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Meredith Hill
About this listen
Do you suffer from “Pony Fever”?
Have you been waiting a long time to add a horse to your family?
Have you carefully considered a match between you and your new equine buddy?
Have you decided exactly where he’s going to live and how you’re going to keep him happy?
Do you have moments when the idea of bringing a horse into your life is scary?
Horses are unlike any other animal companion. They’re too big to live in your house, so they have to live in specialized homes of their own. They have specific diet requirements, and they need a regular vet and farrier care to keep them healthy and happy. They’re big, dangerous, and highly opinionated. And you absolutely can’t wait to have one of your own!
In Help! I Bought a New Horse!: What First Time Horse Owners Need to Know About Grooming, Riding, Training, and Horse Care, author Meredith Hill helps newcomers to the horse world navigate the wild landscape of:
- Finding the horse of your dreams...whatever that means
- Determining the best possible living situation for your horse
- Getting organized for bringing your horse home
- Learning how to communicate with your new horse
- Choosing the activities you’d like to try with your horse
This volume includes Meredith Hill’s previous books to provide a full, comprehensive guide to the first few years of horse ownership and well beyond:
- Before Your Horse Comes Home: Introductory Horse Care for Beginners
- I Have a Horse...Now What: How Grooming, Training, Riding, and Equine Competitive Activities Can Build a Lifelong Bond
Whether you have carefully cultivated equine dreams that you’ve held onto for years or you’re just starting to consider adding a horse to your family, Meredith Hill helps equestrians of all ages and experience levels take the next step in their new horse journey.
If you’re ready to give in to your lifelong dream of owning a horse, consider adding this book to your collection of new horse ownership tools!
Get your copy today!
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-28-22
Horse or Teenager
Meredith does a great job at preparing new horse owners. I feel like I have learned almost everything I need to know. Now I am unsure if I really want a horse that may have an attitude like my teenager. All jokes aside this author is amazing and a must-read for any horse owner new or not.
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- J.Bite
- 11-28-24
Will inspire and guide you every step of the way
This audiobook is an indispensable guide for first-time horse owners, offering practical advice and heartfelt encouragement for navigating the joys and challenges of equine ownership. The book’s step-by-step approach, from finding the perfect horse to mastering care, grooming, and riding, ensures readers feel prepared and confident in their journey as new equestrians. Hill’s engaging writing style and wealth of knowledge make complex topics like horse health, housing, and training approachable and easy to understand for beginners.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-28-22
The Horse Bible
A must-read if you're in the horse business or just beginning. There is always something to learn and this is a very basic guide so I think that various levels of equine experts can benefit from this book.
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- Jessi
- 04-28-22
Vets are friends
I have read a few beginning horse care books and respect that Meredith is so humble as she gives information. She has many years of experience and still makes sure to mention that the Vet is your friend. It takes a village to raise a baby and a horse.
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- 04-29-22
Sport Horse
I never thought about it the way Hill explains it. She encourages to pick a horse based on what sports you want to do with your new best friend. This is something I hadn’t thought of before. So grateful for this author sharing her experiences.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-29-22
All around great book
This book has everything you need to succeed in anything horse-related, it should be your first stop even before deciding you want to own a horse.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-28-22
You need to read this
All of the important horse care tips and tricks and information are in one place. The author mentions needing to do all of the research before pwning a horse because of the immense responsibility they are. I feel like she gives all of the research in one place.
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- Chris Holmes
- 12-11-24
Great for for New Horse Owners
The narration is clear and engaging, making it easy to absorb the wealth of information provided. I am also very visual so the PDF is a fantastic touch, offering additional resources that complement the audio perfectly. Highly recommend!
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- Louise Cooke
- 03-10-25
Everything for the new horse owner!
As a former pony mad child, I am finally in a position at 53 (!) to buy my first horse! This book is an excellent resource about everything you need to think about, much of which I didn't even realise. Really entertaining too, and the author clearly knows her subject inside out. Loved the stories of her Thoroughbred Red too, he sounds quite the character!
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- 04-30-22
Worth the credit!
I had so many credits to spend and wanted to try another Meredith Hill book since these are so insightful. My advice would be to start here as it is more of a general guide and then pick one of her more specific books for further research.
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