Essential Book of Horse Tack & Equipment - Softcover

McBane, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715313894 ISBN 13: 9780715313893

Publisher: David & Charles, 2002

Synopsis

As the number of people involved with horses increases, the importance of having the correct equipment and using it properly plays a major part in the enjoyment and safety of both horse and rider. This fully illustrated book cuts through the confusion the array of horse tack and equipment available today can cause.

Readers will find clear, concise guidelines and detailed case studies for the use, care and maintenance of all major items of tack, clothing, stable and other equipment, both traditional and modern. They'll have no doubt as to just what saddles, bridles, headcollars, halters, schooling aids, boots, and bandages they need. Inside they'll find:

-A completely international guide to the range of horse tack and equipment available today; -Sound advice on the right items for riders, their horse and their particular requirements; Fascinating case studies highlighting how incorrect use of certain horse equipment can have disastrous results

Over 20 years ago, Susan McBane founded the Equine Behavior Forum with Dr. Moyra Williams and still helps to run it on a voluntary basis. She has had a lifelong involvement with horses and academic interest in life sciences. A professional writer, editor, lecturer and consultant, she also teaches a classical, holistic method of riding, which is highly popular with her clients and their horses.

About this title

About the Author:

Over twenty years ago Susan McBane founded the Equine Behaviour Forum with Dr Moyra Williams, and still helps to run it on a voluntary basis. She has had a lifelong involvement with horses and an academic interest in life sciences. She is a professional writer, editor, lecturer and consultant with interests also in gardening, natural history and complementary medicine. She is a member of the Classical Riding Group, is listed in the CRC Trainers' Directory, and teaches a classical, holistic method of riding which is highly popular with her clients and their horses. Susan lives in Lancashire.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0715313894
• ISBN 13: 9780715313893
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192