"Previously published as separate volumes, The book of Horses and Horse Care, The Practical Rider's Handbook and Saddlery and Horse Equipment."--Title page verso.

An illustrated guide to owning, riding, and caring for a horse. Includes information on selection, feeding, grooming, training, first aid and more.

As even a quick glance around a saddler shop or through a tack store catalog will show, the world of horse bits is both enormous and mystifying. The primary means of communicating with and controlling a horse, Western and English bits come in a bewildering assortment of materials, sizes, and shapes. Their descriptions—full-cheek snaffle, hackamore, high port, French link, Tom Thumb, spade, KK Ultra—are no less puzzling, and with new bits and refinements being produced every year, even the most experienced horseman must struggle to keep up with the state of the art. The Ultimate Book of Horse Bits will answer all your questions on the subject . . . and then some. Not only does the author and horsewoman Emily Esterson go into detail about all kinds of equine mouthware and how each is constructed, but she also explains how and why each works in the context of what the rider wants the horse to accomplish. Does your horse have difficulty bending or flexing? Suggestions and solutions to these and myriad other horse-and-rider problems will be found throughout these authoritative yet user-friendly pages. Whether a novice or expert horseman, every rider, trainer, or owner in any equestrian discipline will benefit from this book’s wide-ranging and practical information for years to come.

Here by popular demand! The Ultimate Book of Horses provides hours of hands-on discovery and comprehensive information on the different breeds of this beloved animal, plus how to care, train, and work with them. With detailed information thoroughly researched and vetted by an industry professional, the book includes more than 40 flaps, pop-ups, pull-tabs, and rotating wheels to create an exciting overview of the world of horses throughout history. Turn a wheel to find out about the different types of work that horses do, lift the flaps to explore the parts of a horse's body, pull a tab to see how a vet takes care of a horse's feet. An essential reference for young horse lovers!

Horses are rescued and adopted by the thousands in USA. This guide will become the bible for rehabilitation.

How tack and the way you use it affects your horse's biomechanics and soundness. The thinking rider's tack book -- the international manual with a difference.