An essential handbook for all those involved in the rehabilitation of an ailing or injured horse.
At some time or another, most owners will be faced with having to nurse a horse or pony through some illness or injury. In most cases the veterinary surgeon will determine the correct treatment, but the horse's response to it, and the extent to which he benefits, can be significantly influenced by the standard of care provided by the owner.
In this book, Diane Tuke draws on a lifetime's personal experience of livng with and caring for horses to provide an invaluable aid to helping your horse to recover from illness or injury. Her book sets down the principles of good nursing care and looks at the common ailments and accidents, showing you how to identify problems before going on to explain what you can do about them. From the basics of finding a good vet and formualting an appropriate nursing regime, to the practical skills of administering medicines and first aid, the book contains all the guidance you need to enable you to help your horse recover his health and return to work.
Illustrated with examples taken from the author's own experience, and supplemented throughout with black and white photographs and line-drawings, Nursing Your Horse is both a practical guide and a useful source of reference that is an essential addition to every horse owner's bookshelf.
Hardback.