The Sound Horse Bible - NMD 121

by David and Charles

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A complete guide to maintaining soundness, with top veterinary advice from the experts.

 

Price: £19.99

A complete guide to maintaining soundness, with top veterinary advice from the experts, to help every horse owner keep their horse consistently healthy and rideable, and deal with problems as they arise. It tackles the key areas in which the horse can be plagued by persistent problems and that lead to loss of performance: the legs, back and teeth. This guide is accessible, has clear information with detailed descriptions and photographs to aid diagnosis. It offers practical advice on treating and dealing with problems, from headshaking to laminitis.

Author Biography:
Sarah Widdicombe's equestrian experience includes studwork for the Horse of the Year show, qualifying as a Monty Roberts' Recommended Associate, and breeding and training her own horses. She is also a very experienced editor in book publishing. Sarah lives near North Bovey in Devon.

- PROBLEMS
- TEETH
- Dental Decay - Persistent Milk Teeth - Wolf/Canine Teeth - Broken Teeth - Gum Disease - Mouth Abcesses - Mouth Ulcers - Tumours - Injured Mouth - Parrot Mouth - Headshaking
- BACK
- Treatments for Skeletal Misalignments Muscular Tightness - Kissing Spines - Sacroiliac Problems - Fractured Pelvis
- LEGS
- Laminitis - Azoturia - Arthritis - DJD - Mud Fever - Tendon Problems - Filled Legs/Lymphangitis - Brushing/Over-Reaching/Forging - Splints - Fractures - Poor Feet - Seedy Toe