Grooming To Win, Spiral-Bound: How to Groom, Trim, Braid, and Prepare Your Horse for Show (Howell Equestrian Library) (Spiral-bound)

by Susan E. Harris (Author)
Key Phrases: horse shows, horse management, show jumping, The Show Hunter, Other Procedures, Parade Horse (more...)

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Product Description
This is the definitive book on grooming your horse to catch the judge’s eye. It features over 400 detailed drawings illustrating every aspect of grooming. Completely updated, it details current practices and requirements and covers conditioning, daily care, tools and supplies, and grooming for shows. New chapters discuss blanketing, newly popular breeds, and the latest show ring clothing styles. A must-have reference, it covers all disciplines and includes trimming styles by type and event as well as by breed.

From the Inside Flap
Susan Harris has found the way to take a good book and make it better. She's done it by updating Grooming to Win, the definitive reference on the subject, to include current show-ring standards and breed requirements as well as other changes that have taken place since the book was first published in 1977. Now there is a new Western chapter and a chapter on dressage and the Sport Horse, to mention but two of the most notable additions. Extensive new information is given on the following topics:

• conditioning and developing show horses
• health care, feeding, leg care, bandaging and massage
• safety in handling, grooming and clipping the difficult horse
• techniques and products for show grooming, braiding, clipping and trimming
• show presentation details for all breeds and disciplines.

This second edition has charts that highlight correct show trim/braiding by breed, discipline and division for quick reference. In all, a book that George Morris recommends "to those sincere students of riding who want to make a comprehensive study of being a horseman." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 352 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 3 edition (February 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470047453
• ISBN-13: 978-0470047453
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #210,163 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grooming to Win, by Susan E. Harris, December 17, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Grooming To Win: How to Groom, Trim, Braid and Prepare Your Horse for Show (Howell reference books) (Hardcover)

Susan's explanations on the ins and outs of preparing your horse for a show, is an invaluable tool for the novice or for the experienced showperson. I am an experienced horseperson, turned equine photographer, and her book has helped me to fine tune the appearance of many a horse...and rider. The technical data ia explained in a clear concise way, and the illustrations show effectively the use of her techniques. As a photographer, I am often asked by clients how to get the most photogenic turnout of their horse, and I often refer them to Susan's book...all in all, it is an excellent tool for everyone!!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Comprehensive, June 1, 2001

By	"[e-mail]" (Loganville, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grooming To Win: How to Groom, Trim, Braid and Prepare Your Horse for Show (Howell reference books) (Hardcover)

From body clipping to everyday grooming, Ms. Harris has provided an excellent reference for everyone from the first-time exhibitor to seasoned professionals. She covers nearly every riding discipline imaginable, going over grooming procedures for each in a thorough yet consice manner. Her explanations are easy to translate into technique and the book offers many illustrations. This book makes for excellent reading for the novice and a wonderful referrence for the more experienced horse groom.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Essential For Winning In Showmanship, August 21, 2001

By	Claudia Beaudet (Amherst, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grooming To Win: How to Groom, Trim, Braid and Prepare Your Horse for Show (Howell reference books) (Hardcover)

This is one of the best books that I've found that explains grooming your horse step by step - not only for the show ring, but for everyday maintenance. Ms. Harris details breed protocols for the show ring (good news for the novice showman!). Did you know that it is considered bad form to braid the hunter on the left side of the neck, and vice versa for western pleasure horses? From achieving that showring bloom to step by step braiding guides, this book is a must for any competetive horseman's book collection!