The Horse Grooming Manual

by Alison Pocklington

Overview

Grooming is of vital importance to a horse's health and welfare. This highly illustrated book provides practical advice for establishing good grooming practice. Topics covered in the book are: handling of the horse for grooming; routine cleaning and grooming; clipping and trimming; grooming for showing, eventing, dressage, racing; and hunting; healthcare associated with the skin and grooming; and how to spot problems. There are more than 300 step-by-step color photographs included to illustrate techniques.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781785000805
Publisher:	Crowood Press, The
Publication date:	04/01/2016
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Alison Pocklington trained for the British Horse Society (BHS) exams, gaining her BHS Instructor Stable Manager's Certificate. She then went on to groom internationally, preparing horses up to Olympic level. She has trained students for exams up to BHS Instructor level. Alison was awarded the Horse and Hound groom of the year award in 2000, and is the author of The Essential Guide to Professional Horse Care and Grooming.