Publisher's Synopsis
Do you want to live the safest and happiest equestrian life? Do you feel anxious about your own or someone else's safety around horses? Do you fret over keeping your horse safe in his everyday life? Just getting back into horses, or maybe you're teaching someone else and cringe every time you see something done in an unsafe manner? Worry no more! Safety is the most important aspect of riding and keeping horses and is usually gathered over years of trial and error. These 101 safety tips are concise and simple to follow. The advice addresses both horse and human while at the barn, on the ground, or in the saddle. Topics include: How horses think and react, and advice on how to interpret his body language.Safety measures to take before you get to the barn; what to wear, how your mood matters. How to choose the best trainer, veterinarian, and farrier.Tips on buying and selling horses.Safely while riding in company, on the trail and in the arena.Why choosing the correct tack is critical to safety.Trailer loading and safety hauling tips.General health and management for your horse.Housing your horse.Feeding your horse. Learn some innovative and easy ways to ride safely, Happily Ever After! 101 WAYS TO DIE WITH A HORSE OR LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER is a safety guide covering all aspects of horses and horsemanship. Novice equestrians and professionals alike will find useful tips concerning the welfare of horse and rider. Aimed to simplify the world of horses and prevent injury to the equestrian and the horse. A professional horse trainer and riding instructor for over 45 years, Tanya Buck takes a no-nonsense, simple (and sometimes sarcastic) approach to the everyday perils within the world of horses. Learning with humor has proven to be her best asset as a coach and makes the information fun, interesting and hard to forget. Worldwide, horse trainers, veterinarians, riding instructors, parents, and fellow equestrians recommend this and the other books in the Horses Happily Ever After series.
