Giddy up! Your guide to horseback riding is here! There's nothing quite like the sound of a horse's gallop. Add to that the sight of its mane catching wind as its powerhouse body criss-crosses the boundary of strength and graceful agility. They are majestic creatures to behold-and if you've caught the equine bug, Horseback Riding For Dummies is all you need to get saddled up and started on your journey to riding into the sunset! Inside, riders at the beginner level will discover the differences between Western and English riding styles, get the knowledge to select the best stable and instructor, and so much more! Choose the riding discipline that best suits your interests Find a qualified riding instructor Learn how to enter the competitive riding world Fit and care for the saddle, bridle, and other equipment Once you've fallen for one of these beautiful animals, it's hard to hold your horses-and this guide is here to give you the skills and know-how to take that excitement to the ring!
The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs.
Hermit crabs are social creatures, so most owners have several. They're easy to care for and fascinating to watch as they grow, molt, climb, dig, burrow, and crawl. They "adopt" shells that they carry on their back like a mobile home! With colorful photos and helpful tips, this practical guide covers everything you need to know to get started, including:
* Choosing your hermit crabs
* Setting up an interesting crabitat with a warm, humid environment
* Essential equipment and supplies
* Handling, feeding, and misting your hermit crabs
* Providing extra shells so your critters can change shell "housing" as they grow
Discover intriguing ways to have fun with hermit crabs. They're truly low cost, low maintenance, captivating pets.
Tout pour mettre le pied à l'étrier... et rester en selle !
Vous voulez commencer votre carrière de cavalier amateur ?
Dans L'Équitation pour les Nuls, vous trouverez toutes les bases de l'équitation (découvrir le cheval des sabots aux oreilles, prendre des leçons d'équitation, les règles de sécurité), comment trouver son style et son équipement (selles, filets, les différentes disciplines), comment se mettre en selle (travail au sol, monter et descendre, le pas, le trot, le galop, le saut), gravir les échelons (acheter son cheval, les soins aux chevaux), les autres disciplines (la randonnée, la compétition)... tout ce qu'il faut savoir pour devenir un cavalier émérite et un champion d'équitation ! L'Équitation pour les Nuls : un ouvrage complet et indispensable, pour tous ceux qui veulent rejoindre le monde passionnant de l'équitation !
Le guide pratique pour devenir le meilleur propriétaire de lapin possible !Vous voulez élever un lapin heureux et en bonne santé ?
Ce guide pratique vous donne tout ce que vous devez savoir pour adopter, élever, vivre et aimer un lapin avec succès. Du choix du lapin à la préparation de la maison pour bien l'accueillir, découvrez une foule de conseils d'experts qui vous permettront, à vous et à votre lapin, de sauter de joie !
Découvrez les bases de la vie d'un lapin, décidez si un lapin est l'animal de compagnie qu'il vous faut, apprenez les différentes races. Prenez soin du confort de votre animal, de l'hébergement au toilettage en passant par l'alimentation et les soins de santé, et offrez les meilleurs soins à votre nouvel ami.
Pratiquez la " psychologie " du lapin, comprenez son langage corporel et ses sons, gérez les problèmes de comportement et apprenez à votre lapin à faire des tours et à utiliser la litière.
Profitez du monde merveilleux des lapins !
Want to know the best ways to care for your horse? Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies gives you up-to-the-minute guidance on keeping horses healthy at all stages of life. It provides the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare, explaining how your horse's body functions and how to keep it in good working order. Packed with practical advice on equine first aid and alternative therapies, this completely practical, plain-English guide explains exactly what to feed your four-legged "hayburner" and how much. You'll find out what kind of preventive care is vital to keeping your horse in good physical shape and how to recognize signs of illness when things go wrong. You'll get the low-down on the diseases and conditions most likely to plague the domestic horse and find help in deciding whether to treat problems yourself or call the vet. Discover how to: Manage your horse's diet House your horse safely and comfortably Tend to the daily details of horse care Examine coat, eyes, hooves and manure Identify, control, and prevent equine diseases Understand links between horse behavior and health Practice good horse nutrition Grow your own horse food Cover horse-health-care costs Breed your horse Care for pregnant mares and newborns A healthy horse is a happy horse. Keep your horse fit with a little help from Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies, and you'll be happy too!
Updated for today's beginning horse enthusiasts! If you're just getting into the world of horses, there's a lot to learn! Horses For Dummies gets beginning-level riders and aspiring first-time horse owners up to speed on all things equine! From selecting the right horse for you to feeding, grooming, and handling a horse, this book covers it all! Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding-as well as new information on various equine conditions-this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy and take your riding skills to the next level. Features updated safety information Includes more riding disciplines Offers tips for better nutrition for your horse Provides grooming and training recommendations If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go!
Now updated-a highly informative guide to the joys of bunny ownership Rabbits For Dummies gives readers a well-informed look before hopping headlong into the wonderful world of raising rabbits. From choosing a rabbit and preparing its home to feeding, grooming, and training, this practical guide provides a wealth of hutch-tested tips. Packed with informative photographs and beautifully detailed illustrations, Rabbits For Dummies includes up-to-date veterinary information, explains rabbit body language, advises on treating common rabbit maladies, covers the latest on organic cuisine and homegrown feeding options, and suggests training tips for acclimating a new bunny into the household.
P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Rabbits For Dummies (9781119696780). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!
