Horse & Stable Management

Author:: Jeremy Houghton Brown; Sarah Pilliner
Format:: Softcover

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Short description

Since the first edition was published in 1984 "Horse and Stable Management" has become the recognised source of reliable information on all aspects of the practical management of horses and ponies. It is now the established textbook for everyone who owns a horse or works with horses.

This fourth edition has been radically revised and reorganised to include the most up-to-date and accurate procedures and advice. With many new photographs, "Horse and Stable Management "includes chapters covering evolution and behaviour, conformation and action, routine preventive measures, nursing the sick horse, first aid, lameness and the management of breeding stock.

"Horse and Stable Management" is essential reading for those taking British Horse Society and Association of British Riding Schools examinations as well as those taking college equine courses or National Vocational Qualifications in horse care and management.

Long description

Since the first edition was published in 1984 Horse and Stable Management has become the recognised source of reliable information on all aspects of the practical management of horses and ponies. It is now the established textbook for everyone who owns a horse or works with horses. This fourth edition has been radically revised and reorganised to include the most up-to-date and accurate procedures and advice. With many new photographs, Horse and Stable Management includes chapters covering evolution and behaviour, conformation and action, routine preventive measures, nursing the sick horse, first aid, lameness and the management of breeding stock. Horse and Stable Management is essential reading for those taking British Horse Society and Association of British Riding Schools examinations as well as those taking college equine courses or National Vocational Qualifications in horse care and management.

Product details

Publisher:: Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN:: 9781405100076
Publication date:: August 2003
Length:: 243mm
Width:: 170mm
Thickness:: 23mm
Weight:: 943g
Edition:: 4th Edition
Pages:: 440
Illustrations:: Illustrated
Readership:: Tertiary education; Professional & scholarly
Illustrated:: Illustrated

Review

From previous reviews: 'A new classic... a clearly written and easily understood handbook.' - Riding 'It is extremely comprehensive. It is also accurate. In fact, a most valuable book for anyone who owns a horse.' - Horse and Hound

Part
The Horse Evolution and Domestication of the Horse Describing the Horse Conformation and Action Part
The Horse in Sickness and in Health The Healthy Horse Routine Healthcare The Sick Horse Nursing the Sick Horse First Aid Lameness Part
The Systems of the Horse Systems of Support and Movement Systems of Information and Control The Circulatory System The Respiratory System The Skin The Digestive System The Theory of Feeding Practical Feeding and Watering Part
Work in the Stable Yard Handling Horses The Daily Routine Yard Work and Riding Out Staff and the Law Health and Safety Part
Horse Care Horse Clothing Saddlery and Tack Preparing Horses for Use Travelling Horses The Horse at Grass Lungeing Horses Part
Horse Care in Action Care of the Hunter The Competition Horse The Leisure Horse Part
Breeding and Stud Management Reproductive, Urinary and Mammary Systems The Stallion The mare The Foal and Young Horse Preparation of Breeding Stock for Sale Appendix
Equine Terminology