Storey's Guide to Raising Horses: Breeding/Care/Facilities [Paperback]

Heather Smith Thomas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 2000 | Series: Storey Animal Handbook

This complete reference for the horse owner includes full coverage of such essential topics as feeding and nutrition, foot care, disease prevention, dental care and mouth problems, keeping a stallion, selecting breeding stock, foaling, care of the young horse, and more. The newest addition to our popular Guide To Raising series.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“An experienced horsewoman and author, Heather Smith Thomas brings all of her experience to bear…” – Western Horseman

 

“…a handy reference guide for anyone…can really help an industry newcomer learn the many, many facets of horsekeeping.” – Western Horseman

 

“In this in-depth guide to intelligent horsekeeping, you’ll find the most up-to-date information about caring for horses from birth to old age.” – Equine Journal

 

“You’ll reach for this comprehensive reference again and again, acquiring knowledge and skills you need to keep your horses fit and healthy in both body and spirit.” – Equine Journal

 

“Learn how to care for your horses with knowledge and skill so you can fully enjoy them while providing them with a safe and happy environment.” – Log Homes Illustrated magazine

 

“…this comprehensive guide covers every aspect of ownership and care…” – American Small Farm

 

From the Back Cover

A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Healthy Horses

Whether you're an experienced horse handler or are planning to own your first horse, Storey's Guide to Raising Horses is the only book on horse care you'll ever need! This complete guide to intelligent horsekeeping covers it all:

Facilities

Feeding and nutrition

Daily health care

Disease prevention

Horse handling

Selecting breeding stock

Breeding the mare

Foaling and weening

And much more!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (May 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580171273
• ISBN-13: 978-1580171274
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #695,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Heather Smith Thomas grew up on a ranch near Salmon, Idaho.
She is the author of 20 books and thousands of articles on animal health care. Her books include Essential Guide to Calving, Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle, Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, Storey's Guide to Training Horses, The Horse Conformation Handbook, Care and Management of Horses, Stable Smarts, Understanding Equine Hoof Care, Beyond the Flames--A Family Touched by Fire, The Cattle Health Handbook and Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle.
She began writing stories for children's magazines while still in high school and wrote articles for horse and farm publications to help pay her way through college (University of Puget Sound). She wrote her first book, A Horse in Your Life: A Guide for the New Owner, during the summer between her sophomore and junior year of college. She and her husband Lynn Thomas have been raising beef cattle and a few horses on their ranch in central Idaho since 1967. Most of her books and articles deal with horse or cattle health care, breeding, or handling. Her goal has been to learn all she can about the care of horses and cattle, and to share this with her readers. One of her books, however, discusses an entirely different subject. Beyond the Flames tells about her daughter's severe burn injury and how this changed their lives. For more information about that book, and updates on the Thomas family and their ranch life, see Heather's blogs at http://www.heathersmiththomas.blogspot.com and for short anecdotes about her experiences with some of the horses and cattle she has raised, see her author's blog at http://insidestorey.blogspot.com

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My equine science bible, April 28, 2005

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Lindsey (Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Storey's Guide to Raising Horses: Breeding/Care/Facilities (Paperback)

I have owned, raised, and trained my own horses from a very young age and even though I already know the basics, I found this book to be very useful. From basic horse keeping to in depth descriptions of many equine health problems, this book is one that even the experienced rider and horse owner should have. It contains fabulous drawings and seperates each sections accordingly. I have not found a basic question that this book couldn't answer. It is a must have for any horseman.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, September 2, 2011

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otherwiseknownasmom "otherwiseknownasmom" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Storey's Guide to Raising Horses: Breeding/Care/Facilities (Paperback)

I purchased these books as a starting point for learning about horse care. We recently purchased five horses. I've been riding horses for years, but have never had sole responsiblity for a horse's care. This book was very straightforward and easy to look up specific information. The diagrams are informative and helpful. I don't agree with all the advice it gives in the book, but then I never agreed with one hundred percent of what was written in baby books when I had my children either! I think they turned out OK!

4.0 out of 5 stars facts on horses, May 28, 2010

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Melanie M. Holloman "Bookworm mom" (Martinsburg, WV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Storey's Guide to Raising Horses: Breeding/Care/Facilities (Paperback)

This book is not a child's book, but contains information on every horse topic conceivable. It's a good reference for someone new to horse ownership because it contains information on just about everything!