Veterinary Manual for the Performance Horse [Hardcover]

Nancy S. Loving (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1993

This volume is a complete guide for improving the performance, health care and preventing injury for the equine athlete. The book offers information on: conformation, evaluation, conditioning, stronger muscles and bones, avoiding fatigue, improving breathing, evaluating fitness, successful training methods and causes of poor performance. Topics also discussed include: the use of medications; high-tech therapy for injury; managing chronic lameness; and avoiding laminitis, collic, tying up and navicular.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Thick black manuals published by Equine Research, Inc. are found on many horsemen's bookshelves. These reference books have formed the library foundation for professional horsemen in all areas of the equine world. Previous manuals have included "Feeding to Win," "Equine Genetics," and "Treatments & Medications." The newest, "Veterinary Manual for the Performance Horse," is the same comprehensive work that people have come to expect and rely upon. The 608 page book covers all aspects of caring for an equine athlete; from conformation and conditioning, to avoiding and diagnosing lameness, to use of medications and high-tech therapies. User friendly and filled with loads of photos and excellent comparison drawings, the "Veterinary Manual" will be an invaluable reference for horsemen. As with any book covering such a wide range of subjects, this manual does not go into great depth on every subject, but is extremely useful in refreshing your knowledge, allowing for a quick scan of options and choices, and providing a complete index and glossary of terms for fast reference. In the racing industry, many owners are not hands-on horsemen. But, like the previous reference books, the "Veterinary Manual" will prove extremely valuable in helping even the newest owners to better understand the choices and decisions being made concerning their care of the horses. The editors at Equine Research do a masterful job of keeping these books filled with essential information for the seasoned trainer and owner, while allowing the newcomer to get a solid grounding in these important areas of horsemanship. A must for your bookshelf. -- Brandy Adams Mitroff, Racing Northeast November 1994

Touching on most topics relating to the performance horse, Dr. Loving provides a good handbook for the horse owner. She devotes 40 pages to "performance feet" and includes the obvious areas of laminitis and navicular syndrome as well as shoes that are too small, hoof cracks and a few words on pads and wide-web shoes. The most interesting sections dealing with performance are on conformation (which covers movement and gaits), conditioning and nutrition. Dr. Loving is a prolific writer who spends a good portion of her professional life educating the horse owner. -- Diana Jordan, Anvil Magazine November 1996

From the Publisher

This book is part of the Equine Research, Inc. library set-a highly respected collection of eight books that should form the foundation of every horse person's bookshelf.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 608 pages
• Publisher: Equine Acupressure, Inc. (November 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935842063
• ISBN-13: 978-0935842067
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,627,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Veterinary Manual for the Performance Horse (Hardcover)

I have owned this book since it came out and it is the most informative veterinary manual that I own. I have always loved science and horses and I have many books on veterinary books for horses as I want to become a veterinarian. I am still in highschool but by reading this book I already have a very good understanding to many complicated veterinary subjects and situations and I am sure that by knowing what I have learned from this book will help me in university. If you have any interest at all in horses or science or wish to be a veterinarian some day I recommend this book. It teaches you everything you need to know.