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Horses - General & Miscellaneous, Mammals - Large Herbivores, Horse Racing

Professional Care of the Racehorse: A Guide to Grooming, Feeding, and Handling the Equine Athlete

by T A Landers
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Overview

Taking care of a racehorse involves many facets - from keeping the horse happy to recognizing any signs of lameness to knowing how to muck a stall. Author T.A. Landers, a former master groom turned trainer, breaks down all aspects of racehorse care in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner that will leave the reader with more confidence in handling these magnificent animals. Professional Care of the Racehorse provides photographs and detailed explanations of grooming, feeding, restraining, tacking, and handling racehorses. The book also explains the necessary equipment and its proper use and care. All of this thrown in together with a few tips on horse psychology makes it an excellent resource for anyone who works with horses.

Synopsis

Taking care of a racehorse involves many facets - from keeping the horse happy to recognizing any signs of lameness to knowing how to muck a stall. Author T.A. Landers, a former master groom turned trainer, breaks down all aspects of racehorse care in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner that will leave the reader with more confidence in handling these magnificent animals. Professional Care of the Racehorse provides photographs and detailed explanations of grooming, feeding, restraining, tacking, and handling racehorses. The book also explains the necessary equipment and its proper use and care. All of this thrown in together with a few tips on horse psychology makes it an excellent resource for anyone who works with horses.

About the Author, T A Landers

Landers began his career in 1962 as a groom and exercise rider at Claiborne Farm in Kentucky. He is Director/Instructor for the New York State Vocational Equine Science Program at L. A. Wilson Technological Center.

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Book Details

Published
April 1, 2006
Publisher
Eclipse Press
Pages
303
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781581501353

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