Horse and Pony Care

This one-stop practical guide will show you how to own or look after a horse or pony. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy format with colour photos and expert advice throughout.

Owning and caring for a horse or pony is fun and rewarding, but there are many responsibilities and procedures to remember too. From choosing and housing a horse to saddling up and checking the hooves, ‘Collins Need to Know? Horse and Pony Care’ contains all the information you need, presented in a clear and accessible format.

Produced in association with the world-renowned British Horse Society, the leading authority on both horse welfare and rider safety, this indispensable guide is written in an authoritative yet user-friendly style, covering everything from selecting your horse to grooming and healthcare.

Contents include:

• Choosing a horse

• Housing

• Grass management

• Safety and equipment

• Handling your horse

• Grooming

• Feeding and diet

• Healthcare

About the author

The British Horse Society is the UK’s largest and most influential equestrian charity. It is committed to improving the welfare of horses and ponies, through education and training, and promoting the interests of its membership of horse riders and owners. The BHS has over 58,000 members throughout the UK.