Understanding the Stallion (Understanding Series) [Paperback]

Ed Squires D.V.M. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 18, 1999 | Series: Understanding Series

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.

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About the Author

Squiresis a leading veterinary researcher at Colorado State University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Eclipse Press (February 18, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581500114
• ISBN-13: 978-1581500110
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #960,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Understanding The Stallion - Technical but not practical, January 16, 2001

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"lugia2010" (St Albans, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding the Stallion (Understanding Series) (Paperback)

Understanding the Stallion is a fairly short, detailed book, bursting with information pertaining to stallion management and breeding. This book does not, however, go into the mental aspects of the stallion in much depth, as I was hoping it would. Also, the book fails to take into account the fact that every stallion has his own personality, and that they each require a different approach, whether this is in the breeding shed or in the stable.

This book cannot be flawed for its scientific and technical statements. The descriptions of the stallion's anatomy are very detailed, as are the diagrams, and the text is phrased carefully so that the author can be understood, even to the least scientifically inclined person.

This book is a worthwhile purchase for the first time stallion owner, or to anyone that is considering buying a stallion for the first time, either for competition or breeding. More experienced horse people may find the book a little light on practical information, but nonetheless useful. A recommended read to all stallion owners and breeders.