As anyone who works with horses can attest, even the friendliest horse can be unpredictable. Horse handlers need authoritative information, but they also need both hands free. A conventional book is neither the safest nor the most convenient source for step-by-step instructions when difficult equine situations arise.

Clearly illustrated with large print and a calendar-like hanging format, Storey's Barn Guide to Horse Handling and Grooming is easy to use as a quick reference on the go. Full of plenty of simple, clear instructions for the novice horse handler, it remains a valuable reminder for more experienced horse men and women.

Organized and color-coded for quick reference, the guide offers resources in the following categories:

·    Approaching & Catching

·    Leading a Horse

·    Turnout & Tying

·    Grooming & Bathing

·    Braiding

·    Tacking Up

·    In & Out of the Saddle

·    Reading a Horse

·    Horse Play

The appendix includes tips on show grooming, a horse anatomy chart, and an easy reference sheet to fill in with emergency contact numbers so they're easily accessible when and where you need them.

Charni Lewis is a trainer and instructor at Flintridge Riding Club in Pasadena, CA. She has an extensive background in dressage, veterinary medicine, and thoroughbred breeding.

128 pages

$24.95

ISBN 978-1-58017-657-6

Storey Publishing www.storey.com