An Illustrated Handbook of Horse and Pony Care
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- Synopsis
- Anyone who owns a horse or who works with horses and ponies knows the importance of ensuring that they are healthy, well-behaved, and well-disciplined. This is more easily said than done; like humans, horses are individuals and they often have specific care and management problems. Some of these problems are inherent in their physiological makeup; others may be man-made because of the environment provided. Still others may be caused by accident or by infection. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Horse and Pony Care is an authoritative and practical guide to all aspects of looking after the horse and pony. It is designed to meet the needs and stimulate the interests of anyone involved with horses and ponies - from parents buying their child's first pony to breeders and trainers. The book is divided into four main sections, beginning with Buying a Horse. Each aspect for consideration in this section is presented on a double- page spread including conformation, temperament, and identification. Color photographs are combined with superb color paintings to provide a thorough guide to colors and natural markings. The second section, Handling the Horse, includes step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs on how to approach, catch, and lead a horse; various methods of restraint for adults and foals; how to transport your horse by road, rail, sea, or air. There are beautifully detailed illustrations showing the various types of saddles and bridles, sequences of color photographs showing the correct way to put on the tack, and useful advice on how to care for this valuable equipment. The next section which is the main focus of the book, concerns the healthy horse. Guidelines are set out for daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercise with important points presented in charts for quick and easy reference. Periodic care includes worming and teeth care, with chapters on shoeing and vaccination. Vital first-aid techniques are explained with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. One of the most important features of the book is its coverage of specific health problems. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and sound veterinary practice, Tim Hawcroft has illustrated and enumerated the most common and easily-recognizable illnesses and accidents that a horse may suffer from. These diseases and problems are arranged from A-to-Z with details of signs, symptoms, and treatment given for each ailment. The fourth and final section of the book discusses breeding. There are chapters on selection and management of the stallion and mare; preparation for the service; pregnancy diagnosis including details of the latest ultrasound techniques; a series of color photographs illustrating the various stages of foaling; advice on how to care for the mare after foaling; common diseases and problems of foals with full details of treatment; and, finally, specific care requirements of youngstock.
- Copyright:
- 1986
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 163 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780517628294
- Publisher:
- Random House
- Date of Addition:
- 04/30/10
- Copyrighted By:
- Salamander Books Ltd and Tim Hawcroft.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Animals
- Submitted By:
- Shelley L. Rhodes
- Proofread By:
- BookMouse
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.