Product Description

The Complete Idiot's Guide’ to Horses will introduce new and prospective owners to every aspect of buying, riding, grooming, handling, stabling, training and caring for horses.

Readers will learn about the various horse breeds, what to wear while riding, how to saddle and mount a horse, and how to choose the right vet.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #360369 in Books
• Published on: 2003-03-04
• Released on: 2003-03-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

About the Author
Sarah Montague is an amateur equestrian and competes in beginner horse trials in the upstate New York region and holds a Horsemaster's Certificate from the Potomac Horse Center in Maryland.

P.J. Dempsey spends a good deal of her time caring for, riding and showing her own Arabian Pinto Mare, as well as reading and editing equestrian books.

Customer Reviews

All-around terrific book for horse lovers and others
This is a well-organized, comprehensive, and engagingly written introduction to all aspects of horse lore and horse ownership. The authors are as friendly as they are entertaining. It's worth a read just to see what the next clever heading will be! Fortunately the text is also succinct and clear. All topics are presented in straightforward, highly readable prose. A detailed contents list provides easy topic-specific access, and there are appendixes to guide readers to information from other sources. A thoroughly enjoyable read, and a great gift for all age groups and interest levels.

A must for horse lovers!
Here is a book that gives a broad overview of everything "horses". The information is concise and written with a touch of humor. Be sure to check out the color photo section in the middle of the book to see pictures of different breeds of horses ranging from Arabians to Miniature horses. The resource section is extensive and allows the reader to pursue interesting topics in greater detail. It is a must for those new to horses and would also be very useful to those who already own horses.

A perfect resource book for horses
I disagree with the last post. This book is the best resource book for everything about horses. It is well-researched, well-written, and easy to read. It is very easy to find the exact information you may be looking for and explains it all simply and clearly: the perfect book to have on hand for the beginner or even the experienced horseperson, especially when you're looking for accurate and concise information. It is also clever, humorous, and interesting. And yes, the sidebars are fabulous!