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.

· A comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about horses and our relationships with them · Includes detailed sections on a wide variety of informative topics, including the history of horses, evolution, domestication, horseback riding, training, competing, breeding, and more · Features complete profiles of 175 breeds of horses, from the Abaco Barb and Welsh Pony to the Shetland Pony, American Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred, and many more · Filled with 100 training and behavior tips, 50 riding, grooming, and health takeaways, 25 competitive activities, and countless other important and interesting must-know information · Written by two highly regarded horsewomen, the late Moira C. Allen and Sharon Biggs · Newly updated edition includes a new section on advances in imaging technology for horses and advances in medications, plus updated information on saddles, bits, poisonous plants, deworming practices, and natural horsemanship

It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as possible. Acclaimed when first published in 1977 and now available for the first time in paperback, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia offers a comprehensive approach to equine health, discussing diseases, unsoundnesses and other problems according to the parts of the horse's body: injuries and lameness; foot and hoof care; parasites; skin and coat care; colic and other sicknesses; dental care; and the respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems. As a practical handbook for the owner and as a guide to working with the veterinarian and farrier, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia is an indispensable tool for every home, barn, and ranch. The highly acclaimed reference on equine medical treatment and preventive care. It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but also to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as possible. Acclaimed when first published in 1977, and now thoroughly updated with the latest veterinary advances, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia, Revised and Updated, offers a comprehensive approach to equine health, discussing disease, unsoundness, and other problems according to the parts of the horse's body: injuries and lameness; foot and hoof care; parasites; skin and coat care; colic and other sicknesses; infectious diseases such as West Nile virus; dental care; and the respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems. As a practical handbook for the owner and as a guide to working with the veterinarian and farrier, Horseman's Veterinary Encyclopedia, Revised and Updated, is an indispensable tool for every home, stable, and ranch.

With a nail-hole at the top of each page spread, this book can hang on a barn wall as a hands-free visual guide to every health situation likely to occur. Graphic step-by-step presentations guide farmers through daily health checks, basic dental and hoof care, preventive procedures, emergency first aid care, and wound treatment.

Conquer Horse Care with Confidence: The Super Comprehensive Horse Care for Adults is Here! Are you an adult horse enthusiast ready to dive into the world of equine care? Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there? Fret no more! "The Super Comprehensive Horse Care for Adults: Equine Essentials Bible for Grown-Up Grooms" is your one-stop shop for becoming a capable and informed horse caregiver. This essential guidebook contains everything you need to know to keep your horse happy and healthy. Written in a clear, concise, and adult-friendly way, this book skips the fluff and focuses on providing practical knowledge you can use daily. In "The Super Comprehensive Horse Care for Adults," you'll discover: Essential feeding and grooming practices Straightforward training techniques Key insights into horse behavior Expert tips for maintaining your horse's health And much more! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this book is the perfect companion on your horse care journey. Don't settle for scattered information or juvenile guides. "The Super Comprehensive Horse Care for Adults" is the equine essential you've been waiting for!

Designed for ease of use in the clinical setting, this up-to-date resource provides all of the essential information needed on equine emergency medicine and surgery. In a logical, clear presentation, the reference outlines step-by-step direction of the procedures needed to stabilize the equine patient. Color illustrations enhance the written text. The text is updated throughout and includes a number of new chapters and illustrations, as well as aesthetic changes that make key information easier to locate. Authored by experts in the field, this one-of-a-kind manual presents data on principles and procedures, organ system examination, neonatology, shock and temperature related problems, interpretation of lab tests, pharmacology and toxicology, and management of special problems. Presents the medical and surgical principles and procedures for all organs and body systems, including common signs of distress. Includes nutritional guidelines for each disease. Easy-to-use format includes a quick reference guide to the equipment needed to perform emergency procedures, treatments presented in at-a-glance outline format, and easy-to-read tables that summarize key information on poisons. Describes laboratory tests, including details on how to obtain the best samples and interpret test results. Offers coverage of not only common medical emergencies, but uncommon emergencies as well. Features useful appendices on normal clinical values, vaccination schedules, product manufacturers, and registry information for various breeds. Includes new chapters on diagnostic ultrasound, pain management, fluid therapy, high-risk pregnancy, regional perfusion, aging guidelines/dentistry, esophagostomy, temporomandibular arthrocentesis, endoscopy of the navicular bursa, corneal scraping, nerve blocks of the eye, caudal epidural catheterization, blood coagulation disorders, emergency measurements of body fluids, and diseases seen in Europe. Presents more than 100 new illustrations and 24 new color plates of GI disorders and toxic plants. Features updated and expanded drug information, including dosages and drug reactions. Thumb tabs mark chapter names and page bars make the drug dosage tables easier to locate. "Must Know" information is called out with a new logo.