Diary of a Horse Owner and Basic Guide Horse Care

About the Book

Diary of a Horse Owner and Basic Guide to Horse Care combines the heartfelt stories of horses with a side bar of care guides, pictures and terminology. It is written to capture the attention of new or potential horse owners 12 years and up.

This book shares experiences about the partnership between human and horse. Information presented in this book is a complitation of owner experience, shared information from veterinarians, farriers, trainers, and other horse lovers.

The story half of this book gives a short history of how the writer becomes involved with horses and goes on to share her diary about the life and death of a horse she raised. The care guide subjects cover: Buying a Horse, Relocating a Horse, Vital Signs, Parasite control, Colic, Immunizations, Pastures, Grooming, Hoof Care, Nutrition, Dental Care, Trailers, and Behavior.

About the Author

Nancy has been involved with horses for 25 years. Her present riding interests are mainly in dressage. Concern for the welfare of horses inspired her to write this book for those who have no idea what to expect as horse owners. Along with her two mares she is also a "mom" to four dogs, two fish, two cockatiels and 15 canaries.