The Complete Guide to Your First Horse for Young Riders: All About Horse History, Health, Care, Anatomy, and Physiology to Become a Better Horseman … Bond With Your Partner (Stable Starters)

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Transform the love you have for horses into a deep and lasting bond that is forged from optimal care for your horse’s health, a knowledge of the equine mind, and key strategies for communicating with your horse.

Finally! Your lifelong dream has become a reality—you are about to own your very first horse.

If you are a horse lover, it is very difficult to describe the unique sense of freedom and joy that arises every time you go horse riding.

Once you build confidence as a rider, you may go on to try a plethora of exciting activities—including racing, steeplechasing, and team sports.

You may even want to take your stallion or mare to a show, to get up close to other beautiful horses and exchange key information with other riders or owners.

Although you are excited, you may stay up at night wondering if you will be the very best owner or rider of the horse of your dreams.

It can sometimes seem like there are so many skills to hone—including caring for your horse, watching out for signs of injury, and tacking up your horse.

Here’s some good news for you—these skills are easy to learn, and while practice makes perfect, there are many skills you can perfect from day one.

The Complete Guide to Your First Horse for Young Riders is here to make the transition from horse lover to owner or rider, easy and fun. Within its pages you will find:

The fascinating history of the human-horse bond—and how humans and horses transformed from predator and prey into best friends.All you need to know about horses—the correct terms to use at each stage of their life, plus the myriad of types and breeds to discover.How horses are built, from nose to tail, plus all the hidden parts—such as the interior of their hooves and their mouths!The 5 basic coat colors of horses, plus color breeds such as the Palomino, Pinto, and Appaloosa, and common variations.How to feed your horse—including types and quantities of food.The essentials of managing a barn—including paddocks, stalls, fencing, and more.Safety and grooming tips to keep your horse healthy and beautiful.How to understand your horse’s mind and read its body language.Injuries and illnesses to detect and prevent.How to tack your horse and care for your tack, plus what to wear to look sharp and feel comfortable all at once.Tips on how to ride, plus engaging information on equine sports and activities you might want to try.

And so much more.

You don’t need to be an older adult or an experienced rider to build a beautiful bond with your horse. Everyone starts at the beginning and the skills you need to be a great equestrian start with knowing more about horses and their needs.

You don’t need to guess how to mount and dismount a horse or lead it to perform your chosen gait. The Complete Guide to Your First Horse for Young Riders provides you with a host of strategies and tips that will enable you to look the part and feel confident, practically from the first day you set out to ride.

If you’re ready to build a powerful, eternal bond with your horse through care, love, and all the practical skills you need to be a great horse owner, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

From the Publisher

Be the exceptional horse owner you aspire to beBe the exceptional horse owner you aspire to be

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From Nose to Tail

Before you can ride your new horse, you need to get to know them first. Gain in-depth knowledge of horse anatomy, from their nose to their tail, so you can become a better horseman.

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Complete Care Confidence

Owning a horse means having to take care of them – and it involves more than brushing their mane. Feed your horse with confidence, groom them properly, manage your barn effectively, and keep your equine friend safe, healthy, and beautiful.

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Effortless Horse Skills

Are you ready to ride? Prepare for your first horse ride by equipping yourself with the basics of horse riding. Master the essential skills of proper tacking, mounting, dismounting, and more from Day One.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CDYYJ698
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 6, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8856205267
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10+ years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.46 x 8.5 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Stable Starters
Best Sellers Rank: #247,298 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #171 in Equestrian Sports (Books) #175 in Horse Riding (Books)
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Customers find this book to be an invaluable resource for young equestrians, packed with helpful information about horse history and care. The book is easy to read and features an engaging writing style, with one customer noting how it covers everything from breeds to maintenance and care. They appreciate its focus on the unique bond between humans and horses, and one review highlights its emotional aspects of horse-human relationships.

9 reviews for The Complete Guide to Your First Horse for Young Riders: All About Horse History, Health, Care, Anatomy, and Physiology to Become a Better Horseman … Bond With Your Partner (Stable Starters)

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  1. Nancy Reishus

    This book is an invaluable resource for young equestrians!
    “The Complete Guide to Your First Horse for Young Riders” by Elisa King is an invaluable resource for young equestrians embarking on their journey into the world of horse ownership. King’s comprehensive guide covers essential topics ranging from horse selection and care, to riding techniques and stable management. The author’s evident passion for horses shines through, creating an engaging and educational read. With its practical advice and engaging writing style, this guide serves as an excellent companion for young riders eager to establish a strong foundation in horsemanship.”

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  2. Nancy Golden

    Comprehensive Introduction to Horse Ownership
    As a horsewoman who also teaches others about horses on occasion, I am always on the alert for good introductory books. I really like how comprehensive this guide is. The structure and information offered makes it an excellent resource for a young person wanting to learn more about our wonderful equine friends and what it takes to care for them properly. I found the book provided good information as well as some fun and interesting stories. I would recommend it not only to young riders, but to anyone considering purchasing a horse for the first time.

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  3. Jeanna Read

    Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Your First Horse
    This book is advertised for young horse owners, but in all actuality, it is perfect for anyone of any age before getting their first horse. From the history of horses being domesticated and horse genetics to safety and basic care and shelter, there is nothing this book doesn’t cover! Written in easy to understand verbiage and a reader friendly format, you will want to read this book from cover to cover before getting your first horse, and then keep as a resource to refer back to over and over again. Highly recommend!

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  4. Cari Cat

    A Very Complete Guide!
    This is such a compete guide! It brings work horse and human relationships throughout history and moves on to cover so many vital topics. I LOVE that this book teaches correct terminology and that’s its written to be comprehensible to young children. The information included on the care and keeping of horses and the barn are easy to understand and packed full of vital information. If you only buy one horse care book, this should be it

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  5. Sara

    Written with Passion
    I got this book initially because we’re getting our first horse (finally, after 30 years of dreaming of getting a horse 😀 ) soon and while I’m a huge fan of horses I know nothing about them, about their personalities and care, I loved this book because not only it helped me a lot to get to know horses better and their anatomy, but because the author clearly has a passion for horses and makes you love them even more! I highly recommend this book!

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  6. Teresa Rutrough

    Owning your own horse
    I was raised around horses and know some things about them, but interested in learning more because my grandson wants a horse. Not sure yet, but this book has been helpful in so many ways. This book discusses horseshoes, riding basics, how to get on and off a horse. This book explains everything you should know about owning a horse. What to feed it, grooming, the barn necessities, et. You must form a bond with your horse, treat it right and it will treat you right. This is a good book for anyone who has never had or ridden a horse.

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  7. S

    1st horse of course!
    Humans and horses have a unique bond and this book is for a beginner at any age.Whether a child or an adult, learning the horse from nose to tail this book is for you– this book also goes over how humans and horses were not initially friends but how they got there.This book also offers info on breeds, diets, grooming and housing.Whether you’re just wanting to learn about the basics of the horse for fun or because you’re interested in having a horse yourself, this is a good book for a good start to get familiar with what that would entail.

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  8. S. Wiley

    Everything horses, 101
    This would make a great gift for anyone Interested in horse care. Even if you’re beyond beginner level with horses, there is still so much to learn! I learned a ton of facts about horse history, their bodies, their minds, and the care it takes to own a horse. There are loads of pictures throughout the book, and I loved the glossary at the end.

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  9. Ivan

    Book is complete with tons of info about horses. Used this to learn more about different breeds for my daughter to start riding lessons after the holidays. She is 14 and loved this book!

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    The Complete Guide to Your First Horse for Young Riders: All About Horse History, Health, Care, Anatomy, and Physiology to Become a Better Horseman … Bond With Your Partner (Stable Starters)
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