Breeding Backing and Bringing on Young Horses and Ponies

Breeding Backing and Bringing on Young Horses and Ponies gives sound guidance on various subjects from the choice of a stallion to the training of young animals for their eventual roles under saddle.

It discusses the considerations to be made before deciding to breed a foal preparing a mare for stud care during pregnancy aftercare of the mare and foal and the education of a youngster during early ridden work. The emphasis throughout is on human and equine safety and the production of a confident obedient horse or pony.