Grooming is of vital importance to a horse's health and welfare. This highly illustrated book provides practical advice for establishing good grooming practice. Topics covered in the book are: handling of the horse for grooming; routine cleaning and grooming; clipping and trimming; grooming for showing, eventing, dressage, racing; and hunting; healthcare associated with the skin and grooming; and how to spot problems. There are more than 300 step-by-step color photographs included to illustrate techniques.