Carolyn Henderson has owned, ridden and competed on horses and ponies for many years, and has written many books on the subject, for publishers such as Dorling Kindersley, Ebury, J.A. Allen and David & Charles.

Understanding a horse: breeds, colours and markings, anatomy, conformation, movement; how a horse thinks and how to think like a horse. Caring for a horse: fields and fencing, stables and shelters, bedding; feeding; trimming and shoeing feet; grooming, bathing, clipping; shaping manes and tails. Health and first aid: signs of a healthy horse; preventative care (vaccination, worming, dental care); the importance of good farriery; common conditions (eg, minor wounds and sweet itch); serious conditions and emergencies (eg, colic); mental health, euthanasia. Tack and equipment: saddles and saddle fitting; bridles, bits and nosebands, protective boots; rugs; kitting out a horse for travelling. Buying a horse: time and cost; identifying your perfect partner; pros and cons of buying privately, from a dealer or at auction; pre-purchase vetting; insurance, loaning, leasing - and how you can still enjoy horses even if you cannot own one. Previous hardback ISBN: 978 1 84425 692 1.