The Thinking Horse Breeder - Gower, Jeanette
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Horse breeding is more complex than you think. Set yourself up to succeed in your passion for horses. How would you go about establishing a horse stud? Are you breeding horses and want to take it to the next level? Have you bought a foal and want to raise it properly? Do you want to make better choices, breed better horses, improve your results? It can be a lonely journey without someone to learn from, to show you how to lessen the mistakes along the way, and to steer you in the right direction. The Thinking Horse Breeder is a step by step, treasure trove of practical information for those who…mehr

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Horse breeding is more complex than you think. Set yourself up to succeed in your passion for horses. How would you go about establishing a horse stud? Are you breeding horses and want to take it to the next level? Have you bought a foal and want to raise it properly? Do you want to make better choices, breed better horses, improve your results? It can be a lonely journey without someone to learn from, to show you how to lessen the mistakes along the way, and to steer you in the right direction. The Thinking Horse Breeder is a step by step, treasure trove of practical information for those who want to thrive and succeed doing what they love. This book discusses selection of foundation stock, planning matings, breeding methods, genetic diseases, conformation and temperament, foaling down, raising foals, young horse training, common problems, financials, promotion, photography and ethical considerations, in an easy-to-read, authentic style. Each chapter can be read and re-read for new insights. It will challenge your thinking and give you the art, science and tools for success. Everything you need to know is here in a simple, non-technical format based on the author's experiences and reflections over 50+ years. For aspiring, hobby or serious, established breeders, this will be an invaluable guide to be read over and over, so you too can master the inevitable challenges and be successful.
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Jeanette Gower has been breeding Australian Stock Horses for over 50 years in South Australia, under the Chalani prefix. Together with her daughter Kim, the stud has enjoyed considerable success Australia wide. Jeanette taught adult Equine Studies for 19 years, and has written numerous articles for equine magazines.In 1999 she wrote the widely acclaimed book Horse Colour Explained and has in 2024, published her next book The Rannock Legacy, the story of a remarkable horse. She writes passionately about her topic.