Expert Horsekeeping on Small Acreage: Facilities Design & Management by Cherry Hill (1991)

Item Weight: 19.1 Oz

Dewey Edition: 20

ISBN-13: 9780882665962

ISBN-10: 0882665960

Item Length: 11 in

Synopsis: Effective management requires knowledge, dedication, and a sincere interest in the well-being of horses. In this thoroughly updated second edition of her best-selling classic, Cherry Hill explains how to be a responsible steward of the land while providing horses with the best care possible. Drawing on decades of personal experience and recommendations from hands-on Extension agents throughout North America, Hill provides detailed, practical information designed to help readers develop and refine their "horsekeeping consciousness." A thorough understanding of horses is critical to good horsekeeping, so Hill begins by explaining the behavior and the physical and emotional needs of the horse. She encourages readers to choose a management method that fits their lifestyle and locale. She then explains how to maximize efficiency through careful planning of facilities and implementation of diligent management routines that keep horses happy, healthy, and safe. Well-organized and generously illustrated with color photographs and instructive plan drawings, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage is packed with information that horse owners need. Acreage selection, layout design, and checklists for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal management routines are just a few of the essential topics covered in this invaluable reference., Effective management requires knowledge, dedication, and a sincere interest in the well-being of horses. In this thoroughly updated second edition of her best-selling classic, Cherry Hill explains how to be a responsible steward of the land while providing horses with the best care possible. Drawing on decades of personal experience and recommendations from hands-on Extension agents throughout North America, Hill provides detailed, practical information designed to help readers develop and refine their horsekeeping consciousness. A thorough understanding of horses is critical to good horsekeeping, so Hill begins by explaining the behavior and the physical and emotional needs of the horse. She encourages readers to choose a management method that fits their lifestyle and locale. She then explains how to maximize efficiency through careful planning of facilities and implementation of diligent management routines that keep horses happy, healthy, and safe. Well organized and generously illustrated with color photographs and instructive plan drawings, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage is packed with information that horse owners need. Acreage selection, layout design, and checklists for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal management routines are just a few of the essential topics covered in this invaluable reference. Since it was first published in 1991, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage has sold more than 160,000 copies. This new edition is full-color and has been thoroughly redesigned, revised, expanded, and updated., Effective management requires knowledge, dedication, and a sincere interest in the well-being of horses. In this thoroughly updated second edition of her best-selling classic, Cherry Hill explains how to be a responsible steward of the land while providing horses with the best care possible. Drawing on decades of personal experience and recommendations from hands-on Extension agents throughout North America, Hill provides detailed, practical information designed to help readers develop and refine their "horsekeeping consciousness." A thorough understanding of horses is critical to good horsekeeping, so Hill begins by explaining the behavior and the physical and emotional needs of the horse. She encourages readers to choose a management method that fits their lifestyle and locale. She then explains how to maximize efficiency through careful planning of facilities and implementation of diligent management routines that keep horses happy, healthy, and safe. Well-organized and generously illustrated with color photographs and instructive plan drawings, "Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage" is packed with information that horse owners need. Acreage selection, layout design, and checklists for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal management routines are just a few of the essential topics covered in this invaluable reference.

Intended Audience: Trade

Author: Cherry Hill

Item Width: 8.5 in

brand: Storey Publishing

Language: English

Genre: Pets, Nature, Technology & Engineering, House & Home

Illustrator: Yes

Format: Trade Paperback

Topic: Agriculture / Animal Husbandry, Animals / Horses, Horses, Outdoor & Recreational Areas

LCCN: 89-046020

gtin13: 9780882665962

Publication Year: 1991

Number of Pages: 192 Pages

Reviews: "A comprehensive, practical discussion of all aspects of equine ownership..." - Library Journal "Recommended for public and academic libraries maintaining equine collections." - Library Journal " ... an intelligent and useful book that has something to offer almost every horse owner." - The Quarter Horse Journal "This book is highly suited for the family getting a first horse, and for those who are buying a farm to live with their horse after boarding out for too many years." - The Quarter Horse Journal "...a wealth of information for first-time horse owners as well as for more experienced horseman. In fact, about the only thing Hill hasn't done is choose a horse for the reader." - Paint Horse Journal "A thorough overview of the requirements of horses and the responsibilities of the horse owner, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage , will provide all horsemen with valuable information regardless the size of their operation." - Paint Horse Journal "This useful book anticipates and heads off many of the problems which will confront the new horse owner." - Driving Digest Magazine "Through experience and research, Cherry Hill has compiled a wealth of practical information to help others get the most from their horse setups." - Appaloosa Journal "...land is expensive and...horse owners must find ways to get more from less. That's what Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage is all about." - Appaloosa Journal, A comprehensive, practical discussion of all aspects of equine ownership… Library Journal Recommended for public and academic libraries maintaining equine collections. Library Journal … an intelligent and useful book that has something to offer almost every horse owner. The Quarter Horse Journal This book is highly suited for the family getting a first horse, and for those who are buying a farm to live with their horse after boarding out for too many years. The Quarter Horse Journal …a wealth of information for first-time horse owners as well as for more experienced horseman. In fact, about the only thing Hill hasn't done is choose a horse for the reader. Paint Horse Journal A thorough overview of the requirements of horses and the responsibilities of the horse owner, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage , will provide all horsemen with valuable information regardless the size of their operation. Paint Horse Journal This useful book anticipates and heads off many of the problems which will confront the new horse owner. Driving Digest Magazine Through experience and research, Cherry Hill has compiled a wealth of practical information to help others get the most from their horse setups. Appaloosa Journal …land is expensive and…horse owners must find ways to get more from less. That's what Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage is all about. Appaloosa Journal, A comprehensive, practical discussion of all aspects of equine ownership... - Library Journal   Recommended for public and academic libraries maintaining equine collections. - Library Journal   ... an intelligent and useful book that has something to offer almost every horse owner. - The Quarter Horse Journal   This book is highly suited for the family getting a first horse, and for those who are buying a farm to live with their horse after boarding out for too many years. - The Quarter Horse Journal   ...a wealth of information for first-time horse owners as well as for more experienced horseman.  In fact, about the only thing Hill hasn't done is choose a horse for the reader. - Paint Horse Journal   A thorough overview of the requirements of horses and the responsibilities of the horse owner, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage , will provide all horsemen with valuable information regardless the size of their operation. - Paint Horse Journal   This useful book anticipates and heads off many of the problems which will confront the new horse owner. - Driving Digest Magazine   Through experience and research, Cherry Hill has compiled a wealth of practical information to help others get the most from their horse setups. - Appaloosa Journal   ...land is expensive and...horse owners must find ways to get more from less.  That's what Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage is all about. - Appaloosa Journal    , "A comprehensive, practical discussion of all aspects of equine ownership..." - Library Journal   "Recommended for public and academic libraries maintaining equine collections." - Library Journal   " ... an intelligent and useful book that has something to offer almost every horse owner." - The Quarter Horse Journal   "This book is highly suited for the family getting a first horse, and for those who are buying a farm to live with their horse after boarding out for too many years." - The Quarter Horse Journal   "...a wealth of information for first-time horse owners as well as for more experienced horseman.  In fact, about the only thing Hill hasn't done is choose a horse for the reader." - Paint Horse Journal   "A thorough overview of the requirements of horses and the responsibilities of the horse owner, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage , will provide all horsemen with valuable information regardless the size of their operation." - Paint Horse Journal   "This useful book anticipates and heads off many of the problems which will confront the new horse owner." - Driving Digest Magazine   "Through experience and research, Cherry Hill has compiled a wealth of practical information to help others get the most from their horse setups." - Appaloosa Journal   "...land is expensive and...horse owners must find ways to get more from less.  That's what Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage is all about." - Appaloosa Journal    

Dewey Decimal: 636.1/083

Book Title: Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage : Facilities Design and Management

Publisher: Storey Publishing

LC Classification Number: SF285.H55 1990

Table Of Content: Preface SECTION ONE KNOWING HORSES Chapter 1 The Benefits and Responsibilities of Horse Ownership Chapter 2 Horse Behavior as it Relates to Management Chapter 3 The Needs of a Horse Chapter 4 Levels of Management SECTION TWO DESIGNING YOUR ACREAGE Chapter 5 Choosing an Acreage Chapter 6 Designing the Layout Chapter 7 Barn Construction Chapter 8 Inside the Barn Chapter 9 Other Buildings Chapter 10 Machinery and Equipment Chapter 11 Fencing Your Training and Turn-Out Facilities SECTION THREE MANAGEMENT Chapter 12 Pasture and Hay Field Management Chapter 13 Water Chapter 14 Sanitation Chapter 15 Fire Prevention Chapter 16 Daily Routines and Management Plans Chapter 17 Record Keeping SECTION FOUR APPENDIX Resources Bibliography Glossary

Item Height: 0.6 in