Whether you rider, own or simply love horses, this book will open up a whole new world of understanding of these majestic animals. It explores horses and ponies natural behaviour, explaining how they survive in the wild and how, even though domesticated, many of these instincts, reactions and rituals persist. All horses and ponies, regardless of breed or environment, share certain common characteristics. Her you will find, among other things,
Answers to intriguing questions such as – how do horses sleep? What do they do all day? Why do horses spook?
Explanations of body language, how to tell a horse’s mood and how to interpret the sounds he makes
How to avoid/deal with stable vices
How pressure and shock can affect a horse or pony and how to rebuild his confidence
How horses and ponies see, hear, taste and smell, and react to touch and sensation
Over 300 colour photographs and drawings
Hardback.