This guide, written by a journalist with years of hands-on experience in
horse-keeping, is for anyone who has ever dreamed of owning and stabling their
own horse. The no-nonsense approach encompasses the many responsibilities,
challenges and financial implications facing the horse owner, and may even
destroy some romantic notions about horse ownership, but the author also manages
to convey the undeniable thrill of owning your own horse, of being able to
stable and feed, groom, nurture and care for it in every aspect - apart, of
course, from the top attraction: you can go for an outride whenever you feel
like it. Sensible and authoritative text and