Download or read book Understanding the Foal written by Christina S. Cable and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNDERSTANDING THE FOAL is organized in a step-by-step fashion and discusses late-term mares, the birth process, caring for and monitoring newborns, and caring for weanlings. Common foal problems are diseases also are discussed in an easy-to-understand style. Written by Christina S. Cable, DVM, UNDERSTANDING THE FOAL is a must for every horse owner or manager.
Download or read book Understanding the Broodmare written by Christine M. Schweizer and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to properly care for a mare before she becomes pregnant, during pregnancy, and after foaling. Breeding, artificial insemination, inoculation, and routine veterinary care are also covered. Intended for the novice and the experienced owner alike, the book answers many of the whys behind broodmare management practices and veterinary treatments.
Download or read book Understanding Your Horse s Behavior written by Sue M. McDonnell and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy volume compiles questions from horse owners about problems they face with their horses, and answers by renowned equine behaviorists Sue McDonnell, Ph.D.
Download or read book Understanding Horse Behavior written by Sue M. McDonnell and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how a horse thinks, perceives its environment, develops vices, and learns. You will also learn about bonding among horses and humans, as well as what is appropriate mare and stallion behavior. Dr. McDonnell is known for her scientific approach to the study of horse behavior. She has conducted research for the National Institute of Health on the physiology and pharmacology of sexual behavior in horses.
Download or read book Understanding Basic Horse Care written by Michael A. Ball and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative guide focuses on the day-to-day interaction between owners and their horses, and covers various topics of basic husbandry, such as handling, grooming, housing, and stable vices. Understanding Basic Horse Care also discusses in detail the major body systems, ailments and diseases that affect them, and treatment options.
Download or read book Understanding the Young Horse written by Les Sellnow and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Training a young horse can be a daunting prospect for the non-professional horse owner. How early should you start working with the horse? What techniques should be used? What should you know about young horses? Using the building block method, Sellnow offers a useful breaking and training guide, understandable by horse owners of all levels.
Download or read book Understanding Equine First Aid written by Michael A. Ball and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your guide to horse health care and management.
Download or read book Understanding the Older Horse written by Robert E. Holland and published by Understanding Horse Care. This book was released on 2024-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding Equine Hoof Care written by Heather Smith Thomas and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This covers the basics of hoof care and horseshoeing. Topics range from simple cleaning to trimming and shoeing the foot to dealing with hoof injuries and complex lameness problems. It also described how to achieve healthy hooves through proper nutrition, conscientious care, and proper used of the horse.
Download or read book Understanding basic horse care written by Michael A. Ball (DVM.) and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding the Stallion written by Edward L. Squires and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The economic health of many horse farms is directly related to the health and well-being of their stallions. An essential guide for the stallion owner or handler, Understanding the Stallion provides a complete overview of reproduction in the stallion, details the anatomy and physiology of the stallion, and addresses factors in breeding and stallion management. Dr. Squires is supervisor of the Equine Reproductive Laboratory at Colorado State University.
Download or read book Understand the Stallion written by Edward L. Squires and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding the Equine Foot written by Fran Jurga and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Fran Jurgo discusses how to provide the horse with daily foot care, how to choose a farrier, and how to prevent certain lameness problems.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Horse Health Care written by Lainey Cullen-McConkey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find solutions to the most common problems faced by novice horse owners. Keeping your horse at home can be as wonderful and idyllic as it sounds, but there are also a lot of things which need to be taken into consideration to make sure you and your horse’s new home are ready. This book will guide you through some of the potential pitfalls, providing a simple and easily digestible overview of basic at-home horse health and care. With more than thirty years of experience, horse owner, trainer, and caretaker Lainey Cullen-McConkey offers expert insight on topics such as creating and maintaining a safe living environment for your horse, the basic rules of feeding and care, and invaluable advice on what to do if something goes wrong. Other helpful topics include: What to know before you bring home your horse Basic anatomy and systems of the horse Healthcare and monitoring Maintenance of property and pastures Suggestions on what to do if your horse is injured or ill And so much more! The Ultimate Guide to Horse Health & Care covers everything you need to know and do both before and after bringing your horse home.
Download or read book Understanding Equine Preventive Medicine written by Bradford G. Bentz and published by Eclipse Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equine veterinarian Bradford Bentz discusses ways to keep horses safe from infectious diseases and emphasizes the importance of vaccination and deworming programs and other good management practices to maintain healthy horses.
Download or read book Care and Management of Horses written by Heather Smith Thomas and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-08-06 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Equine authority Heather Smith Thomas provides a commonsense approach to keeping a horse healthy, sound, comfortable, and happy. Intended for the serious horse person, Care and Management of Horses emphasizes the whole horse—mental and physical—and encourages the owner to center horsekeeping practices around the horse’s needs. Topics include nutrition, seasonal care, safe handling, and foot care.
Download or read book Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies written by Audrey Pavia and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-04 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to know the best ways to care for your horse? Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies gives you up-to-the-minute guidance on keeping horses healthy at all stages of life. It provides the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare, explaining how your horse’s body functions and how to keep it in good working order. Packed with practical advice on equine first aid and alternative therapies, this completely practical, plain-English guide explains exactly what to feed your four-legged “hayburner” and how much. You’ll find out what kind of preventive care is vital to keeping your horse in good physical shape and how to recognize signs of illness when things go wrong. You’ll get the low-down on the diseases and conditions most likely to plague the domestic horse and find help in deciding whether to treat problems yourself or call the vet. Discover how to: Manage your horse’s diet House your horse safely and comfortably Tend to the daily details of horse care Examine coat, eyes, hooves and manure Identify, control, and prevent equine diseases Understand links between horse behavior and health Practice good horse nutrition Grow your own horse food Cover horse-health-care costs Breed your horse Care for pregnant mares and newborns A healthy horse is a happy horse. Keep your horse fit with a little help from Horse Health and Nutrition For Dummies, and you’ll be happy too!
