Horse Anatomy : A Coloring Atlas [Paperback]

Thomas O. McCracken (Author), Robert A. Kainer (Author), Thomas O., MS McCracken (Author), Robert A., DVM Kainer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1998 | ISBN-10: 1577790170 | ISBN-13: 978-1577790174 | Edition: 2nd

A valuable resource for: anyone interested in horses, horse owners and riders, 4-H club members & leaders, veterinary technicians, equine practitioners, farriers, farm managers, riding instructors, trainers, equine science students, livestock judging teams, educational groups. *A pleasant and rewarding way to learn *Easy-to-understand, in-depth exploration of horse anatomy *Clear, understandable definitions are keyed to daily practical application *Medically correct terminology so you can communicate accurately with professional horsemen *Unique, user-friendly, and superbly illustrated

--This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

Editorial Reviews

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"...Interesting... exciting... Anyone who is looking for an easy, straight forward approach to becoming familiar with equine anabomy..." -- K. Jack Easley, DVM, Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Kentucky

"I carry a copy in my pickup. I use it to explain the structure of the feet and limbs to my clients..." -- David S. Foster, Farrier

"This atlas has the perfect level of detail (while maintaining accuracy) in explaining clinical problems to clients and in educating..." -- C. Wayne Mcllwraith, BVSc, PhD, Director of Equine Sciences, Professor of Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University

"This text effectively serves groups ranging from 4-H club members to veterinary medical students." --Cliffort M. Honnas, DVM, Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Pracitioners, Kentucky --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

From the Publisher

This exceptional learning tool will help you to better understand your veterinarian, farrier, or trainer.

*How many nerves are there in a horse’s forelegs?

*What does the navicular bone do and what happens when it degenerates?

*What is a dental star and what does it indicate? --This text refers to the Spiral-bound edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 190 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Publications; 2nd edition (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577790170
• ISBN-13: 978-1577790174
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #699,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars perfectly simple, September 7, 2000

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Antonio Di Donato (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas (Spiral-bound)

The coloring atlas of horse anatomy is a wonderful tool for the study and understanding of the horse anatomy. It is presented to the viewer in a form of simplicity but at the same time with unmatchable professionalism and details, evidently the author has a great respect, knowledge and understanding of the noble animal and the viewer as well. The atlas is easily approachable by the first time student for its easy and clear graphical and illustrative format. The idea of "do it yourself" it's great. Coloring the components of the horse anatomy while studying it helps the anatomist to impress the subject in his/her mind with remarkable and undeleting results. One of his kind. Without any doubt necessary for a serious study of the horse anatomy.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Muscle Sketches, May 10, 2005

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Flame_926 "flame_926" (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas (Spiral-bound)

I wish that I had this book last year. I did a muscle and joint force project for which I needed detailed muscle diagrams of the horse's hindquarters. When I needed the illustrations, of course, I could not find any that had the appropriate level of detail (not online, through videos, books, etc). For this reason when I recently saw this book it. I would strongly recommend that any other rider or person with a starting interest in horse healthcare do the same. This is an excellent addition to a equine reference library.

My version is spiral bound and had clear crisp black and white illustrations that can be xeroxed or colored in.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful learning tool!, August 31, 2005

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Liz Stone (Oak Grove, KY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas (Spiral-bound)

I am an instructor/trainer and this book is wonderful for informing students how the horses body is put together and why some horses move differently than others. It also gives the student a chance to see the inside workings of the horse so that they better understand the vet and farrier when they have to explain what is wrong with the horse and treatment options. This book would also benefit anyone who wants to know more about the horse's anatomy. Not to mention it is fun to color!