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Cherry Hill's Horsekeeping Almanac

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In my opinion, this is the best new horse reference on the market, and of special value to new owners, regardless of whether their horses are 16 hands or 30 inches. The author's unique approach to caring for our horses year-round is so logical, one wonders why it wasn't written earlier!

A wealth of information is offered in easy-on-the-eyes layout and color scheme, with charming illustrations throughout. The book is organized by season for temperate climate regions, with additional suggestions for adjusting the information for other climate conditions. An innovative "five-season" plan covers Late Winter (January-February), Spring (March-April-May), Summer (June-July-August), Fall (September-October), and Early Winter (November-December).

Everything and anything a horse owner needs to know or do is included. Upcoming January, for instance, gives information and details about the following: performing a late winter visual examination of your horse; horses and weather; setting up records for the coming year; checking feet and preparing for the farrier; cold weather feeding rules and suggestions; calculating your horse's weight; dealing with winter predators; parasite control; care of teeth; winter grooming; pasture & fence maintenance; sanitation and manure management; tractor maintenance; tack inspection and care; income tax overview; and, preparing for foaling season.

Who guessed so much needed to be done in January?

Scattered throughout these 576 information-packed pages are tidbits about wildlife, horse movies, ranch recipes, language trivia, and historical horsekeeping. The author includes sidebars with tips for living comfortably with horses. "Horse Sense and Safety" includes recommendations for moving around horses: "Either walk around a horse well out of kicking range or move around the horse by staying close, with your hand on his hindquarters to let him know you are there. Never walk under or step over the tie rope." The book has a full index, website resources for horse owners, and a list of recommended reading.

If I still owned horses, this book would be my constant companion!

This is a great armchair/tackroom reference full of tips and information on caring for horses. It is a real help in getting organized. A 'must' for the new horse owner or someone getting back into horsekeeping. It's also a fun, interesting, and easy read for those in-between times while waiting for the coffee to perk or just taking a break. The information is timeless.

If you're only going to purchase one book on horse care this is the one to own.

I had always wanted a horse, and I finally got one at age 63. Of all the reading (books and magazines) that I have done through the years, especially since acquiring Beauty two years ago, this is the most practical, down-to-earth book on caring for horses that I have seen. Thank you, Cherry Hill!!

I love all of Cherry Hill's work, but this is the ultimate purchase. I have learned so much from this book, that I bought one for a friend of mine, after I realized I could never let my personal copy out of my house. I highly recommend this for anyone with a ranch/barn, who owns horses. This has the answer to almost every question about keeping horses. Great work!

awesome book!!! its a great guide, or if i want to read it for fun, it helps me out!

it lists all of the things you should be doing by season, and month. i'm using the manual for hay right now since i bought it for moving my mare.
and the information has been very helpful!!!

just get the book! you wont be disapointed!! :)

Cherry Hill continues to create books with real 'hands on' value. Especially if you are new to caring for horses, this guide will help every step of the way.

This is just the perfect book to help a horse-owner get organized and stay that way. It's not a "dry-as-dust" list of things to do - it's actually a lot of fun to read, with lots of extras and tidbits just like any almanac has. Cherry Hill writes like someone you'd just like to sit down on the porch and have a cup of coffee with. She's down-to-earth, entertaining, and of course so very knowledgeable. I think that everyone who takes care of horses should have this book. Maybe I'm just partial, but honestly I think that even people who DON'T own horses but might just like to read about them or be ready to assist the horse-owner in their life, should read this book. It's truly a gift from Cherry Hill to the rest of us.

i really found this book helpful especially for new horse owners. it is also good for people who are considering horses as it gives you an idea of what horse ownership entails. even current horse owners could find some useful tips in it. it may be too basic for someone with a routine already set for them.

This book is a wonderful reference for anyone who deals with horses, especially first-time owners. It covers the basics like ground handling through foal watching with tons of information inbetween. I would certainly reccomend this book whether you've been working with horses for just a few days or most of your life. The tips and reminders are invaluable. I even found a few new things that made my job easier!