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A comprehensive reference for property owners who house several horses as well as riders who are renting stable space identifies eco-friendly alternatives for horse care, providing coverage of such topics as green barn materials, toxin-free feeds, and earth-supporting trail-riding etiquette.
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Cook, who writes about horses and works in the editorial department at The Western Horse Review, outlines sustainable practices horse owners and riders can use for horse care, stable management, land use, and riding. She addresses every aspect of the barn and its surrounding environment and ways to minimize environmental impact, reduce the use of chemical products and manufactured energy, and use renewable and sustainable energy. She also discusses farm planning, building green structures, adapting existing structures, composting, conserving water, maintaining pastures, eco-friendly feeding, and riding strategies. Each chapter ends with climate zone references to help readers apply the information to their region. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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