The Horse Care Manual

This manual of essential information on every aspect of horse care for both first-time and experienced owners and riders acts as an introduction to the personality of the horse and its view of the world, to help the reader towards a better understanding of a horse's behaviour. It sets out the basic requirements for the day-to-day care of a horse - such as nutritional regimes, stable management, grooming, tack selection, and goes on to explain the common ailments that may afflict horses at any time - from skin disorders, respiratory and urinary infections like the common cold and thrush, digestive problems and worms, to laminitis, and the causes of the numerous hoof and leg problems that comonly affect horses. With the aid of easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams, the book explains how to deal with unexpected emergencies, ranging from simply removing a stone from the hoof to putting on a poultice, dealing with cuts, grazes and colic, to coping with a road traffic accident and administering vital first aid, prior to the vet's arrival. It also includes a look at the problems and pitfalls of buying a horse, breeding and foal rearing.