The Big Book of Miniature Horses : Everything You Need to Know to Buy, Care for, Train, Show, Breed, and Enjoy a Miniature Horse

Name: The Big Book of Miniature Horses : Everything You Need to Know to Buy, Care for, Train, Show, Breed, and Enjoy a Miniature Horse
Author: Kendra Gale
ISBN: 9781570768200

by Kendra Gale

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The Big Book of Miniature Horses : Everything You Need to Know to Buy, Care for, Train, Show, Breed, and Enjoy a Miniature Horse

by Kendra Gale

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Overview

Pet, show-ring competitor, pasture companion, driving partner, patient therapy horse--the Miniature Horse does it all. But whether you dream of winning ribbons or just hanging out, it is vital to have a solid understanding of safe handling and proper stabling; grooming needs and feeding requirements; general care and management essentials; special health and wellness concerns; and basic training how-tos. In these pages experienced Miniature Horse breeder Kendra Gale of Circle J Miniature Horses provides the most complete Miniature Horse resource available. You not only learn the ins and outs of making a Miniature Horse a part of your life, you gain invaluable professional insight when it comes to buying and breeding, registering and showing, training and handling, and so much more.

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LanguageEnglish

PublisherTrafalgar Square Books

Publication DateOct. 10th, 2017

ISBN-139781570768200

Dimensions8.25 x 10.25 x 0.50 inches

ISBN-10157076820X

Shipping Weight1.58 lbs

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Professional Reviews

"This book is an excellent reference for all miniature horse owners. As a miniature horse owner, I found most of the information extremely helpful. This book is a must have if you're considering the purchase of a miniature horse. I especially enjoyed the tips and comments from owners throughout the book."-- Karen Pickering of The Northwest Horse Source

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Miniature Horse Basics	p. 1
The Horse for Everyone	p. 2
Why We Fall for a Tiny Horse	p. 2
What Is a Miniature Horse?	p. 3
Height	p. 5
Registry information	p. 5
Sport Organizations	p. 7
Local Clubs	p. 7
Is Registration Necessary	p. 8
Coat Colors and Patterns	p. 9
All The Colors in the Equine Rainbow	p. 9
Base Colors	p. 9
Mix n' Match	p. 15
Choosing a Horse	p. 16
First, Make A List	p. 16
Don't Fail In Love-Yet	p. 17
Purchase Price Is the Cheap Part	p. 17
Whereto Look	p. 18
Buyer Beware	p. 22
When Photos Lie	p. 26
Other Questions To Ask	p. 26
Vet Pre-Purchase Check	p. 27
Care and Health	p. 29
Working with Your New Horse	p. 30
Horse Handling 101	p. 30
Feeding	p. 32
Water-In All Weather	p. 43
Housing and Transportation	p. 44
Housing	p. 44
Fencing for Short Horses	p. 44
Shelter from the Storm	p. 46
Bringing a New Horse Home	p. 48
Stalling	p. 49
Manure Management	p. 52
Transportation	p. 52
Grooming	p. 57
Routine	p. 57
To Clip or Not	p. 57
Blanketing	p. 58
Mane and Tail Care	p. 60
Winter Grooming	p. 62
Shedding Season	p. 63
General Health Concerns	p. 65
Normal Vital Signs	p. 65
Routine Veterinary Care	p. 66
Complementary Treatment Modalities	p. 75
Lameness Exams	p. 75
Gastroscope	p. 76
Building a Relationship	p. 76
Hoof Care	p. 80
Serious Health Concerns for Miniature Horses	p. 83
Major Problems Commonly Seen	p. 83
Laminitis	p. 83
Metabolic Disorders	p. 85
Upward Fixation of the Patella	p. 87
Dwarfism	p. 87
Hyperlipemia	p. 92
Miniature Horse Breed Shows	p. 95
Making Your Horse Look His Best	p. 96
Conditioning	p. 96
Grooming	p. 96
Competing	p. 113
Show Appeal	p. 113
Rules and Registrations	p. 113
Halter and Showmanship	p. 114
Performance	p. 120
The Versatile Miniature Horse	p. 131
Getting Started in Driving	p. 132
Ground Rules	p. 132
Driving Equipment	p. 134
Driving Outside the Show Ring	p. 136
Pleasure Shows	p. 143
More Miniature Horse Activities	p. 145
"But What Can You Do with a Miniature Horse?"	p. 145
Horse Agility	p. 145
Trick Training	p. 147
Parades	p. 148
Therapy Work	p. 150
Riding	p. 154
The Sky Is the Limit	p. 155
Breeding	p. 157
Is It Right for You?	p. 158
Breeding Options	p. 158
Ask the Hard Questions First	p. 158
The Stallion Factor	p. 160
Broodmare Care	p. 164
Foaling	p. 169
When Will It Happen?	p. 169
It's Time!	p. 174
First Days	p. 179
Weaning, Castration, and Marketing	p. 183
Castration, and Marketing	p. 183
Time for Weaning	p. 183
Feeding for Growth	p. 185
Castration	p. 185
Marketing Your Horses	p. 187
Screening Potential Homes	p. 191
Afterword	p. 193
Index	p. 195
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FormatPaperback

LanguageEnglish

PublisherTrafalgar Square Books

Publication DateOct. 10th, 2017

ISBN-139781570768200

Dimensions8.25 x 10.25 x 0.50 inches

ISBN-10157076820X

Shipping Weight1.58 lbs

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Acknowledgments	p. ix
Miniature Horse Basics	p. 1
The Horse for Everyone	p. 2
Why We Fall for a Tiny Horse	p. 2
What Is a Miniature Horse?	p. 3
Height	p. 5
Registry information	p. 5
Sport Organizations	p. 7
Local Clubs	p. 7
Is Registration Necessary	p. 8
Coat Colors and Patterns	p. 9
All The Colors in the Equine Rainbow	p. 9
Base Colors	p. 9
Mix n' Match	p. 15
Choosing a Horse	p. 16
First, Make A List	p. 16
Don't Fail In Love-Yet	p. 17
Purchase Price Is the Cheap Part	p. 17
Whereto Look	p. 18
Buyer Beware	p. 22
When Photos Lie	p. 26
Other Questions To Ask	p. 26
Vet Pre-Purchase Check	p. 27
Care and Health	p. 29
Working with Your New Horse	p. 30
Horse Handling 101	p. 30
Feeding	p. 32
Water-In All Weather	p. 43
Housing and Transportation	p. 44
Housing	p. 44
Fencing for Short Horses	p. 44
Shelter from the Storm	p. 46
Bringing a New Horse Home	p. 48
Stalling	p. 49
Manure Management	p. 52
Transportation	p. 52
Grooming	p. 57
Routine	p. 57
To Clip or Not	p. 57
Blanketing	p. 58
Mane and Tail Care	p. 60
Winter Grooming	p. 62
Shedding Season	p. 63
General Health Concerns	p. 65
Normal Vital Signs	p. 65
Routine Veterinary Care	p. 66
Complementary Treatment Modalities	p. 75
Lameness Exams	p. 75
Gastroscope	p. 76
Building a Relationship	p. 76
Hoof Care	p. 80
Serious Health Concerns for Miniature Horses	p. 83
Major Problems Commonly Seen	p. 83
Laminitis	p. 83
Metabolic Disorders	p. 85
Upward Fixation of the Patella	p. 87
Dwarfism	p. 87
Hyperlipemia	p. 92
Miniature Horse Breed Shows	p. 95
Making Your Horse Look His Best	p. 96
Conditioning	p. 96
Grooming	p. 96
Competing	p. 113
Show Appeal	p. 113
Rules and Registrations	p. 113
Halter and Showmanship	p. 114
Performance	p. 120
The Versatile Miniature Horse	p. 131
Getting Started in Driving	p. 132
Ground Rules	p. 132
Driving Equipment	p. 134
Driving Outside the Show Ring	p. 136
Pleasure Shows	p. 143
More Miniature Horse Activities	p. 145
"But What Can You Do with a Miniature Horse?"	p. 145
Horse Agility	p. 145
Trick Training	p. 147
Parades	p. 148
Therapy Work	p. 150
Riding	p. 154
The Sky Is the Limit	p. 155
Breeding	p. 157
Is It Right for You?	p. 158
Breeding Options	p. 158
Ask the Hard Questions First	p. 158
The Stallion Factor	p. 160
Broodmare Care	p. 164
Foaling	p. 169
When Will It Happen?	p. 169
It's Time!	p. 174
First Days	p. 179
Weaning, Castration, and Marketing	p. 183
Castration, and Marketing	p. 183
Time for Weaning	p. 183
Feeding for Growth	p. 185
Castration	p. 185
Marketing Your Horses	p. 187
Screening Potential Homes	p. 191
Afterword	p. 193
Index	p. 195
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

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