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Re-Educating Racehorses: Life After Racing

Re-Educating Racehorses: Life After Racing

ISBN: 9781847972538

Author: Fred Cook & Rowena Jane Simmonds

Publisher: Crowood Press

Format: Paperback

Price: AUD $39.95
RRP: AUD $49.95

This fully comprehensive book guides the reader through the process of acquiring and subsequently re-training a racehorse. It provides an in-depth look at what life was like for the horse at the racing yard and how through correct training and education you can train your horse to become a happy adjusted athlete ready for everyday equestrian activities.

Contents include:

  • What to consider when re-homing a racehorse out of training
  • Under New Management; how to ensure a smooth transition
  • Feeding and Nutrition; how diet affects performance
  • Working from the ground; a detailed look at the importance of groundwork training
  • Re-schooling; what is required of you and your horse
Book Title: Re-Educating Racehorses: Life After Racing
Publisher: Crowood Press
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 224
ISBN: 9781847972538
Author: Fred Cook & Rowena Jane Simmonds
Author Notes: Rowena Simmonds has built up an extensive client base from around the UK and a reputation for her knowledge and skills in handling and training difficult, temperamental and very sensitive horses. It was through her love of the thoroughbred and racing she became involved with the charity Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) soon after it was established in 2000. Rowena and Fred Cook are now the Training Consultants to the Charity.
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