Beyond the track : retraining the thoroughbred--from racehorse to riding horse / Anna Morgan Ford ; with Amber Heintzberger and Foreword by Karen O'Connor.
by Ford, Anna Morgan; Heintzberger, Amber.
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BookPublisher: North Pomfret, Vermont : Trafalgar Square Books, c2008Description: xi, 252 p. : col. illus. ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9781570764028 (alk. paper).Subject(s): Thoroughbread horse -- Training| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Foreword -- Introduction -- Bred to Run: What Racehorses Know -- End of the Race: Now What? -- Where Does It Hurt? Common Lameness and Health Issues in OTTBs -- The Transition to a New Lifestyle -- Developing a Training Program -- Phase One: Starting with the Basics -- Phase Two: Introduction to Longeing -- Phase Three: Longeing with Side Reins -- Making the First Ride a Success -- Phase Four: Riding with Understanding and Patience -- Phase Five: Moving Toward a New Vocation -- Becoming a Success Story -- Resources -- Acknowledgments -- Index.
Every year, thousands of horses are retired from the track. By and large, these are healthy, fit horses that remain sound in body and mind and can be retrained to become wonderful dressage horses, hunters, or pleasure mounts. This comprehensive guide gives horse owners advice on a wide range of subjects, from therapies for rehabilitating injured racehorses, to establishing welcoming environments and training regimens, making the transitioning process from racehorse to riding horse trouble-free.
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