{"product_id":"backyard-horsekeeping-paperback-1","title":"Backyard Horsekeeping - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoan Fry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperienced backyard horsekeeper Joan Fry leads the prospective horse owner through the process of assessing suitable land; choosing a veterinarian and farrier; constructing and furnishing a small barn, paddock, and arena; purchasing a horse; and feeding and care. Of special value to both novice and experienced owners are the sections on feed, which take into account the most up-to-date nutrition research, and training the horse for safe and enjoyable trail riding. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten with encouraging cheer and plenty of \"horse sense,\" \u003cb\u003eBackyard Horsekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e leads the way to maintaining and enjoying your own horse on your own property.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs pleasure riding becomes increasingly popular, more riders are contemplating buying their own horse. However, the cost of maintaining the animal at a boarding stable can be off-puting, leaving potential horse owners to wonder if it's possible - and practical - to keep a horse on their own land.According to experienced backyard horsekeeper Joan Fry, the answer is yes. Beginning with the basics, Fry helps readers to consider whether they have sufficient and suitable land, access to a veterinarian and farrier, and available feed supplies. She also carefully leads the prospective backyard horsekeeper through constructing and furnishing a small barn, paddock, and corral; locating and purchasing the horse; as well as feeding, grooming, and otherwise tending to the animal's creature comforts. Backyard Horsekeeping will easily lead the way to maintaining and enjoying your very own horse on your very own property in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Fry\u003c\/b\u003e has published countless articles, celebrity profiles, and short stories on a wide range of subjects. Her work has appeared in the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Times, Poets \u0026amp; Writers, Black Warrior Review, Westways, \u003c\/i\u003e and nearly every major horse periodical. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Beginning Dressage Book. \u003c\/i\u003eShe and her husband, John, live with an assortment of four-legged friends in Acton, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer Web site is www.joanfry.com. \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 412\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.96 x 8.67 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710101713203,"sku":"9781599210612","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/9F7JMNeTjI9781599210612_7e118aeb-b4c8-428b-8c4b-5d3fd58aa9c2.webp?v=1763481528","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/backyard-horsekeeping-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}