Cherry Hill's Horse Care for Kids: Grooming, Feeding, Behavior, Stable Pasture, Health Care, Handling Safety, Enjoying [Paperback]

Covering the essentials of equine care in a language appropriate for teen and preteen horse lovers, this guide provides everything young equestrians need to know to safely and enjoyably keep their horse healthy and happy. Veteran trainer Cherry Hill starts by making sure that the right animal is matched with the right rider, then progresses through feeding, grooming, behavior, safety, and health care. Encouraging their passion, Hill provides a roadmap for young horse enthusiasts to responsibly care for their cherished companion. 

Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including101 Arena Exercises for Horse & Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know,andHorse Care for Kids. Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge.

Horses are some of the most interesting and beautiful creatures on earth. If you learn as much about them as you can, the more you will think like a horse and the better horsekeeper you will be.

Horses behave the way they do partly because of how they evolved. For thousands of years before they were domesticated, horses roamed grazing and browsing. They were prey animals who banded together in herds for protection from predators.

Horses are horses. They are not people. Although you may want to kiss your horse to show him how much you like him, he might think you are acting odd and pull away suddenly. Or worse yet, he might nibble your lips to see if there is anything in them to eat, and you could be hurt. Your horse will be most comfortable when you do things that he understands. While he is learning more about you, you will learn more about what it's like to be a horse. For example, you will find that your horse will appreciate a good scratch on the witl“B