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Product Description This is the definitive book on grooming your horse to catch the judge’s eye. It features over 400 detailed drawings illustrating every aspect of grooming. Completely updated, it details current practices and requirements and covers conditioning, daily care, tools and supplies, and grooming for shows. New chapters discuss blanketing, newly popular breeds, and the latest show ring clothing styles. A must-have reference, it covers all disciplines and includes trimming styles by type and event as well as by breed.
Great BookOctober 20, 2008 Horsecrazy(Tacoma, WA USA) Great book for going over grooming techniques. I was especially happy to see the section on grooming for different breeds.
Good TextbookJuly 7, 2006 C.K.(LA) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A great book that I often reccommend for anyone who asks a lot of questions about grooming, at shows or at home. I Love grooming my horses, and this book gives you many new ideas and 'tricks' to try to make your horse have good and healty coat. I doesn't matter what breed or disciplne you show, this book has it all. I show hunter-jumpers and eventing, but I also have two miniature horses that I show and this book helped me with all of them!
Making the dirtiest chores enjoyable!May 20, 2003 7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is one of those books you don't use every day, but when you're thoroughly confused or completely forgetting something it comes in handy. It has alot of great pictures and illustrations that make it great for kids as well as adults. I learned alot about alternative grooming methods that I had never even heard of before!
Grooming to win is a must have for any horse owner!December 19, 2001 14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Grooming to win is for any discipline, and any breed. I used it as a reference for getting back into the show ring. It's like having your own trainer with you all the time. I show Morgan and Quarterhorses and it covers everything from conditioning to getting those braids in right! DONT SHOW WITHOUT IT!
An Essential For Winning In ShowmanshipAugust 22, 2001 Claudia Beaudet(Amherst, MA United States) 17 out of 17 found this review helpful
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!
