp sites, facilities, etc
ISBN :
Author : Cherry Hill
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 46,9 MB
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Pets
ISBN : 160342802X
In this fascinating best seller, Cherry Hill explores the way horses think and how it affects their behavior. Explaining why certain smells and sounds appeal to your horse’s sensibility and what sets off his sudden movements, Hill stresses how recognizing the thought processes behind your horse’s actions can help you communicate effectively and develop a trusting relationship based on mutual respect.
Author : J. Warren Evans
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 42,69 MB
Release : 2000-12-13
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1429934581
For almost twenty years, Horses has been the definitive horse care manual, an indispensable reference for anyone who shows, races, breeds, or rides horses. Now Horses is available for the first time in paperback in a completely revised and updated new edition, offering all the latest information necessary for the competent care and recreational use of horses today. It covers every vital phase of buying, managing, enjoying, and raising horses and features a wealth of illustrations and photo sequences showing step-by-step management procedures, as well as more technical information for advanced owners. The Third Edition also reflects recent findings in health care and research, and includes * A new chapter on business practices in the horse industry * Current recommendations for internal parasite control * Information on equine assisted therapy * Linebreeding, the Dosage Index, and the Rasmussen Factor * Recent information on coat color inheritance * The physiology of conditioning performance horses * The practical use of behavior for training Comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible, Horses, Third Edition is an essential reference book for anyone who cares for a horse, from novice to experienced owner.
Author : Cherry Hill
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 45,95 MB
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 158017535X
Keeping your own horses requires dedication, hard work, and a sincere interest in the well-being of your animals. This practical guide shows you how to design efficient facilities and establish effective maintenance routines so that your horses can stay happy, healthy, and safe on even the smallest plots of land. Offering expert advice on barn designs, fencing options, and pasture management, Cherry Hill stresses the importance of understanding horse behavior and environmentally responsible land stewardship as integral aspects of a pleasurable and rewarding horsekeeping experience.
Author : Cherry Hill
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 45,1 MB
Release : 2012-07-12
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1603428372
Keep your horse happy and healthy throughout the entire year. Veteran trainer Cherry Hill provides a comprehensive month-by-month guide to horse care that includes seasonal stable chores and maintenance procedures that promote equine health. Reminding you to check for ticks in April, buy hay in July, and set up winter bedding in October, each month’s reference charts, to-do lists, and climate notes will help you establish routines that follow the natural cycles of the animals and the land.
Author : J. Warren Evans
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 918 pages
File Size : 34,23 MB
Release : 2000-12-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780805072518
"Comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible, Horses, Third Edition is an essential reference book for anyone who cares for a horse, from novice to experienced owner."--Jacket.
