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Complete Horse Riding Manual
Author: William Micklem; £18.09

The Ultimate Book for Serious Riders!!

Reviewer: from Ireland

This book really is the ultimate guide for any horse rider - it takes you right through the steps to success with any horse, from beginning, to advanced show-jumping, dressage and eventing. It has loads of great sections and totally new areas which I haven't seen covered in any other books before, such as rider fitness and exercises for flexibility, as well as reams of information on how to THINK, and how mental preparation can make all the difference to your competitive performance. The diagrams and graphics are really clever and unlike any other books I've seen before (and trust me, I own a lot of horse books!!) I've also found the troubleshooting sections very helpful in overcoming little problems with my horse. In this massive book, William Micklem seems to have covered it all. This is the best book on my shelf!!

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BHS Complete Horse and Pony Care
Author: British Horse Society; £13.20

Synopsis

The BHS Book of Horse and Pony Care is a comprehensive guide to owning and caring for a horse or pony. Beautifully illustrated, it will appeal to everyone who wants authoritative and practical advice, whether they are beginners or more experienced riders. This unique handbook is created and produced in association with the world-renowned British Horse Society, the leading authority on both horse welfare and rider safety. It is written in a friendly, easy-to-read style by a team of experts, including a top veterinary surgeon, with specialist knowledge of horses and their health problems. It features up-to-date information on every aspect of horse care, from basic stable management, handling and diet to health care, preventing common injuries and show preparation. Illustrated throughout with hundreds of specially commissioned practical colour photographs, many in easy-to-follow, accessible step-by-step sequences, this is the complete reference for all new and potential horse and pony owners. Foreword - British Horse Society Introduction 1. Choosing a horse or pony 2. Housing your horse 3. Grass management 4. Safety and equipment 5. Handling your horse 6. Grooming and shoeing 7. Feeding and diet 8. Exercising your horse 9. Transporting your horse 10. Showing and competitions 11. Keeping your horse healthy 12. Health disorders and injuries

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Sussex Horse Rescue Trust

SHRT was established in the 1960s and is the largest equine Sanctuary in the South. It currently runs a rescue programme for equines that have suffered neglect, mistreatment or are simply unwanted. We are currently looking after 211 horses, ponies and donkeys.

We believe every horse, pony and donkey has the right to be part of a loving family where it will be cared for and loved to the end of its natural life. Although no animal once rescued is ever sold, where possible we rehabilitate the animals and, when fully recovered, we "loan" them out to homes which can provide such an environment. All loan homes are rigorously checked and the loaned animal is visited from time to time to check on its well-being. If the loan home is no longer able to look after the animal, for whatever reason, it has to be returned to SHRT.

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Caring for your pony/horse - daily routine

This is intended as a rough guide as daily routine will depend on many factors including where the pony is kept, how much time you have and how fit the pony is.

Morning feed - the horse may need to be brought in if it has been in the field overnight.

Muck out stable - if possible, the horse should be tied up outside to decrease the risk of airway disease caused by dust and spores in the bedding. It is polite and often a necessity to keep the area around your stable neat and tidy so sweep up here too. (See essential equipment section for mucking out equipment).

Ensure that water buckets are cleaned and refilled.

Put up a hay-net if the pony is to be kept stabled during the day.

Pick out feet and groom thoroughly before tacking up the horse for exercise.

Exercise the horse - daily exercise at least once a day is essential for most horses.

If the horse is sweaty following exercise, ensure that the horse is rubbed down and dried thoroughly before putting back in the stable or turning out - a sweat rug can be useful in this situation.

When you return in the evening, feed the horse, skip out the stable (brief mucking out to remove droppings and wet areas of bedding) and ensure there is plenty of water and hay available if the horse is to stay in overnight.

Repeat exercise if possible - alternatively, the main exercise of the day can be performed in the evening if that fits in with your schedule better.

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