I Want to Really Learn About Horses
T.J. Gillespie (aka Tom na gCapaillín)

I Want to Really Learn about Horses by T.J. Gillespie

I Want to Really Learn about Horses
by
T.J. Gillespie
(aka Tom na gCapaillín)

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About the Author

T.J. Gillespie (aka Tom na gCapaillín) first started to learn about horses while growing up in Co. Sligo.

He devised and presented a very popular series of Horse and Pony management courses under the County Meath VEC Adult Education scheme. His commitment to the horse is a privilege he wants to share with others.

He dispenses wisdom and advice about horses and other matters in this volume and also from his website - Tom na gCapaillín
T.J. Gillespie (aka Tom na gCapaillín), growing up in the county of Sligo on the west coast of Ireland, saw horses all around him and took them for granted. Some enchanted day, he knew he must learn more so, he listened and watched and read, and thought out the prevailing wisdom.

He put theory to the test, seeing what worked, gathering experience and not sparing himself in the effort for perfection. He devised and presented a very popular series of Horse and Pony Management courses, under the County Meath VEC Adult Education scheme, thereby gaining insight into other owners’ problems and points of view.

Now, he shares his unique experience of working with horses in this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide with illustrations and diagrams throughout. The subjects covered are wide ranging and written about in an engaging style. A commitment to good horsemanship is what this book seeks to impart.

Part One addresses the basics – safety, stabling, diet, learning to identify common ailments and how to respond. Foaling, weaning and preparing the horse for sales also come under the microscope.

In Part Two, he talks about following one’s dream. We learn about suppling exercises, gaits of the horse, clipping, the awkward cuss, overcoming mental blocks and prepping a horse for racing. This section also includes some history, anecdotes and illustrations from the world of horse breeding and equestrian pursuits.

TJ Gillespie’s understanding of horses is based on a lifelong passion and commitment that he has chosen to share. Whether you are learning about horses for the first time or, you have previous experience, there is much insight to be gained from this compact volume, coming from a knowledgeable source.

This really is the must-have book for any horse and equestrian enthusiast. TJ Gillespie’s commitment to the horse is a privilege that he wants to share and impart.


I Want to Really Learn about Horses by TJ Gillespie
Non-Fiction; sport and recreation, equestrian, reference
80 printed pages, paperback (pamphlet-style binding), illustrated in colour, black and white
First published in Ireland in 2010. Re-issued in 2018 by The Manuscript Publisher
ISBN: 978-1-911442-12-7

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From the archives of The Meath Chronicle:

There was a large turnout last week in Trim Castle Hotel for the launch of Trim writer TJ Gillespie's book I Want To Really Learn About Horses. The book was launched by Trim Town Council cathaoirleach, Cllr Ray Butler, who told the gathering that a lifetime's experience of working with horses had gone into the book. ... Read more
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