Horse Handling & Grooming: Haltering * Leading & Tying * Bathing & Clipping * Grooming & Braiding * Handling Hooves (Horsekeeping Skills Library)

With easy-to-follow instructions and clear photographs, this guide shows you everything you need to know to safely and effectively handle and groom your horse. Veteran trainer Cherry Hill shares expert techniques for haltering, tying, clipping, bathing, braiding, leading, blanketing, and more. Learn how proper horsekeeping not only helps your animal look and feel its best, but can enhance the special bond between horse and rider. __Horse Handling & Grooming__ will help riders of all abilities improve, and even expand, their horsekeeping skills.

Essential Skills for Everyday Tasks

Master the routine handling and grooming skills that keep your horse safe, healthy, and looking his best. Cherry Hill, your trusted equine advisor, offers sound advice and clear instructions that will make your regular horsekeeping tasks second nature.

This visual guide covers every aspect of handling and grooming, including:

- Haltering and turning loose

- Perfecting in-hand maneuvers

- Tying and positioning

- Bathing the horse

- Caring for the mane and tail

- Clipping the legs and bridle path

"If you own a horse or just love horses and would like to know more about caring and handling them, these books are must haves!"--Nashville News " The wealth of practical advice offered is thorough enough for beginners, yet useful for experience riders improving or expanding their skills."--Colombia Station Ohio Rural- Urban Record " Generously illustrated with excellent black- and- white photos, this books offers truly the most painless way to learn about elementary horsemanship- on the ground."--The Quarter Horse Journal Award winning horse handler Cherry Hill provides this user friendly guide to essential handling and care topics such as feeding, haltering, tying, grooming, clipping, bathing, braiding, blanketing, and caring for the mane and tail. The wealth of practical advice offered is thorough enough for beginners, yet useful for experienced riders improving their skills. Includes charts and glossary This user-friendly guide to essential skills, from equine expert Cherry hill, covers everything from feeding and haltering to tying, grooming, clipping, bathing, braiding, and blanketing. This wealth of practical advice is thorough enough for beginners, yet useful for experienced horsekeepers improving their skills