Discover a thorough guide to equine health and wellness that combines scientific knowledge with practical horse care advice. This horse care book provides detailed insights into equine anatomy, behavior, and medical care to help you maintain your horse's optimal health.
The first section covers equine anatomy and physiology in detail, explaining the skeletal structure, muscular system, hoof mechanics, and spinal function. You'll learn about vital organ systems including respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine systems, as well as metabolism, mineral balance, vitamin requirements, and hydration.
The book explores natural healing methods, featuring a comprehensive guide to equine herbs for respiratory health, digestion, immune system support, and wound healing. The physiotherapy chapter covers manual therapy, kinesiology taping, and equine massage techniques, while also discussing alternative therapies like acupuncture, osteopathy, and homeopathy.
A practical section on medical care basics includes setting up a stable pharmacy, first aid procedures, wound care, colic recognition, and emergency responses. The preventive care chapter covers dental checks, vaccinations, deworming protocols, and proper hoof maintenance.
The final section focuses on training physiology, including muscle development, movement principles, and performance optimization. You'll find guidance on exercise fundamentals, gymnastics, strength building, and recovery, along with information about gaits, coordination, balance, and injury prevention.
This horse health book integrates traditional veterinary knowledge with modern equine science, providing horse owners with practical tools for maintaining equine wellness through proper care, nutrition, and exercise. Whether you're managing a performance horse or caring for a recreational companion, this guide offers valuable information for supporting your horse's health and longevity.
This book was created using innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and specially developed tools - for example, in brainstorming, research, writing, editing, quality assurance, and the design of decorative illustrations.
In this way, we want to offer you a particularly coherent, modern, and even higher-quality reading experience.
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If you're just starting to care for horses and want to understand the basics of equine health, this guide begins with simple, accessible explanations of horse anatomy and basic care needs.
Horse owners and riders who want to expand their knowledge will benefit from detailed insights into training physiology, natural healing methods, and preventive care. The book is especially valuable for those interested in combining traditional veterinary approaches with holistic treatment options.
Riding instructors and stable managers will find practical information about injury prevention, emergency care, and maintaining optimal horse health through proper training and nutrition.
While veterinary students and professionals can use it as a reference for alternative medicine and rehabilitation techniques, the content remains accessible enough for dedicated amateur caretakers who want to provide science-based care for their horses.
The book serves both as an introduction for beginners and a comprehensive resource for experi
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Höhe: 210 mm
Breite: 148 mm
Dicke: 12 mm
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978-3-384-43076-2 (9783384430762)
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Artemis Saage combines various sources of knowledge with analytical precision to create fascinating non-fiction books. His working method is as systematic as it is inspiring - always at the cutting edge of modern technology. With tireless perseverance, he processes complex information into comprehensible texts, enriched by carefully selected visualizations.
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