Knack Leg and Hoof Care for Horses

Name: Knack Leg and Hoof Care for Horses | A Complete Illustrated Guide
Brand: Globe Pequot
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A Complete Illustrated Guide

Micaela Myers(Autor*in)

Globe Pequot (Verlag)

Erschienen am 25. November 2008

256 Seiten

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Knack Leg And Hoof Care For Horses
CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Hoof
Bones of the Hoof
Sensitive Part of the Hoof
Insensitive Parts of the Hoof
Hoof Elasticity
Hoof and Pastern Angles
Hoof Shape Abnormalities
Mismatched and Club Feet
Chapter 2: The Leg
Bones of the Leg
Joints
Ligaments of the Leg
Tendons
Leg Muscles
Chapter 3: Conformation
Good Conformation
Front Leg Deviations
Hind Leg Deviations (Part One)
Hind Leg Deviations (Part Two)
Conformation and Movement
Chapter 4: Farriery
Finding a Good Farrier
Shoes or Barefoot?
Barefoot Trims
Types of Shoes
Therapeutic Shoes
Shoeing for Traction
Chapter 5: Prevention/Care
Cleaning Your Horse's Hooves
Thrush
Safe Living Conditions
Nutrition and Supplements
Exercise
Arena Footing
Chapter 6: Boots and Wraps
Using Boots or Wraps
Polo Wraps
Riding Boots
Discipline-Specific Boots
Nonriding Boots
Chapter 7: Lameness
Is My Horse Off?
Physical Signs of Lameness
When to Call the Vet
Soundness Exam
Advanced Diagnostics
Levels of Soundness
Chapter 8: Joint Disease
Arthritis and Joint Disease
Prevention of Joint Disease
Diagnosing DJD
Treatments for Joint Disease
Joint Supplements
Exercise and Joint Disease
Chapter 9: Bone/Joint issues
Ringbone and Sidebone
Spavin and Spurs
Osselets
Luxations
Splints and Bucked Shins
Chapter 10: Inflammations
Bursitis
Hematomas
Wound Care and Healing
Wound Complications
Cellulitis and Lymphangitis
Hoof Puncture Wounds
Chapter 11: Tendon/Ligaments
Tendon and Ligament Injury
Flexor Tendon Injury
Suspensory Ligaments
Two Common Ligament Injuries
Additional Ligament Issues
Tenosynovitis
Ligament and Tendon Splitting
Chapter 12: Fractures
Upper Leg Fractures
Knee and Hock Fractures
Cannon and Splint Fractures
Pastern Fractures
Coffin and Navicular Fracture
Stall Rest
Chapter 13: Laminitis
Laminitis
Predisposing Factors: Part One
Predisposing Factors: Part Two
Symptoms of Laminitis
Treatment for Acute Laminitis
Laminitis Complications
Chapter 14: Navicular
Navicular Disease
Causes/Contributing Factors
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Navicular Hoof Care
Medications and Surgery
Exercise and Maintenance
Chapter 15: Hoof Ailments
Bruising
Abscesses
White Line Disease
Keratoma, Canker, and Quittor
Pedal Osteitis
Hoof Cracks
Selenium Toxicosis
Chapter 16: Other Conditions
Muscle Issues
Stringhalt and Shivers
Skin Conditions
Preventing Skin Conditions
Developmental Disorders
Chapter 17: Wraps and More
Standing Wraps
Heat and Cold Therapy
Poultices
Liniments
Sweats and DMSO
Chapter 18: Lameness Treatment
Pain Medications
Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Injections
ESWT and IRAP
Stem Cell and Acell
Complementary Therapies
Chapter 19: First-Aid
Creating a First-Aid Kit
Vital Signs
Allergies, Bites and Stings
Loose and Lost Shoes
Hoof Wraps
Chapter 20: Resources
Horse Anatomy
Resources
Glossary
Index

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