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J. Warren Evans is Professor of Animal Science at Texas A&M University, where he directs the equine reproduction program. For over 15 years he taught horse production and management courses at the University of California, Davis. A past president of the Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society, he is also author of The Horse (from W.H. Freeman) with A. Borton, H.F. Hintz, and L.D. Van Vleck.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good, informative as an education and reference guide,
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This review is from: Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care, and Enjoyment (Hardcover)
I used this book for an animal science class in college. I'm quite familiar with horses, but never the less, this book is definitely recommended for most anyone to have around as a basic horse book. For new horseback riders or owners, I'd definitely recommended it. The author covers essentially every topic imaginable, from behavior, conformation, breeds, stabling, feed, teeth, gaits, handling, conditioning, grooming, illnesses, farriers, diseases, performance, breeding and genetics. Even though I was familiar with most of the material covered, it is extremely handy to have such a book on hand for things like a dental chart for aging, or the wight to energy ratios for various grains. Just a lot of stuff down in writing that you might not always remember off the top of your head.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
There are better books out there...,
This review is from: Horses, 3rd Edition: A Guide to Selection, Care, and Enjoyment (Paperback)
I got this for a horse production class and was very unimpressed. I've worked in the horse industry for several years, have my own library of horse books and have since I was a little kid. The book is vague, filled with inaccuracies, and doesn't hold much appeal. People would be better, especially for a learning environment, to go with some of the more modern non-textbooks out there. I currently am taking Equine Studies classes that actually are featuring books from public circles and have found them far more informative and easy to follow. If you are thinking about this book for your class or just to learn about horses: don't. There are far better books out there that are actually up to date, clear, and concise... not to mention nicer to look at.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Informative, beware binding,
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This review is from: Horses, 3rd Edition: A Guide to Selection, Care, and Enjoyment (Paperback)
I bought this book to use for a horse class at a local college. My first warning is the binding! It doesn't take long, or too many times of opening the book before the glue comes undone and sections of the book fall out. I tried my best to be delicate to avoid this from happening but, it still came apart.
Some of the information is written in a confusing manner and some things are not entirely up to date. The non-updated information is not abundant and one can still learn plenty of information by reading this book. The book does cover everything from the possible cost to the mechanics of a horse, and many other things. It is a good book to have if you're new to horses. But, I would only buy it if you can find a cheap price on it. Simply because of the binding falling apart.
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The novice or less experienced horseperson can get help from a variety of people in buying a suitable horse. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
months moderate growth, rac age, pastern strap, low ring bone, primary wrap, horses light work, winter anestrus, bridle path hack, limb interference, clinch block, cutting horse contest, infest horses, barn layout, coat color inheritance, popped knees, hoof wall, horn pregnancy, kling gauze, heel calks, growing horses, lactating mares, competitive trail riding, feed matter, imprint training, current riders Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Quarter Horse, Fort Dodge, Doc Bar, Appendix Table, Tennessee Walking Horse, Sul Ross, Trotting Association, New York, Sam Houston, Bayer Corporation, Triple Crown, Dual Pep, Todd Brown, Arabian Horse Registry, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cal Poly, Courtesy of Jockey Club Information Systems, Darley Arabian, Paso Fino, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Xxxx Xxxx, Colorado Serum, Montana State University, National Research Council New!
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