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Equine
Research, Inc. has been proud to serve the horse industry for over 30
years, publishing the books for horse people everywhere—from classics
to contemporary. Their specialty is explaining vital information for maintaining
your horses' health and performance in easy-to-understand terms. This
a highly respected collection of eight books that should form the foundation
of every horse person's bookshelf.
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Breeding Management & Foal Development
Edited
Everything you need to know, from stallion management, breeding plans,
artificial insemination, etc., through the foal's first year, is in this
comprehensive reference. It is recognized as the foremost text in its
field, and you have the confidence of knowing you are relying on the combined
knowledge of many leading experts! The book is thorough, well organized,
profusely illustrated, and easy to read. It's also indexed and cross-referenced
so you can locate vital information quickly. Subjects include: Stallion
and Broodmare Management; Breeding Methods & Procedures; Avoiding
& Curing Infections; Artificial Insemination; Embryo Transfer; Understanding
& Avoiding Abortion; Horse Farm Design; Keeping Breeding Records;
Breeding Contracts; Economics of Horse Breeding; Recognizing Normal &
Abnormal Foaling; Developing Foals Properly; Caring for Orphan Foals;
and Much More! 720 pgs.
c. 1982, H/C... $85.00
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Conditioning To Win
Edited
For many years this book has been considered a basic and required training
manual for all serious horse people. It thoroughly covers fundamental
methods and techniques, exercise physiology, and conditioning needs. It
provides the information you need to properly address the physical and
mental needs of all ages and types of horses. The book contains many photos,
and informative interviews from known equine professionals. 320 pgs.
c. 1974, H/C... $38.00
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Equine Genetics & Selection Procedures
Edited
This book provides the modern principles of genetics of the horse in an
interesting, useful, easy-to-read presentation. It contains fascinating
details of successful selection methods used by leaders in the horse industry.
This is combined with information about powerful techniques based on solid
scientific research. This book will help you select superior horses for
breeding, racing, or showing. This is important reading for all horse
people, and essential for breeders. 542 pgs.
c.1978, H/C... $65.00
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Equine Lameness
by: King, Christine
Everything you ever wanted to know about lameness in horses can be found
in this book. In a clear, easy-to-read style, this book explains the causes,
signs, diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses of all conditions causing
lameness or gait abnormality. It is carefully detailed, with hundreds
of photos, x-rays, drawings, and charts and all of the most current information.
This book was written by highly skilled equine veterinarians who are also
exceptional writers. All technical terms are carefully explained and/or
illustrated, so you will not be confused. Plus, the book has an extensive
appendix, glossary, and index. 1022 pgs.
c. 1997, H/C... $85.00
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Feeding To Win
Edited
This book was NOT written for the benefit of the horseman who wants to
"get by" - is was written for the serious horseman - the one
who truely cares for the welfare of his horse, whether it is for winning
a 4H project or for winning the Kentucky Derby. The information is presented
in definitve scientific terminology, sound enough to satisy the most competent
nutritionist. Contents: Digestive system, qualitative & qunatitative
nutruent requirements, water, vitamins, minerals, energy, grains, types
of feed,feed bag labels, processing of feeds, hays, pasturing horses,
good feeding management, nutrition & veterinary care, labroatory analysis,
digestive disturbances, internal parasites, teeth & digestion, feeding
problems, appetite, the art & science of feeding. B/W photos. 314
pgs.
c. 1973, H/C...$35.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Like New
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Illustrated Veterinary Encyclopedia For Horsemen
by: Vale, M.M.
Chapters on: the disease process, the foot, pastern, fetlock, cannon,
knee, forearm, elbow, hock, gaskin, stifle, shoulder, withers, back, barrel,
hindquarters, head & neck, skin & hair, respiratory system, circulatory
system, digestive system, urinary system, nrevous system, reprodcutive
system, systemic disorders, wounds, drugs, & treatments. B/W drawings
& photos. 727 pgs.
c. 1977, H/C...$85.00
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Veterinary Manual For The Performance Horse
by: Loving, Nancy DVM
This volume is a complete guide for improving the performance, health
care and preventing injury for the equine athlete. The book offers information
on: conformation, evaluation, conditioning, stronger muscles and bones,
avoiding fatigue, improving breathing, evaluating fitness, successful
training methods and causes of poor performance. Topics also discussed
include: the use of medications; high-tech therapy for injury; managing
chronic lameness; and avoiding laminitis, collic, tying up and navicular.
608 pgs.
c. 1993, H/C... $75.00
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Veterinary Treatments & Medications For Horsemen
by: Adams, H. Richard
A step-by-step guide for treating illness and injury, and for providing
important routine health care. It has everything from "The Importance
of Good Health Records" to "Drugs & Related Topics."
You'll easily learn the procedures every horse owner should know, from
the basics to life-saving. Includes bandaging, injections, first aid procedures,
parasite control, and all kinds of therapies. It contains hundreds of
"how to" photos and illustrations. This text is designed bridge
the gap between what you can do to save your horse and what the veterinarian
must do. 612 pgs.
c.1977, H/C... $75.00
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