Breeding And Raising Horses

Horse-Breeding for Farmers is a comprehensive guide to breeding and raising horses. The author provides practical advice and tips on everything from selecting your breed to caring for your foals. Whether you are a farmer or simply interested in horse breeding, this book is a valuable resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of many types of horses; expanded material on recognizing, preventing, and treating a wide range of health issues, including insulin resistance, skin conditions, and digestive disorders; new vaccination protocols, including vaccinating for West Nile Virus; and updated information on breeding methods, foaling problems, and the care of broodmares and new foals. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.

If you want to learn how to raise horses, then keep reading... Have you always dreamed of having a horse? Well, owning a horse is one thing that you'd think was simple - until you take a closer look. Raising a horse raising isn't a job for the lazy. But as you will see in this book, it is way simpler than you might have thought! This book breaks it down to the basics and provides you with everything you need to know about how to raise and train strong, healthy horses for racing, companionship, showmanship, and any other reason you can think of. Here's what you will discover... The reason ancient horses were domesticated and why we still keep horses today. How to choose the best breed for your needs. How to prepare for a new horse. How to handle and bond with you horse. The kinds and components of horse housing and how to get started with building your own. The basics of horse care, including nutrition, health, and grooming. Tips on how to take care of your horse and keep him happy. The reproduction in horses and the basics of horse breeding. How to manage horse foaling, foal care, and how to wean your foal at the proper time. Master the art of basic horse training. Discover how to train your horse advanced show tricks and athletic training. This book is the all-inclusive guide you need on your journey to learn how to raise horses. The powerful secrets in this book will take you from being a novice to an expert horse owner quickly. Using plain language and without complicated jargon, you will learn amazing new things you probably never knew about horses. Get this book now and get started on your journey to becoming an adept horse owner.

"This bulletin gives concise information regarding the breeds of light horses and will be of particular usefulness to the farmer in those sections where light horses are preeminently fitted for his work, such as mountainous and hilly sections and where there are markets for horses for saddle and driving purposes. The breeds discussed are the Arabian, Thoroughbred, Standardbred, American Saddle, Morgan, Hackney, French Coach, German Coach, and Cleveland Bay. Of these, the Standardbred, American Saddle, and Morgan breeds were developed in this country. The origin, development, general appearance and adaptability of the light breeds are discussed. There is no best breed of light horses. Some breeds are superior to others in certain respects and one breed may be better adapted than another to certain local conditions. The general requirements for a particular section and the popularity of a certain breed in a certain locality should receive the utmost consideration in choosing a breed."--Page [2].

CONTENTS:IntroductionBreeds and Their CharacteristicsSelecting and Judging HorsesBreeding HorsesFeeding HorsesManagement of HorsesBuildings and EquipmentDiseases and ParasitesHorsemanshipBreed Registry AssociationsHorse MagazinesPrecautions