Horse Health Matters takes a fresh approach addressing the "big picture" topics that horse owners encounter on a daily basis. and provides useful advice and important takeaways that can immediately help the horse owner improve horse health and safety.
© 2015 by EquiMed Press
Horse Health Matters covers virtually all aspects of equine health using clear language and beautiful illustrations. With a focus on prevention and practical advice that will result in a healthier and happier horse, while reducing costs of veterinary visits and medications, this book differs from the traditional veterinary guide that tends to focus on biological systems and diseases and focuses on the everyday topics related to horse handling, behavior and management.
The book takes a fresh approach addressing the "big picture" topics that horse owners encounter on a daily basis. Each chapter provides practical and useful advice and important takeaways that can immediately help the horse owner improve their horse's health and safety.
Chapters in the book include the following major categories:
- Behavior
- Dental Care
- First Aid
- Fitness
- General Care
- Healthy Barn
- Hoof Care
- Lameness
- Nutrition
- Reproduction
Illustrated by noted artist Jo Anna Rissanen whose exceptional talent is coupled with her personal experiences with equines, veterinarians and farrier, the illustrations show not only the beauty of the horses, but also the complexity of issues related to horse health.
Truly, this is a horse health book that every horse owner should have handy, both for the enjoyment of reading about horse health, but also as a reference for answers to questions and what to do in case of emergencies related to care of horses.
Published by EquiMed Press, Horse Health Matters is priced at just $19.95. If purchased on EquiMed.com, shipping is free in the USA for a limited time
You may also order the book from Amazon.com