Jun 19, 2009

On the Bookshelf - Managing and Conditioning the Event Horse

The United States Eventing Association does all they can to promote continuing education throughout their membership. One inexpensive, quick, and easy way to continue learning as much as possible is by reading every book that you can get your hands on. Managing and Conditioning the Event Horse, written by experienced eventer Elizabeth Grisell-Short, provides a fresh look and easy to read look at all things involved in keeping your eventer fit, healthy, and ready to compete at any level.

Short, a life-long equestrian who has done everything from hunters and jumpers to training and re-training racehorses, has produced an educational book filled with her personal tips and tricks to help the lower level eventer or adult amateur get the most out of their horses, all while keeping them in good health.

The book features chapters on proper nutrition, the benefits of certain supplements, training and conditioning, and veterinary care. She also provides the reader with easy-to-follow training charts and sample exercises for all the levels from Beginner Novice to Advanced.

As an added bonus, Short gives the reader a show checklist, a list of books and videos for additional reading and viewing, and her own herbal horse cookie recipe! As the book itself states, Managing and Conditioning the Event Horse is “an excellent reference for training the horse for eventing, conditioning on a daily basis, and managing an equine athlete”.

Managing and Conditioning the Event Horse is available online at Lulu.com in paperback, or as an e-book.

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USEA Adult Team Championships: Level Updates and Letter of Intent Reminders

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IEL Rider Carolyn Rice Has Come Full Circle

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Top Riders Set to Compete in Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

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