The multi-faceted world of horse ownership can seem a daunting prospect to a newcomer and a frustrating one for the longtime owner. Horses rely on their human counterparts for their care and well-being. And the list of things horses need seem as long as the list of things that can go wrong.
Understanding Basic Horse Care helps both novice and experienced horse owners discern what is normal and abnormal in the horse. The book focuses on the day-to-day interaction between owners and their horses, and covers various topics of basic husbandry, such as handling, grooming, housing, and stable vices. Understanding Basic Horse Care also discusses in detail the major body systems, ailments and diseases that affect them, and treatment options.
Written by Michael A. Ball, DVM, the author of Understanding Equine First Aid, with a foreword by former Olympian George H. Morris, the co-chef d'equipe for the United States Equestrian Team's show-jumping squad, Understanding Basic Horse Care is a necessary tool for all horse owners.
Paperback.