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Summary: The best way to learn about horses
Review: "Horses for Dummies" was a labor of love. I've been riding horses since I was a child, and have long wanted to help newcomers learn what they need to know to get the most out of their relationships with these incredible creatures."Horses for Dummies" aims to do that and more. The book gives you all the basics you need to get started in riding and being around horses--and will help you decide if and when horse ownership is right for you. The horse world can be a bit daunting to newcomers. There is so much to know! But with "Horses for Dummies" as your guide, you'll find that learning about horses is not only easier than you think, but lots of fun too!
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Summary: A Great Book for the Newcomer to the Equine World
Review: Although I do not really ride myself, I like horses. I have friends who have horses and this book has helped me greatly to (A)Assist them in taking care of their equines and (B) to understand the vocabulary of the horsey-set so that I know what the heck they're talking about. The plain-english/common sense approach that I have come to expect with the computer-oriented "For Dummies" books is excellently carried over to the subject of horses.
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Summary: Everything you need to know!
Review: An excellent start for those just starting to deal with horses. Read the book and then learn something from Native Americans. Respect the beast that you ride, forein; they will respect you. Shrill screaming upsets the beast, soothing words let them know they are boss. Authoritative voice leaves them thinking they are inferior, and leaves other situations. Read between the lines, as you read, and you'll be okay.
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Summary: Truly for beginners
Review: An excellent start for those just starting to deal with horses. Read the book and then learn something from Native Americans. Respect the beast that you ride, forein; they will respect you. Shrill screaming upsets the beast, soothing words let them know they are boss. Authoritative voice leaves them thinking they are inferior, and leaves other situations. Read between the lines, as you read, and you'll be okay.
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Summary: A Potential First Time Horse Owner 'Must Read'
Review: Anyone contemplating the addition of a horse to their family who has little or no experience around these wonderful animals should read this book FIRST! While it may be a bit overkill in places regarding safety and care, the vast majority of the information contained is MUST DO! Horses aren't dogs, cats or a set of golf clubs. This book lays out the good and the bad of horse ownership and most importantly what it takes to properly care for your 1,000 pound 'baby'.
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Summary: Excellent Book For Beginners and All Around Horse Info.!
Review: As I've gotten back into horseback riding, horse care, etc., after many years and am now starting over again... this book provided me with all the information I need to get started and covered every possible subject of horse care for the beginner. I found it to be reader-friendly, informative, and it is responsible in that it covers all the basics in not only riding and enjoying your horse or lesson experience, but also touched on all the topics of horse care, tack care, tacking up, mounting, tips on buying one's first horse, etc. It's a must read for those who are either getting back into riding, looking into purchasing or leasing a horse, or for the first time equestrian enthusiast. Buy the book...you won't be sorry!
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Summary: Strong evidence of "horse sense."
Review: Having just turned 46, I find myself smack dab in the middle of my "Billy Crystal" phase. Although I don't have a pet bull suburban jogging companion, rescued from a cattle drive, I do feel the urge to realize a lifelong dream of getting actively involved with horses. Horses For Dummies has proven to be an excellent guide, covering a variety of necessary topics from barn construction to horse shows to euthanasia. To get some horse care experience without spending a fortune, I started volunteering for a local "Hippotherapy" therapeutic riding academy -- which I learned about from reading this book! I've been reading this book compliments of my local library and will be purchasing my own copy soon. If you're just getting started, as I am, this book is excellent.
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Summary: HORSE SENSE 101
Review: Horses for Dummies does an excellent job of introducing the horse lover to the ins and outs of horses and horse ownership. The book paints a fairly accurate picture of all that is involved in getting started, covering the gamut of gadgets and tack necessary, a variety of veterinary issues, housing, feeding, training...you name it. A good, sound preliminary overview. The one drawback to the book is that the authors go way overboard with trying to help the reader assess whether horse ownership is a realistic option. It seemed to me that they had perhaps seen some severe situations where people bought horses that really shouldn't have. As a result they, in some case, uses a sledgehammer to swat the horse fly when a fly swatter would suffice. If taken too literally the book would drive everyone except die-hard cowboys away from even considering owning horses. Yes, owning horses is a big responsibility but I have only heard of a few extremely rare cases where horses truly suffered as the result of unprepared owners. However, I see this as a minor thing. Read the book for the great information that it imparts and don't let the stump speeches about whether you are ready to own a horse by the authors get in the way.
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Summary: the definitive guide for newcomers and horse veterans alike
Review: Horses for Dummies is the ultimate guide for anyone who has ever cared for a horse or if your a newcomer to the equestrian community. There's a lot of love in the pages of HfD.
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Summary: GIDDY-UP BABY!
Review: I don't have a horse but I wanted to learn how to ride my stallion bareback. I got this book so I could learn how. Thank you, Horses For Dummies. You've made me a very happy girl! Yee-ha!
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