Grooming to Win: How to Groom, Trim, Braid and Prepare Your Horse for Show

by Susan E. Harris

Book Overview

The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping or Western riding, or whether it's breeding, grooming...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0876058926
• ISBN13: 9780876058923
• Release Date: November 1991
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

An Essential For Winning In Showmanship

This is one of the best books that I've found that explains grooming your horse step by step - not only for the show ring, but for everyday maintenance. Ms. Harris details breed protocols for the show ring (good news for the novice showman!). Did you know that it is considered bad form to braid the hunter on the left side of the neck, and vice versa for western pleasure horses? From achieving that showring bloom to step by step braiding guides, this book is a must for any competetive horseman's book collection!

Very Comprehensive

From body clipping to everyday grooming, Ms. Harris has provided an excellent reference for everyone from the first-time exhibitor to seasoned professionals. She covers nearly every riding discipline imaginable, going over grooming procedures for each in a thorough yet consice manner. Her explanations are easy to translate into technique and the book offers many illustrations. This book makes for excellent reading for the novice and a wonderful referrence for the more experienced horse groom.

Excellent!

I have had this book for 3 years now, and it is still the best I have come across for grooming and conditioning horses not only for the showring, but for everyday riding and enjoyment. As someone who shows in many different disiplines, this book has been and invaluable source of info for me, and I have reccomended it to everyone in my barn, including my trainer!

Grooming to Win, by Susan E. Harris

Susan's explanations on the ins and outs of preparing your horse for a show, is an invaluable tool for the novice or for the experienced showperson. I am an experienced horseperson, turned equine photographer, and her book has helped me to fine tune the appearance of many a horse...and rider. The technical data ia explained in a clear concise way, and the illustrations show effectively the use of her techniques. As a photographer, I am often asked by clients how to get the most photogenic turnout of their horse, and I often refer them to Susan's book...all in all, it is an excellent tool for everyone!!

The classic text on grooming

This is THE reference book on horse grooming. The information is accurate, the range is wide, and the illustrations and writing are clear. A classic.