The pony club guide to caring for a horse or pony

The new name for one of The Pony Club's longest lasting and most popular publications - Keeping a Pony at Grass. Revised and rewritten by Carolyn Henderson to combine the latest research, this book will help you look after your horse or pony conscientiously, sympathetically, and correctly. A must have title! One of The Pony Club's longest-lasting and most popular publications. First published over fifty years ago it tackles its subject - keeping ponies in good order in safe and satisfactory surroundings - with the utmost simlicity and good sense. This new edition features an updated design and colour photographs for the first time, and the text has been updated to reflect modern methods of feed and horse management, but the basic philosophy and wisdom remain intact. Wherever ponies at grass receive tender loving care and enjoy regular attention they will be contented and happy and will give of their best - and this message is as true today as it was in 1958 when this title was first published Cover; Title Page; Contents; 1. Basic Considerations; Learning to Care; Livery Systems; Types of Livery; Choosing a Yard; Horse Sense; Catching and Turning Out Techniques; Handling Checklist; 2. Fields, Shelters and Alternative Turnout; Field Facts; Poisonous Plants; Fencing and Gates; Shelter; Water; Field Maintenance; Perfect Pasture; Weed Control; Soil Analysis and Fertilising; Repairing Damage; Winter Tactics; Feeding in the Field; 3. Stables, Bedding and Mucking Out; Stable Design; Fresh Air Facts; Fixtures and Fittings; Bedding; Material Matters; Mucking Out; Methods; Muck Heaps Caring For A Horse Or Pony Is The New Name For One Of The Pony Club's Longest-lasting And Most Popular Publications - Keeping A Pony At Grass - Which Was First Published Over Fifty Years Ago. Revised And Rewritten To Combine The Latest Research With Tried And Tested Approaches, The New Name Also Reflects How Much Has Changed In The Equestrian World Since The First Edition. Looking After A Horse Or Pony Is Hugely Rewarding And A Great Responsibility. For A First-time Owner Or Carer, And The More Experienced, Caring For A Horse Or Pony Is Completely Relevant And Should Be A Must-have. Looking after a horse or pony is hugely rewarding. It's also a great responsibility, as he depends on us to safeguard his health, safety and general well being. If one is a first-time owner or carer, one may feel daunted at how much there is to learn, but everyone has to take that first step.