Care and Management of the Older Horse - Hardcover

Heather Parsons

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9780851317915: Care and Management of the Older Horse

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 085131791X ISBN 13: 9780851317915

Publisher: J a Allen & Co Ltd, 2001

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Today, horses and ponies are living longer than ever before, partially due to advances in veterinary medicine, but also due to the willingness of owners to keep elderly equines for pleasure riding. Literature on the care and training of horses is available in abundance, but the special needs of the older horse have not been addressed in depth, an issue this book aims to redress by providing the owner with a wealth of practical advice and information. All aspects of care and management are covered, including feeding, care at grass and in the stable, vaccinations and worming programmes, dental care, insurance, shoeing, exercise, saddle fitting and retirement options. There is a veterinary section dealing with problems commonly encountered by older horses, and an illuminating and practical section on euthanasia.

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From the Publisher:

Horses today are living longer than ever before, partly owing to advances in veterinary medicine, but also due to the willingness of owners to keep older horses for pleasure riding and as companions. This book will provide owners and caretakers with a wealth of practical advice for making their horse’s older years healthy and trouble–free. All aspects of care and management are covered: feeding, care of pastured and stabled horses, seasonal care, vaccinations and worming programs, dental care, shoeing, exercise, saddle–fitting, insurance, and retirement options. There’s also a veterinary section that addresses problems commonly encountered by older animals and a helpful section on euthanasia. An essential reference for every horse owner’s bookshelf.

About the Author:

Heather Scott Parsons has had many years of experience in caring for a wide variety of horses and ponies. She is deeply interested in equine welfare and is based at the Lambton Stud in Co. Durham.

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