You’ve always dreamed of riding horses. So what are you waiting for? It’s time you realized your equestrian dreams and learned to ride like a pro on the back of a noble steed. And Horseback Riding for Dummies shows you how. 
Don’t know a horse’s head from its tail, a trot from a canter, withers from a fetlock? No problem. Coauthored by a medal-winning equestrian and nationally respected equestrian trainer, it tells you what you need to know about that elegant animal, body and soul, to become an accomplished rider. And it trains you in all the technical basics of riding for fun or competition, including how to: <ul>
<li>Find a good stable and instructor</li> <li>Select riding gear</li> <li>Warm up and keep riding muscles fit</li> <li>Establish a rapport with a horse</li> <li>Cue a horse to walk, jog, trot, lope, and cantor</li> <li>Ride in the ring and on trails</li> <li>Improve your balance and timing</li> <li>Compete in horse shows</li> <li>Buy and care for your own horse</li> </ul>
Stop dreaming about it and learn to ride like the wind with Horseback Riding for Dummies―the ultimate beginner’s guide to all things equestrian.

Horseback Riding For Dummies

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pavia, Audrey

Pets & Animal Care

For Dummies

Want to know the best ways to care for your horse? Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies gives you up-to-the-minute guidance on keeping horses healthy at all stages of life. It provides the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare, explaining how your horse’s body functions and how to keep it in good working order. 
Packed with practical advice on equine first aid and alternative therapies, this completely practical, plain-English guide explains exactly what to feed your four-legged “hayburner” and how much. You’ll find out what kind of preventive care is vital to keeping your horse in good physical shape and how to recognize signs of illness when things go wrong. You’ll get the low-down on the diseases and conditions most likely to plague the domestic horse and find help in deciding whether to treat problems yourself or call the vet. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Manage your horse’s diet</li> <li>House your horse safely and comfortably</li> <li>Tend to the daily details of horse care</li> <li>Examine coat, eyes, hooves and manure</li> <li>Identify, control, and prevent equine diseases</li> <li>Understand links between horse behavior and health</li> <li>Practice good horse nutrition</li> <li>Grow your own horse food</li> <li>Cover horse-health-care costs</li> <li>Breed your horse</li> <li>Care for pregnant mares and newborns</li> </ul>
A healthy horse is a happy horse. Keep your horse fit with a little help from Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies, and you’ll be happy too!

Horse Health and Nutrition for Dummies

Gentry-Running, Kate

Tons of ideas for having even more fun with your dog!
Dogs are so much fun to be around—that's why they're our best friends, right? But there's so much more you can do with them than play fetch. This book showcases all the fun activities you can share together, like camping, hiking, swimming, agility, flyball, and junior handling. It also shows you how to teach your dog special skills like herding and tracking. Plus, you'll find out ways you can team up with your dog to help others in activities like pet therapy visits or participating in dog walkathons.
Loaded with lots of color photos and friendly information you can trust, the ASPCA Kids books were written by animal lovers for animal lovers—just like you.

Having Fun with Your Dog (ASPCA Kids, 3)

Children's Books

Schultz, Jacque Lynn

Animals

Howell Book House

Your hands-on guide to being a responsible rabbit owner Want to raise a happy, healthy bunny? This practical guide gives you everything you need to know to successfully adopt, nurture, live with, and love a rabbit. From choosing a rabbit and preparing its home to training, healthcare, and having fun with your bunny, you get a wealth of expert tips that will have your rabbit (and you) hopping with joy! <ul>
<li> Jump into bunny basics ― decide whether a rabbit is the right pet for you, discover the different breeds, and find out the best places to adopt your bunny </li> <li> Take care of creature comforts ― from housing and grooming to feeding and healthcare, provide the best care for your friend </li> <li> Practice bunny "psychology" ― understand bunny body language and sounds, handle behavior issues, and train your bunny to do tricks and use the litter box </li> <li> Enjoy the wonderful world of rabbits ― play games with your bunny, join clubs and organizations, show your rabbit, and make traveling with bunny easy </li> </ul>
Open the book and find: <ul>
<li> Informative photos and illustrations </li> <li> Detailed breed descriptions </li> <li> How to think like a rabbit </li> <li> Tips for handling bad bunny behavior </li> <li> The latest on organic cuisine and homegrown feeding options </li> <li> Games to play with your rabbit </li> <li> How to live with an indoor bunny (which is recommended!) </li> <li> Ten signs that require emergency action </li> <li> A bunch of bunny resources ― from rescue groups to registries to Web sites </li> </ul>

Rabbits for Dummies

Isbell, Connie

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs. Hermit crabs are social creatures, so most owners have several. They're easy to care for and fascinating to watch as they grow, molt, climb, dig, burrow, and crawl. They ""adopt"" shells that they carry on their back like a mobile home! With colorful photos and helpful tips, this practical guide covers everything you need to know to get started, including: * Choosing your hermit crabs * Setting up an interesting crabitat with a warm, humid environment * Essential equipment and supplies * Handling, feeding, and misting your hermit crabs * Providing extra shells so your critters can change shell ""housing"" as they grow Discover intriguing ways to have fun with hermit crabs. They're truly low cost, low maintenance, captivating pets.

Hermit Crab: Your Happy Healthy Pet (Happy Healthy Pet, 51)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

So you think you know horses? Do you love horses? Whether you live to ride, love to pet, or like to cheer on your favorite at the races, you'll get the inside track on all things equine in this must-read compendium. From breeding and behavior to medical tips and trivia, plus historical and contemporary facts, it's all here to give you more horse sense. 'America's Favorite Vet' Dr. Marty Becker and his wife, Teresa, team up with award-winning writer and horsewoman Audrey Pavia and syndicated columnist Gina Spadafori to answer everything you'd ever want to know about horses--and more! How long does it take for a baby horse to learn how to stand? What's the difference between a pony and a horse? Why can't a horse just wear a cast on a broken leg? How much horsepower does a horse really have? How do directors get horses to fall down in movies? Do horseshoes really bring good luck? Why do horses walk and poop at the same time? Does a horse know if he has won a race? Is it true horses can't throw up? Are horses good swimmers? Do horses have good memories? While no one will ever be able to fully explain the mutual love, trust, and devotion between humans and horses, this book will bring you one step closer. Giddy up!

Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?: 101 of the Most Perplexing Questions Answered About Equine Enigmas, Medical Mysteries, and Befuddling Behaviors (Why Do Series)

Spadafori, Gina

Becker D.V.M., Dr. Marty

Reference

Give Your German Shepherd the Best Possible Care—for Life! As a caring German Shepherd Dog owner, you want the best for your pet. But you may not know all the special steps you need to take to raise a happy, healthy Shepherd. Your German Shepherd's Life was written with one purpose in mind: to give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your dog. Reviewed by a nationally known veterinarian, this book shows you how to give your Shepherd the best life possible—whether you've just welcomed a new puppy into your family or adopted an older dog. Inside—what every German Shepherd owner wants to know: ·Is a German Shepherd the right dog for me? ·How much exercise does my Shepherd need? ·Do Shepherds make good companions for children? ·How do I choose the best food for all stages of my Shepherd's life? ·What's the best way to house-train my dog? ·Will my Shepherd get along with my other pets? ·How do I teach my dog not to chew on the furniture and dig up the yard? Includes a special training section written with your German Shepherd's temperment in mind.

Your German Shepherd's Life: Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion

Prima Lifestyles

Careers With Dogs

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Barrons Educational Series. Inc.

Information covers care and training of a very popular breed that is a dependable work dog, a hunter, or an affectionate house pet. Titles in this pet care series are similar to Barron's Pet Owner's Manuals, but are larger, with more detailed instruction and more illustrations. The books advise pet owners on purchase, health care, nutritious feeding, proper housing and other facts important to owners and their pets. All books in this series have dozens of high quality, full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

The Labrador Retriever Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks)

B E S Pub Co

Animal lovers can find exciting careers as horse trainers and groomers, dog trainers, animal show handlers, veterinary assistants, wildlife guides, park rangers, and more. The author discusses the special aptitudes animal handlers must have and tells readers how to make crucial contacts that lead to employment in these fields. Titles in the practical and enlightening Success Without College series guide ambitious young men and women toward satisfying and well-paying careers in fields where a college degree is not required. However, all occupations described do require specialized training, either on the job or in technical or vocational classroom settings. Readers learn how and where to get that training, then find out how to get started on the highway to career success.

Careers with Animals (Success Without College Series)

Barrons Educational Series

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