This book provides invaluable help and guidance for all those wishing to improve their knowledge of stable management and horsemanship‎.‎ An important guide to all aspects of keeping a horse fit and well for hacking or competition riding‎,‎ this handbook is illustrated throughout with easy‎-to‎-follow line drawings and high quality photographs‎.‎ The principles of keeping a horse healthy are thoroughly explained‎,‎ including feeding‎,‎ grooming‎,‎ shoeing‎,‎ veterinary care and sick nursing‎.‎ Readers will also find guidelines for buying‎,‎ traveling‎,‎ stabling and pasture management‎-‎-aspects of horse care that are vital to maintaining a horse‎'‎s health and happiness‎.‎ Monty Mortimer commanded a number of horse transport units in the Army before initiating the Fulmer School of Equitation at Ledston in Yorkshire‎.‎ He resides in Cheltenham‎,‎ Glos‎,‎ United Kingdom‎.‎