In this work, Dollar debuts his innovative equine operating table, in which the designs allowed the horse to be supported and controlled in any position. This was an important modification to reduce injury during surgery. Photographs by Dollar exhibit the apparatus in a variety of postiions during actual operations.

This book describes the development of horse behaviour, and the way in which the management of horses today affects their welfare. Horses for sport, companionship and work are considered and ways of improving their welfare by better training and management is described. The book assesses welfare, nutrition, and behaviour problems with horses. The authors include internationally-recognised scientists from Britain, Ireland, USA and Australia.