The Complete Guide to Horsemanship, by Brander, Michael
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The Complete Guide to Horsemanship, by Brander, Michael. Charles Scribner's Sons: New York, 1971. Edition: Unknown edition. ISBN: 0684128985. Hardcover, 8vo, 6.75 by 9.25 inches, 444 pages. Tan cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated with B&W line drawings. Includes Glossary.

Condition: Good Plus in a Poor jacket. Spine ends bumped; wear to the lower corners; page edges smudged and upper page edges grayed from shelf dust; former owner's name inked on first free end paper; Otherwise text block is clean and unmarked. Jacket has several large chips and closed tears, and is repaired from the inside with tape.

Contents: Publisher's Note:

There has never before been a complete comprehensive guide to every aspect of owning and riding a horse. The usual basic introductions are not expected to cover every aspect of the subject whilst many of the larger works tend to be over-technical and only comprehensive to those with a veterinary training. Mr. Brander has filled this gap with THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO HORSEMANSHIP." He divides his work into three parts and under "Approach to Horsemanship" he deals with such subjects as the points of the horse, the saddle, the bridle and ancillaries, the mental approach and the first stages in riding:"Care of the Horse" includes stabling, grooming, care of the hoof, first aid and feeding; "Horsemastership" considers the buying a horse, breeding, training the youngster, and practical preparations for hunting, showing, harness, etc. All these topics and many others are discussed and explained fully and clearly...