Riding is great fun and very rewarding, but accidents can happen, therefore every rider should have a basic knowledge of how to cope in an emergency. The Complete Equine Emergency Bible offers comprehensive advice on exactly what to do should one or one's horse become injured when out riding or at the stable yard. This essential guide brings forth: * Must-have guidance for anyone who rides a horse, not just horse owners * Clear, concise instructions that show reader exactly what to do in an emergency * Both rider and horse emergencies, fully covered * Important road safety advice Many different topics are covered from minor horse injuries such as surface wounds to more serious accidents such as broken bones or an eye injury. Rider accidents include falling from a horse to more serious injuries. The Complete Equine Emergency Bible also discusses accident prevention, both in the stable yard and on one's horse, including safety at home and when out hacking, what to wear and how to avoid problems.

Respond quickly and confidently to emergency situations with the only text dedicated entirely to equine emergency treatment. The latest edition of this reliable manual is vastly expanded to encompass a wide range of new and evolving topics in horse care, with thorough, step-by-step procedures for the most effective emergency treatment. Portable for use in the clinic or in the field and presented for the first time in full color, it's your one-source guide for complete equine emergency support. - Unique focus provides your only single-source guide devoted to equine emergency management. - Bulleted format makes information easily retrievable, presenting detailed procedures in concise, step-by-step outlines. - 12 new chapters help you ensure biosecurity and treat a variety of increasingly common emergency conditions, including diarrheal, infectious, and zoonotic diseases. - Revised Organ Systems section presents content in a more user-friendly, timesaving format. - What to Do and What Not to Do headings identify proper care techniques and alert you to steps you should avoid. - Updated drug dosage table improves treatment with accurate dosage information for many recently approved drugs. - Full-color design distinguishes specific features within the text for quick reference in critical situations.

Early recognition of problems by owners, appropriate first aid, and timely referral by field veterinarians improves the survival chance of horses requiring emergency management and critical care. With a view towards improving patient outcome, this text is written by a team of enthusiastic equine specialists who explore a host of conditions that the equine veterinarian will encounter. For each disease or condition, the book includes an overview, key points, etiology/pathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, and management/treatment. It also provides step-by-step instructions on frequently performed procedures when managing the emergency/critical care patient. The text features a concise, bullet-point style to facili

Respond quickly and confidently to emergency situations with the only text dedicated entirely to equine emergency treatment. The latest edition of this reliable manual is vastly expanded to encompass a wide range of new and evolving topics in horse care, with thorough, step-by-step procedures for the most effective emergency treatment. Portable for use in the clinic or in the field and presented for the first time in full color, it's your one-source guide for complete equine emergency support. Unique focus provides your only single-source guide devoted to equine emergency management. Bulleted format makes information easily retrievable, presenting detailed procedures in concise, step-by-step outlines. 12 new chapters help you ensure biosecurity and treat a variety of increasingly common emergency conditions, including diarrheal, infectious, and zoonotic diseases. Revised Organ Systems section presents content in a more user-friendly, timesaving format. What to Do and What Not to Do headings identify proper care techniques and alert you to steps you should avoid. Updated drug dosage table improves treatment with accurate dosage information for many recently approved drugs. Full-color design distinguishes specific features within the text for quick reference in critical situations.

Illustrated in full color throughout, with more than 650 specially commissioned color photographs and diagrams, Complete Horse Care Manual is almost a Vet-in-Your-Pocket for horse owners, telling you how to provide regular care and attention for your horse, how to guard against health problems, and when the problem is serious enough to need professional attention. Providing the enthusiast with a sound understanding of how a horse functions, this manual clearly explains in non-technical terms the key elements of the horse's make-up, from legs and joints to teeth and jaws, from body systems to body language. Topics covered include the all-important but routine procedures such as clipping, trimming, and shoeing, to more vital subjects such as grazing requirements and nutritional needs. There are extremely useful 'Disorders' Fact Finder sections, there is advice on horse transport takes into account new research, and the latest information on equine passports and microchipping.

The most comprehensive single volume dedicated to horses, Original Horse Bible, 2nd Edition is a celebration of the long relationship that humans and horses enjoy, written by two highly regarded horsewomen, the late Moira C. Allen and Sharon Biggs. Covering an array of topics that span the world of horses, from evolution and domestication to horseback riding, training, competing, and more, this complete guide is a must-have for any avid horse-lover! With detailed profiles of 175 horse breeds, over 100 training and behavior tips, more than 50 riding, grooming, and health takeaways, and so much more, the Original Horse Bible belongs on the shelves of anyone who admires these magnificent creatures. This second edition includes new sections on advances in imaging technology and medications, as well as updated information on saddles, bits, poisonous plants, deworming practices, and natural horsemanship.

The Handbook of Equine Emergencies is a concise, easy-to-follow practical guide to how to deal with a range of equine emergencies likely to be encountered by clinicians both in the UK and abroad. It is primarily aimed at new graduates and veterinarians who do not deal with equine emergencies on a regular basis, but will also appeal to more experienced equine practitioners who want a quick update on a specific subject area or practical technique. The Handbook is highly portable and contains a large number of colour images, diagrams and tables as well as handy tips and key points to remember. An overview of the basics of dealing with equine emergencies is followed by a convenient organ-based approach. The book includes invaluable information on infectious diseases and specialized emergency situations such as trapped horses or stable fires, and a how-to section gives concise but detailed descriptions of how to perform a number of diagnostic investigations. The Handbook is accompanied by a mobile-optimized website that presents audio, video and text files for quick reprisal via phone or tablet while on-the-go. The website also includes additional colour images that are relevant to specific emergency situations covered in the book. Suitable for all veterinary clinicians seeing horses Concise and practical layout and content Videos, audio, text summaries and images all accessible via your mobile device More than 150 full colour unique images

This veterinary reference to stabilizing a horse provides emergency at-home treatments and first aid for any ill horse. Written in an easy-to-understand format, this indispensable guide is packed with advice such as how to stop bleeding, how to apply interim drugs, and what to keep in an equine first aid kit, providing horse owners with the knowledge to diagnosis and perform lifesaving medical procedures on any sick horse.

The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide on equine care and management, the author's unique approach - which provides the reader with insight on the reasons why horses behave the way they do - ensures that there will be improved rapport and understanding between horse and owner. It offers guidance on buying, stabling, exercising, grooming, training and showing a horse along with sensible and practical advice on dealing with equine problems. In addition to detailed first aid and emergency procedures, there is extensive advice on assessing conformation, temperament and different breed characteristics along with step-by-step instructions on achieving optimum results when clipping, trimming, plaiting, show turnout and quarter marking.

If you are studying horse nutrition at an introductory level, then this is the ideal book for you. It covers the current syllabuses set out by equine science and management courses, and is particularly suitable for those who lack background knowledge in science. Nutrition has long been recognised as a vital part of horse care. It is important for optimal horse health, reproduction, sustained performance and general well being. This book is invaluable for horse owners, trainers and breeders. Features: Student friendly, with key summary points at the end of each chapter and lots of helpful tables and images. Covers the fundamentals of horse nutrition including daily nutrient requirements (using the latest National Research Council data). Information on nutraceuticals and the nutritional management of health-related problems, such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Laminitis and PPID (Cushing’s syndrome).