Horse AgSkills

Horse Agskills provides a basic guide to many of the skills used when handling, riding and caring for horses. The book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and full-colour photographs. 

Some of the skills included are: 

- Daily care of horses

- Lunging horses

- Horse identification

- Vaccinating and drenching

- Hoof care

Horse AgSkills is part of the AgSkills series: books that provide clear explanations about a wide range of practical tasks performed in farming. Industry personnel and departmental officers have been involved in compiling these Agskills. Find them in the iBooks Store.


AUTHOR:

David Brouwer lectured in Agronomy at Tocal College for 15 years before developing a course in Conservation and Land Management for external students. He has run external diploma studies in agriculture and land management for almost 20 years. He has authored and co-authored over 50 books for students as well as running courses in property planning for farmers.


CHAPTERS

Introduction

General Safety Precautions

Animal Welfare

Buying a Horse

Daily Care of Horses

Riding Horses and Equipment Care

Horse Identification

Assess Conformation of Horses

Dentition Care for Horses

Hoof Care for Horses

Replacing a Horse Shoe

Estimating a Horse’s Weight

Drenching Horses

Vaccinating Horses

Lunging Horses

Loading a Horse onto a Float

What is a Safe Work Method Statement?

Check Your Skill

Publishing Credits

Copyright

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