Miniature Horses: A Veterinary Guide for Owners and Breeders [Hardcover]

Rebecca L. Frankeny (Author, Contributor), Kathi Haworth (Illustrator), Ron Scheuring (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2003

A long overdue veterinary reference for owners and breeders of Miniature horses, with 50 color photos and diagrams.

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From the Publisher

Through years of selective breeding, Miniature horses—standing no more than 34 inches tall—have developed into true scaled–down versions of full–sized horses. However, despite their similarity in appearance to their larger relatives, with respect to veterinary care, Miniatures cannot be viewed simply as smaller versions of full–sized horses. The occurrence, diagnosis, and treatment of many equine diseases is affected by their small size and unique physiological and metabolic demands. This practical, well–researched manual provides Miniature horse owners and veterinarians with the information needed for safe and appropriate treatment. It goes a long way in preventing the devastating mistakes that have, in the past, had undesirable consequences for these little horses. Dr. Frankeny is a veterinarian who specializes in Miniature horses. She lives in Nevada. An Equestrian Edge Book Club Selection

About the Author

Dr. Rebecca Frankeny is a veterinarian who specializes in Miniature horses. She lives in Nevada.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157076235X
• ISBN-13: 978-1570762352
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,228,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, September 15, 2005

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Ella "Interested Viewer" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Miniature Horses: A Veterinary Guide for Owners and Breeders (Hardcover)

I was very nervous when I ordered this book since I didn't know what I was going to get. However, It was exactly what I had hoped for; A Veterinary Guide about Miniature Horses. It covers all the topics that Miniature Horse Owners worry about and gives preventive tips and symtoms of such things like dwarfism, colic and many others. I recommend this to all Miniature Horse owners!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a MUST for Miniature Horse Owners, June 23, 2008

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Toni Leland (Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Miniature Horses: A Veterinary Guide for Owners & Breeders (Paperback)

Maintaining good equine health, and prompt diagnosis and treatment of illness or injury are Number One concerns for any horse owner. In the case of Miniatures, having the right information at your fingertips can often make the difference between having a positive result or a tragic one. This veterinary guide addresses the special medical concerns of the Miniature Horse, as they pertain to small size and the attendant unique physiological and metabolic demands.

Dr. Rebecca Frankeny approaches Miniature Horses from both a veterinary standpoint and that of an owner, and her fondness and appreciation for the breed gives her advice a nice personal touch. Dr. Frankeny holds the position of surgeon at Comstock Large Animal Hospital in Reno, Nevada, and also teaches equine medicine to pre-veterinary students and animal science majors.

This guide is organized by systems: Musculoskeletal (in-depth discussion of feet and legs), Respiratory, Teeth and Jaws, Liver (including hyperlipemia and hepatic lipidosis), Gastrointestinal (colic including causes, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and when to call a veterinarian), Endocrine (diseases as they relate to treatment in Miniatures), and Reproduction (extensive information on special needs of Miniature mares). A brief, but informative chapter on dwarfism outlines what it is, how and why it appears, and how to care for dwarf Miniatures.

Contributing author Stephen Duren, Ph.D. discusses nutrition in Miniatures, with special emphasis on balanced nutrients in feed, and nutritional needs of various stages in the Miniature's life. He also discusses feeding the overweight or underweight horse, needs of older horses, stallions, broodmares, growing horses, and performance horses. This information is of great value to any owner, new or seasoned.

Several appendices enhance the text: Normal Physiological Parameters and a list of Poisonous Plants are good information to have. A chart of Clinical Signs of Disease is one of the outstanding features in this book-a quick look-up for a symptom has the corresponding page number next to it. The final appendix is a list of resources for Miniature Horses; the only disadvantage to such information is that as the book ages, so does the contact information.

This book is well-written and understandable, for both laypersons with no equine experience, and established owners. The author is careful to explain new words and, in many cases, veterinary terms are in boldface type with extended explanation in the glossary. The text is nicely enhanced with color photos and good diagrams. A comprehensive index rounds out this excellent book, which should be part of any Miniature Horse owner's reference bookshelf.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars miniature horses A veterinary guide for owners and breeders, February 24, 2006

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L. Lumley "Khantisci" (Billericay,Essex, ENGLAND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Miniature Horses: A Veterinary Guide for Owners and Breeders (Hardcover)

As an owner of both Arabian horses and Miniature Horses I decided to buy this Veterinary Guide especialy printed with information on the wellbeing of the miniature horse ,the book was reccomended to me , I have found it very helpful , full of information to all kinds of ailments in the miniatures, covering just about everything you would need to know without the expense, I bought this book to join my other veterinary books and, the information and advice is well worth reading, I'd suggest everybody keeps one , it's not just a reference book it's my miniature horses bible !!!!!!!,