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Effective management requires knowledge, dedication, and a sincere interest in the well-being of horses. In this thoroughly updated second edition of her best-selling classic, Cherry Hill explains how to be a responsible steward of the land while providing horses with the best care possible. Drawing on decades of personal experience and recommendations from hands-on Extension agents throughout North America, Hill provides detailed, practical information designed to help readers develop and refine their "horsekeeping consciousness." A thorough understanding of horses is critical to good horsekeeping, so Hill begins by explaining the behavior and the physical and emotional needs of the horse. She encourages readers to choose a management method that fits their lifestyle and locale. She then explains how to maximize efficiency through careful planning of facilities and implementation of diligent management routines that keep horses happy, healthy, and safe. Well organized and generously illustrated with color photographs and instructive plan drawings, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage is packed with information that horse owners need. Acreage selection, layout design, and checklists for daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal management routines are just a few of the essential topics covered in this invaluable reference. Since it was first published in 1991, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage has sold more than 160,000 copies. This new edition is full-color and has been thoroughly redesigned, revised, expanded, and updated.

Hill shares decades of horsekeeping experience to help readers provide a safe, efficient, healthy living environment for their horses. More than 250 photographs address topics such as stalls, tack rooms, work and storage areas, sanitation and pest control, feeding practices, safety and emergencies, and more. From the Back Cover "Cherry Hill is America's expert on common sense horse care, training, and horsekeeping...her quiet wisdom is a reliable source of advice for any horse owner." --Lisa Kiser, Marketing Manager, Equitana USA and EqWest A Complete Stablekeeping Reference Happy trails begin at home. From design to management to maintenance, good stablekeeping minimizes repairs, reduces feed and veterinary bills, helps to ensure that horses are safe and content, and provides a pleasant workplace. Learn how to keep a barn running as smoothly as possible from expert Cherry Hill. This complete visual guide includes: --Barn design and features --Stall management --Utilities --Pen maintenance --Feed and water practices --Emergency action plan