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Publisher5 m Publishing LTD.

ISBN-101910455091

ISBN-139781910455098

eBay Product ID (ePID)219144094

Product Key Features

Number of Pages182 Pages

Publication NameFoals and Young Horses : Training and Management for a Well-Behaved Horse

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

SubjectAgriculture / Animal Husbandry, Animals / Horses, Horses

TypeTextbook

AuthorBeate Schmidtlein, Ute Ochsenbauer

Subject AreaPets, Nature, Technology & Engineering

SeriesHorse Riding and Management Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight18.9 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2016-449244

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes30 vols.

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal636.107

SynopsisFoals imprint on their mothers and are guided by instinct. But over time they get accustomed to humans and can be reared to become trusting, faithful playmates and companions. Therefore, establishing good behaviour at the outset is fundamental to creating a well-adjusted adult horse.The authors, using their extensive experience and personal stories, explain how to balance natural behaviour with training methods to develop a well-behaved horse. The approach is knowledgeable and patient and is based on mutual respect between horse and rider. Key exercises are explained in the text by a great variety of photos, and can also be used with older horses. Practical topics covered include vaccination, hoofcare, herd behaviour, feeding and housing. The reader is guided through the health, well-being, training, education and attitude of the first three years of a horse's life, with a focus on building trust throughout.Foals and Young Horses is a good companion guide for horse owners, riders and especially breeders. It will also be of interest to equine science students and para-professionals., Foals imprint on their mothers and are guided by instinct. But over time, they get accustomed to humans and can be reared to become trusting, faithful playmates and companions. Therefore, establishing good behavior at the outset is fundamental to creating a well-adjusted adult horse. The authors of this book, using their extensive experience and personal stories, explain how to balance natural behavior with training methods to develop a well-behaved horse. The approach is knowledgeable and patient and is based on the mutual respect between horse and rider. Key exercises are explained in the text by a variety of photos, and these can also be used with older horses. The practical topics covered include vaccination, hoofcare, herd behavior, feeding, and housing. The reader is guided through the health, well-being, training, education, and attitude of the first three years of a horse's life, with a focus on building trust throughout. Foals and Young Horses is a useful guide for horse owners, riders, and breeders. It will also be of interest to equine science students and para-professionals. (Series: Horse Riding and Management) Subject: Ethology, Equine Health, Veterinary Medicine]

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