About this ebook
The Healthy Horseman: Health & Fitness for Horse & Rider is a complete guide to horse and rider conditioning and nutrition. As equestrians and horsemen, it’s easy to put our horse’s health and fitness needs ahead of our own. However, when we look at both the horse and rider, we want to see a healthy partnership. This means that both horse and rider nutrition and fitness need to be considered. You won’t be an effective team if only your horse is fit and ready for performance, while you – the rider – lacks in stamina and endurance.
This book is for any equestrian that wants to live a healthier lifestyle and perform better in the ring, whether you ride English or Western, this guide has the information you need to create that healthy partnership. We also look at equine conditioning to ensure your horse’s nutritional and exercise needs are met no matter what discipline they perform. You’ll also get tips for show day to ensure you keep up with your healthy habits and keep show day as low stress as possible.
This book is for any equestrian that wants to live a healthier lifestyle and perform better in the ring, whether you ride English or Western, this guide has the information you need to create that healthy partnership. We also look at equine conditioning to ensure your horse’s nutritional and exercise needs are met no matter what discipline they perform. You’ll also get tips for show day to ensure you keep up with your healthy habits and keep show day as low stress as possible.
The Healthy Horseman: Health & Fitness for Horse & Rider is a complete guide to horse and rider conditioning and nutrition. As equestrians and horsemen, it’s easy to put our horse’s health and fitness needs ahead of our own. However, when we look at both the horse and rider, we want to see a heal...
About the author
Valerie Mellema has been in the equine industry for over 20 years. She has a BS in Equine Business & Industry from West Texas A&M University. She has written for equine magazines, websites and has several published and self-published books under her name. Valerie lives in East Texas with her husband, son, dogs & OTTB, Mistic Gray.
Valerie Mellema has been in the equine industry for over 20 years. She has a BS in Equine Business & Industry from West Texas A&M University. She has written for equine magazines, websites and has several published and self-published books under her name. Valerie lives in East Texas with her husb...
Rate this ebook
Tell us what you think.
Reading information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.
