Review: The Secret Language of Horses

This novel mass is i of a novel “breed” of equine guides which stray away from the fusty, prim as well as proper “how to” volumes toward a to a greater extent than holistic approach toward Equus caballus ownership.

Beautifully illustrated throughout, as well as amongst lots of picayune factoids as well as interesting commentary on diverse equine areas, this is the perfect mass for those looking to operate their outset horse, or somebody novel to owning a horse.

The Secret Language of Horses: The Body Language of Equine Bodies
yesteryear Heather Dunphy
Softcover, 192pp, RRP $NZ24.99
ISBN 978-1-74237-904-3; Crows Nest/Allen & Unwin
Available from Amazon or Allen & Unwin

Saying that, it would non wound those who scream upward they already know it all to read as well as either reinforce what they already know (or scream upward they know!) or possibly larn something new.

Starting out amongst a brief introduction to the Equus caballus as well as its origins, The Secret Language of Horses as well as thence moves into herd dynamics as well as how horses interact amongst their environment. The mains breeds as well as types are explored, followed yesteryear terminology used yesteryear Equus caballus folks. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 proficient matter to larn thence y'all don’t audio similar likewise much of a greenhorn!

Then the fun materials – what all those sounds mean, torso linguistic communication – ears, tails, as well as eyes included; stimulate got note: “Body linguistic communication inwards humans may live on less sophisticated than our equine friends, given that nosotros rely much to a greater extent than on song communication.”

Then the ii principal riding styles – english as well as western – are explored, as well as the diverse disciplines or sports inside each are outlined. Questions to inquire when choosing an instructor, how to tack upward properly, as well as other basics are considered.

Then, it’s onto the riding part, amongst pointers on the diverse cues as well as aids used, followed yesteryear hints on buying a horse, as well as to a greater extent than or less conformation basics.

Chapters on stabling, husbandry as well as assist follow – all inwards easy-to-digest sections as well as good illustrated. Some of the to a greater extent than mutual ailments as well as stereotypic behaviours are outlined, followed yesteryear an informative FAQ section. Questions such every bit “Why exercise nosotros mountain horses from the left?” as well as “Why exercise horses slumber standing up?” are answered.

The mass closes amongst a glossary on equine damage as well as a expect at the ages as well as stages of the horse.

In all, a useful handbook for the novice equestrian who wants to know to a greater extent than virtually what makes their Equus caballus tick.

 

Heather Dunphy is a author as well as journalist specialising inwards pets, health, cooking, go as well as lifestyle. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 quondam mag editor as well as trained chef, she studied literature as well as linguistics at Concordia University inwards Montreal, Canada, as well as graduated from the prestigious Chefs School inwards Stratford, Ontario.
Heather has authored over 300 articles on all aspects of pet care. She has written for publications such as Puppy Scoops, Dog Knows, Healthy Maturity, The AKC (American kennel Club) Gazette, and Canadian Dog Digest, as well as is the author of The Secret Language of Dogs and The Secret Language of Cats.

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