Horse Keeping For Beginners: A Complete Guide on How to Keep Horses, Including How to Understand Why Horses Do What They Do (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798654748331)

Are you thinking of buying or leasing a horse, but aren't very confident about your ability to take care of this unique animal- or even how to get started with its acquisition in the first place?

If you've answered YES, keep reading....

Owning a horse can be one of the most exciting experiences anyone can have, and even though they're expensive and intimidating when it comes to taking care of them, the rewards are massive. Horses give you a sense of power; spending time with them takes you away from this world and relieves stress; they keep you fit and make you more confident and social- just to mention the least.

Unfortunately, most people find it difficult to get their heads around the actual experience of taking care of this animal safely, and establishing a good relationship with it.

Tell me, have you been asking yourself:

How do horses communicate?

How does one create and maintain a good relationship with a horse?

What do horses like eating?

Why do horses flee? Would I be able to handle a restless horse?

How do I acquire a good breed?

If you have, then be prepared to be blown away because these are some of the questions that form the bedrock of this simple, beginners' book. You'll get all the answers to these and similar questions as you learn everything you need about horses.

• How to understand your horse's communication, behavior, social structure, body language and survival tactics
• How to get started with horse-keeping right- including how to select the right animal and factors to consider before making a purchase
• How to prepare and manage the stable
• How to handle a horse including how to approach it and lead it properly
• How to groom a horse
• How to feed your horse
• How to take care of your horse's feet
• How to afford your horse the right health care
• How to control parasites and various horse disorders

...And much more!

Even if you've not had a particularly pleasant experience with horses in the past, and had/have started seeing horses as difficult animals, this book will change your perspective to see horses as the gentle, useful, easy and empowering animals that they truly are.

With the tips and techniques this book gives you, taking care of horses will become your favorite activity in no time!