Safe Horse Safe Rider : A Young Rider's Guide To Responsible Horsekeeping [Paperback]

Jessie Haas (Author), Jan Dawson (Foreword)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

Beginning with understanding the horse and ending with competitions, this book includes chapters onbody language, pastures, catching, and grooming. Ages 9 and up.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 4-7. A well-known name to readers of horse books, Haas focuses on safety issues for new riders and owners covering a broad range of topics: understanding horse behavior; approaching, grooming, saddling, and leading a horse safely; choosing proper fencing; creating secure stable areas free of fire, electrical, and health hazards; and choosing the right tack and equipment for both horse and rider. Haas also offers readers guidance in selecting an instructor and evaluating a riding stable. The straightforward tone, laced with touches of humor, provides clear explanations. Numerous photographs, diagrams, and sidebars bolster the text. An excellent addition to horse collections. Linda Ward Callaghan

From the Back Cover

A Young Rider's Guide to Responsible Horsekeeping

Here's the book every young rider should own. Taking a commonsense approach to horsekeeping and handling, this friendly book explores the safe, proper, and ultimately more enjoyable way to work with and around horses.

In clear, concise language, Jessie Haas explains the safety issues surrounding everything form approaching, handling, and leading a horse to tacking, mounting, and riding. Topics covered include:

* Creating safe stables and pastures

* Checking tack for wear

* Tying for safety and comfort

* Selecting safety helmets and footwear

* Choosing a riding style and an instructor

* Loading and trailering

* Riding in groups, on roads, and in unfamiliar areas

Plus you get valuable information on feeding, saddling, turning out, and even choosing a first horse.

Safe Horse, Safe Rider is a must-have for aspiring and experienced riders. Every page offers insight into the nature of horses and how best to work with them for a safe and rewarding experience.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing (January 10, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882667009
• ISBN-13: 978-0882667003
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,040,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars full of information for the begginner and expert, October 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Safe Horse Safe Rider : A Young Rider's Guide To Responsible Horsekeeping (Paperback)

Jessie Haas does an excellent job of explaining everything for people who don't know much about keeping a horse, and at the same time providing a lot of information for the more knowledgable equestrian. I recommend it to any horse owner!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent education in safe horsemanship for riders, October 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Safe Horse Safe Rider : A Young Rider's Guide To Responsible Horsekeeping (Paperback)

This book provides an excellent education in safe horsemanship for riders of all ages. This will be required reading in our family as my children begin horseback riding lessons. Written with clarity and precision, it will prevent injuries for anyone who reads it.