| Horse Health Care: A Step-By-Step Photographic Guide to Mastering Over 100 Horsekeeping Skills Contributor(s): Hill, Cherry (Author), Klimesh, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0882669559 ISBN-13: 9780882669557 Publisher: Storey Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1997 Annotation: Master dozens of horsekeeping skills from basic through advanced -- it's as easy as one-two-three! Most horse owners realize that "know-how" is the key to safe and enjoyable horsekeeping. This user-friendly guide, created by respected equestrian author Cherry Hill, offers a wealth of practical advice on mastering dozens of essential skills, illustrated with 350 how-to photographs. Horse Health Care includes correct techniques for: -- Daily Examination -- Basic Restraint -- Leg Wrapping -- Hoof Care -- Giving Shots -- Dental Exams -- Wound Care -- Checking Vital Signs Horse owners of all ages and abilities will find Horse Health Care indispensable. Clear, step-by-step photographs and concise captions provide exact instructions for each activity, thorough enough for beginners, yet useful for experienced riders improving or expanding their skills. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Pets | Horses |
| Dewey: 636.108 |
| LCCN: 96034003 |
| Series: Horsekeeping Skills Library |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 8.5" W x 10.94" (1.03 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A healthy horse is a happy horse. Packed with dozens of essential health care skills every horse owner should know, this guide will help you keep your animal healthy, save you money, and make your horse operation more self-sufficient. Cherry Hill provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for routine medical maintenance like hoof care, dental exams, and checking vital signs, while also showing you how to deal with an injured horse and the correct techniques for treating wounds, giving injections, wrapping a leg, and preventing infection. |
Contributor Bio(s): Klimesh, Richard: - Richard Klimesh cares for five horses on a 70-acre horse facility in Colorado. He is a Certified Master Farrier, who has written hundreds of articles on hoof care and horse facilities. He is the Webmaster of www.horsekeeping.com and the producer of Horsekeeping Videos.Hill, Cherry: - Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises for Horse & Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know, and Horse Care for Kids. Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge. |