As the number of people involved with horses increases around the world, 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. There is a bewildering array of horse tack and equipment available today, and it is easy to become confused and end up buying the wrong item for your particular purpose. This highly illustrated book cuts through the confusion and gives clear, concise advice on the use, care and maintenance of all major items of tack, clothing, stable and other equipment, both traditional and modern. Case studies are used to highlight certain points, and readers will be left in no doubt as to just what saddles and bridles, headcollars and halters, schooling aids, boots and bandages they should purchase for the benefit of the horses in their care.
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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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good basic overview,
By Eventer (NC) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Essential Book of Horse Tack & Equipment (Paperback)
on various pieces of equipment, their use, how to fit them, when to use/not use them. Of course, as with all horsemen, there will be short sections you may disagree with. I did enjoy the section on saddles, but DO NOT buy this book if you are in need of a comprehensive overview of bits (which could fill its own book), as this is very brief in discussing the main types but does not really go into great detail.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A decent overview,
This review is from: The Essential Book of Horse Tack & Equipment (Paperback)
While I didn't find this to be the "essential" be-all-end-all book of tack and equipment, it did provide a decent overview of equipment with generally clear, concise explanations occupied by illustrations and photographs interspersed with real world ancedotes. I must complain though that the some illustrations and diagrams were mislabeled (such as the diagram of the parts of a double bridle where the slip is labeled as for the curb bit but the text explains the slip is instead for the bridoon). As this book was author by an English horsewomen, some of the terminology may become confusing to American readers though she does try to address any differences in terms. The aspect I found must off putting in the book though was the authors constant references to particular brands which detracted from the purely educational and informative nature of the book making it read rather instead like an advertisement. Overall though, this book does give a decent overview of tack and equipment.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good basic book,
By Birdsmith "Birdsmith" (Lakeland, FL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Essential Book of Horse Tack & Equipment (Paperback)
Terrific for someone just getting into riding. Very complete and will take you from beginner to expert.
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balance girth, girth tabs, saddle fitter, hitless bridle, schooling aids, lungeing cavesson, conventional saddles, synthetic saddles, stirrup bars, dressage saddles, point strap, standing martingale, most saddles, hunting saddle, tail bandage, jumping saddle, saddle fitting, double bridle, girth straps, knee rolls, nuchal ligament, fitting saddles, curb chain, saddle seat, tree points Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The sight of a supple, healthy and happy horse in movement, especially at liberty, is one which warms the heart of any ardent horse lover. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
balance girth, girth tabs, saddle fitter, hitless bridle, schooling aids, lungeing cavesson, conventional saddles, synthetic saddles, stirrup bars, dressage saddles, point strap, standing martingale, most saddles, hunting saddle, tail bandage, jumping saddle, saddle fitting, double bridle, girth straps, knee rolls, nuchal ligament, fitting saddles, curb chain, saddle seat, tree points Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Heather Moffett, New Zealand, The Stableizer, Fred Winter New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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