Completely updated with the latest information on infectious diseases, parasites, breeding and foaling, and alternative therapies, the Horse Owner’s Veterinary Handbook, Third Edition is still as useful and easy to navigate as the original, classic text. With an index of signs and symptoms, a guide to the organs and body systems, a general index, cross-references, and a helpful glossary, this book will help you diagnose and treat your horse. You will appreciate the well-organized contents, which will help you find the information you need quickly, when your horse needs your help most.

Author: Thomas Gore DVM, Paula Gore, James M. Giffin MD
Hardcover: 720 pages
Company: Howell Book House (2008-07-15)
ISBN: 0470126795
List Price: $39.99
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Explains bandaging, giving shots, examining teeth, deworming, and preventive care. Exercising and cooling down, hoof care, and tending wounds are depicted,

along with taking a horse's temperature and determining pulse and respiration rates.

Author: Richard Klimesh, Cherry Hill
Paperback: 160 pages
Company: Storey Publishing, LLC (1997-01-04)
ISBN: 0882669559
List Price: $19.95
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"Basic Horse Training - All You Need To Know To Safely Handle And Control Your Horse"

Newly Updated!
We've added a new chapter that includes additional horse training tips. Useful stuff you can use today to help make your horses safer and more fun to ride!

Thanks for your interest in this “Basic Horse Training” booklet as a horse lover and one interested in horse training.

What follows in the next few pages is a great summary of horseback riding/training basics. As you’ll see, this book will give you an excellent start.

All horses must be taught the basics of handling to be safe and enjoyable. Regardless of use, the horse must be taught to stop, back, turn, circle, go straight and be able to perform these maneuvers at all gaits.

Each event and activity requires the horse to specialize in a particular skill, but each horse must be well-trained and easily controlled to perform well.

Therefore, it is essential that all horsemen understand the basic concepts of training horses.

A loose horse moves in a relaxed, balanced and stylish manner. The job of the trainer is to simply indicate the desired maneuver and allow the horse to perform in its own natural balanced and stylish manner. To achieve this objective, the trainer communicates with subtle aids from the hands, legs, body and voice, and allows the horse to complete the maneuvers on its own.

Forcing the horse to perform results in loss of form, stiff unnatural action and confusion on the part of the horse. The desired result of any training program is a well-trained, responsive horse. The following concepts of teaching body control and the basic maneuvers required of the horse will assist horsemen in achieving this goal.

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Author: Charlie Hicks
Kindle Edition: 15 pages Kindle eBook
Company: (2011-01-21) (2011-01-21)
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Author: Fran Devereux Smith
Paperback: 176 pages
Company: Western Horseman (2003-04-01)
ISBN: 1585747149
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Comprehensive and up-to-date reference on the care and management of a horse.

In The Horse Lover's Bible, Tamsin Pickeral takes a unique approach: she provides insight into the reasons why horses behave the way they do. Following her good counsel, riders can develop rapport with their animals.

The book's straightforward layout guides the reader from assessing and purchasing a horse, to maintaining its well-being and ensuring its fitness, to preparing for competitions -- and much more. Checklist summaries appear at the end of each section. Step-by-step photographs and quick-reference boxes complement the comprehensive text.

Some of the topics covered include:

Assessing conformation, temperament, ability and breed characteristics Evaluating equipment and tack for both English and Western riding Analyzing horse behavior and natural instincts Stable design, field maintenance, and nutrition Buying, stabling, exercising, grooming, training and showing Shoeing, tacking, traveling and breeding Step-by-step clipping, trimming, plaiting, show turnout and quarter marking Common ailments, and traditional and alternative therapies Preventive health routines in a handy year-round plan First-aid and emergency procedures.

The Horse Lover's Bible is a thorough and outstanding handbook for any rider.

Author: Tamsin Pickeral
Hardcover: 224 pages
Company: Firefly Books (2009-04-17)
ISBN: 155407391X
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No horse farmer wants to think about sick or hurt animals, but such situations do occur at some point on every farm. When a horse isn’t well, the reference every owner will turn to first is Storey’s Barn Guide to Horse Health Care + First Aid. With a nail-hole at the top of each page spread, the 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. The book also features full-color anatomical illustrations, feeding and nutritional charts, a recordkeeping section, and a checklist of first-aid supplies. The Emergency and Wounds sections both begin with careful instructions on when to call the veterinarian and what to do until professional help arrives.

Always available to guide horse farmers through basic equine health procedures, this Barn Guide will be a handy reference and an invaluable practical resource on every horse farm.

Author: Storey Publishing LLC
Spiral-bound: 123 pages
Company: Storey Publishing, LLC (2006-12-30)
ISBN: 1580176399
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Owning a horse can be exciting, but it also comes with a lot of work. Learning about the skills you need before buying a horse - as well as how to purchase the right one for you - is vital before making a decision as to whether a horse should be part of your family. The online and offline resources provided can also help you do further research before making a decision.

Author: Michi Beck
Kindle Edition: 14 pages Kindle eBook
Company: Smashwords (2010-12-19) (2010-12-19)
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Kids and horses - an irresistible combination. To strengthen the bond between young girls (the most passionate horse lovers of all!) and their equine companions, Cherry Hill presents the essentials of horse care in a format and tone perfect for the teen and pre-teen horse set. Beginning with how to match the right animal with the right rider, and progressing through feeding, grooming, stabling, health care, safety, and much more, here is everything a young equestrian wants and needs to know about horses.

Author: Cherry Hill
Paperback: 128 pages
Company: Storey Publishing, LLC (2002-08-05)
ISBN: 1580174078
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Features new full-color photos and online resources

Train, care for, and have fun with your horse

If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go. Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding, as well as new information on various equine conditions, this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy - and take your riding skills to the next level.

Discover how to
* Select the right horse for you
* Feed, groom, and handle your horse
* Recognize common horse ailments
* Have fun in the saddle
* Get involved in equestrian competitions

Author: Audrey Pavia, Janice Posnikoff D.V.M.
Paperback: 400 pages
Company: For Dummies (2005-09-30)
ISBN: 0764597973
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From routine procedures such as clipping, trimming, and shoeing, to more vital subjects such as grazing requirements and nutritional needs, Complete Horse Care Manual is the most authoritative and accessible book on horse care. With more than 650 specially commissioned color photographs and diagrams, Complete Horse Care Manual tells you how to provide regular care and attention for your horse, how to guard against health problems, and when to seek professional medical attention.

Author: Colin Vogel
Hardcover: 216 pages
Company: DK Publishing (2011-01-17)
ISBN: 0756671604
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Medicated shampoo with Coal Tar, Salicylic Acid & Micronized Sulfur. Treats skin scaling caused by Seborrhea. Helps relieve Mange & other parasitic infections. Effective against fungal & bacterial skin infections. Seborrheic Dermatitis is a skin disorder found in dogs, cats & horses - and can be either genetic or the result of bacterial or yeast infections. Symptoms may include inflamed scalp, greasy or waxy skin, red skin rashes and scaly skin similar to dandruff.

Misc.: Medicated shampoo with Coal Tar, Salicylic Acid & Micronized Sulfur, Treats skin scaling caused by Seborrhea, Helps relieve Mange & other parasitic infections, Effective against fungal & bacterial skin infections, inflamed scalp, greasy or waxy skin, red skin rashes and scaly skin similar to dandruff.
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Oster ECS Line of Grooming Tools feature control touch handles that are ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue. These one-of-a kind grooming tools are made to last and offer uncompromising results in horse grooming.

Misc.: Includes: Stiff Grooming Brush (078399-101-000), Fine Curry Comb (078399-131-000), Mane & Tail Brush (078399-141-000), Mane & Tail Comb (078399-151-000) & Hoof Pick (078399-171-000), Medium Face Brush and a stylish pink storage bag, All ECS Tools feature rubber control-touch handles for added comfort and better grip and that easily fit hands of all sizes
Company: Jarden Consumer Solutions (2007-06-01)
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Oster ECS Line of Grooming Tools feature control touch handles that are ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue. These one-of-a kind grooming tools are made to last and offer uncompromising results in horse grooming.

Misc.: Rubber control-touch handle for added comfort and better grip easily fits hands of all sizes, Densely packed medium/soft bristles distribute natural oils to produce a beautiful sheen while removing dust and fine dirt, Innovative handle easily fits hands of all sizes, Medium, natural horse hair bristles, Available in blue or pink
Company: Jarden Consumer Solutions (2007-06-01)
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Oster ECS Line of Grooming Tools feature control touch handles that are ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue. These one-of-a kind grooming tools are made to last and offer uncompromising results in horse grooming.

Misc.: Rubber control-touch handle for added comfort and better grip easily fits hands of all sizes, Design enables multi-directional brushing, Easier brushing with fewer tangles and less hair breakage, Available in blue or pink
Company: Jarden Consumer Solutions (2007-06-01)
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Oster ECS Line of Grooming Tools feature control touch handles that are ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue. These one-of-a kind grooming tools are made to last and offer uncompromising results in horse grooming.

Misc.: Rubber control-touch handle for added comfort and better grip, Densely packed soft bristles distribute natural oils to produce a beautiful sheen, Innovative handle easily fits hands of all sizes, Soft, natural hog hair bristles, Available in blue or pink
Company: Jarden Consumer Solutions
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Equi-Block DT Formula Daily Treatment is a cost effective topical pain reliever. DT is specifically formulated to treat chronic pain caused by old injury flare-ups or arthritis related issues typically seen in older horses. Powered by all natural Capsaicin, DT dilates the blood vessels to feed nutrients to the affected area then progressively depletes the chemical, Substance P, that is needed to send the pain signal to the brain. Consistent applications of DT over a period of 2 weeks will most often show dramatic results; range of motion will be increase d and your horse will exhibit a more comfortable gait. Unlike drugs that can mask pain, Equi-Block DT Formula will dramatically reduce the pain while allowing your horse to more safely participate in routine activities

Misc.: Contains Capsaicin (0.25%), Formulated as a cost effective, long term daily care solution, Veterinarian recommended and barn tested, Treats chronic pain due to injury or arthritis
Company: MiracleCorp Products
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Oster ECS Line of Grooming Tools feature control touch handles that are ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue. These one-of-a kind grooming tools are made to last and offer uncompromising results in horse grooming.

Misc.: Rubber control-touch handle for added comfort and better grip easily fits hands of all sizes, Contoured shape comfortably hugs the horses' body, Soft contact edge effectively sweeps away water, Available in blue or pink
Company: Jarden Consumer Solutions (2007-06-01)
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Oster ECS Line of Grooming Tools feature control touch handles that are ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue. These one-of-a kind grooming tools are made to last and offer uncompromising results in horse grooming.

Misc.: Rubber control-touch handle for added comfort and better grip easily fits hands of all sizes, Convenient pocket size, Durable stainless steel resists rust, Available in blue or pink
Company: Jarden Consumer Solutions (2007-06-01)
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Oster ECS Line of Grooming Tools feature control touch handles that are ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue. These one-of-a kind grooming tools are made to last and offer uncompromising results in horse grooming.

Misc.: Rubber control-touch handle for added comfort and better grip easily fits hands of all sizes, Densely packed medium/soft bristles distribute natural oils to produce a beautiful sheen while removing dust and fine dirt, Innovative handle easily fits hands of all sizes, Medium, natural horse hair bristles, Available in blue or pink
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Oster ecs line of grooming tools feature control touch handles that are ergonomically designed to reduce hand fatigue. These one-of-a kind grooming tools are made to last and offer uncompromising results in horse grooming.

Misc.: 7-Piece horse grooming kit with brush, curry comb, mane and tail brush, hoof pick, Rubber control-touch handles for added comfort and better grip for hands of all sizes, Great for grooming horses, whole bodies, Kit includes Oster?s stiff grooming brush (078399-100-000), soft finishing brush (078399-110-000) coarse curry comb (078399-120-000), mane and tail brush (078399-140-000), mane and tail comb (078399-150-000) and hoof pick (078399-170-000), Handy blue storage bag for organized transport
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A short history lesson on Horses and Texas.

A snapshot of the horse's great contributions to the progress of man from Cro-Magnon to American settler.

Each horse is different in how it learns and how it reacts to outside stimuli. Certain methods of horse training may apply to some horses, but it does not mean that it will be effective to all breeds of horse.

Wouldn't you like to learn how to ride a horse in a safe, fun environment? Here are 15 absolutely Must-Ask questions to be sure you find the right horseback riding instructor and stable for you! Just imagine the thrill of it!

One of the few real pleasures left in this modern world, is the joy of horse back riding. Roger Bourdon describes a new book that helps beginners how to discover this joy for themselves.

In a recent investigation of the new property scene in Florida and Georgia, a remarkable growth in the influence of equestrians has become very obvious.

If you are thinking of owning a horse, there are several pieces of equipment you will need in order to properly care for and enjoy your horse. Since you will most likely want to ride your horse, you will need an array of items to help make this much easier. The items associated with caring for a horse in this capacity are known as horse tack.

If you are thinking of owning a horse, there are many aspects you will need to consider before making any purchasing decisions. Owning your horse will be an investment, so you will want to choose carefully. Since you will most likely ride your horse, supplies are among the most crucial of details, and choosing the right ones is crucial.

Horse enthusiasts will often regale you with stories of their predisposition towards a particular breed. But when it comes to a long history of admiration, no other breed comes close to Arabian horses; a breed long held in great esteem by nations far and wide.

All about Shetland ponies and how to care for them.

Horseshoes have become synonymous with good fortune. Having them on your horse's feet has little to do with attracting good luck, but a lot with answering to your steed's needs.

Traditional veterinary medicine, much like in the human world, is often based on treating symptoms rather than the cause, or the underlying problem.

By sheer diligence and industrious output, horses have endeared themselves to mankind.

If you own a horse, you are probably aware of the money, effort, and time you must invest in order to insure your horse maintains good health. It is just as important for horses to receive yearly check ups as it is for people, and to find the right products, supplies, and supplements that will help your horse maintain its healthy status. Supplements are often a good way to do just that.

Horses are one of the most exciting pets to own and they make excellent companions. In fact, they are almost like people with their own personalities. However, taking care of your horse is a big responsibility and your horse must be cared for properly to keep it healthy and happy.

In the care and keeping of horses, it is necessary to have a variety of standard horse supplies at the ready in order to responsibly fulfill our duties as horse owners or caregivers.