The Ultimate Guide for Horses in Need - Care, Training, and Rehabilitation for Rescues, Purchases, and Adoptions

Horses are rescued and adopted by the thousands in USA. This guide will become the bible for rehabilitation.

List of contents

Chapter One Where They Come From: Horses in Need

Introduction

[sidebar] The Five Freedoms

The Unwanted or Neglected Horse

[sidebar] A Cautionary Tale

Economic Factors

Horse Population Changes

[sidebar] Large North American Breed Registries

The Horse Industry Improves

Technology in Rescue

Confiscation or Assistance

[sidebar] Long-Term Consequences

How to Take Proper Care of Your Rescued Horse

Chapter Two Bringing Them Home: Traveling and Intake of Your Rescue Horse

Introduction

Get Ready to Roll

Trailer Inspection and Safety

[sidebar] Pre-Drive Checklist, Professional Trailer Inspection

Driver Safety

Loading Your Horse

Know Your Horses

[sidebar] Watch Your Step

Travel Stress of Horses

Preventing Respiratory Illness While Traveling

Travel Time

Reducing Stress - Rest Your Horses

Other Ways to Reduce Stress

Halter and Tie Horses Properly

Dress Horses Properly

Trailer Regulations for Mustangs

Trailer Regulations for Slaughter

Travel Summary

Identification

Permanent Identification

Natural Features

Brands

Lip Tattoos

[sidebar] Never Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

Microchipping

Temporary Identification

Tags and Collars

Traceability

Ownership

Quarantine

Veterinary Examination

Laboratory Testing

Fecal Evaluation

Coggins Test

Bloodwork

Summary

Chapter Three Rest and Digest: Nutrition, Dentistry, and Colic

Nutrition

Body Condition Scoring

[chart] Original Henneke Body Condition Score Table

Starvation

Refeeding Syndrome

Safely Feeding the Starved Horse

Feeding Program

Days One Through Three

Day Four to Two Weeks

Two Weeks to Two Months

Long-Term

[sidebar] Skinny Surprise

Forages

Forage Selection

Forage Facts

[chart] Factors Affecting Non-Structural Carbohydrates (NSC)

Nutrient Content of Forage

Other Feeds

Grains

Feeding Fats

Use of Probiotics

Long-term Weight Changes

[chart] Example Rations

Monitor His Weight

Other Considerations for Re-Feeding Rescue Horses

Feeding Summary

Psychological Effects of Starvation

Extra Winter Care for the Emaciated Horse

Dentistry

Other Reasons for Weight Loss

Gastric Ulcers

Colic

Signs of Colic

[sidebar] List of Colic Signs

Types of Colic

Impaction Colic

Gas Colic

Preventing Colic

Hydration

Avoid Sudden Changes in Feed

Veterinary Evaluation and Treatment of Colic

Further Treatment & Management of Colic

[sidebar] Hobby Horse Rescuer

Summary

Chapter Four Germs and Worms: Vaccination and Parasite Management

Parasite Management and Deworming

Parasite Management

Toxicity and Environmental Concerns

Manure Management

Fecal Egg Count

[sidebar] Modified McMaster's Fecal Evaluation

Special Cases and Considerations

Deworming Needy Horses

Parasite Management Summary

Ectoparasites and Skin Conditions

Other Skin Conditions

Vaccines

Tetanus

Rabies

Mosquito-borne Viruses that Affect the Nervous System.

Eastern, Western, and Venezuelan Encephalitis

West Nile Virus

Respiratory Diseases

Herpes/Rhinopneumonitis

Influenza

Strangles

Respiratory Disease in Needy Equines

Diagnosing Respiratory Illness

Treating Respiratory Illness

Summary

[chart] Table of Vaccines

Chapter Five Keeping Them Moving and Sound: Hoof Care, Lameness, and Wounds

[sidebar] Pain and Attitude

Foot Anatomy

Routine Hoof Care

Factors Affecting Hoof Structure and Growth

How Nutrition Affects Hoof Growth

How Genetics Affect Hoof Growth

[sidebar] Long Ears

How Environment Affects Hooves

Recognizing Lameness in Rescue Horses

Evaluating the Feet of a Rescue Horse

Hoof Neglect

Mismatched Hooves

Club Foot

Laminitis

Monitoring Movement

[sidebar] Bobbing Bobby

When to Shoe

If Wear Exceeds Growth, Shoes are Necessary

If the Horse Experiences Foot Pain, Shoes are Necessary

Shoeing Horses with Abnormalities

Causes of Lameness

Injuries That Damage the Hoof

Hoof Abscesses

Laminitis

Chronic Generalized Arthritis

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Disease Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs

Steroid Injections

[chart] Arthritis Treatment Table

Wounds

Wound Evaluation

Wound Treatment

Bandaging

Extensive or Deep Wounds

Infected Wounds

Summary

Chapter Six Birth Control: Managing Mares and Castrating Colts

Castration of Males

When to Safely Castrate Males

Before Castration

Anesthesia

Routine Castration

Routine After-Care

Long-term Expectations

Castration Complications

Swelling

What to do About Swelling

Hemorrhage

What to do About Bleeding

Infection

What to do About Infection

Other Complications

[sidebar] Long Ears: Castration of Other Equines

Cryptorchid Castration

Why Cryptorchidism Happens

Why Cryptorchids Often Need Help

The Proud-Cut Myth

[sidebar] The Proud-Cut Lottery

Paraphimosis

Pregnancy Evaluation in Mares and Fillies

[chart] Cost of Pregnancy Diagnosis

[sidebar] Two for One

Pregnant Mare Nutrition

Caloric Needs Increase

Fescue

Vaccines for Pregnant Mares

Equine Herpesvirus

Other Vaccines

Spaying Mares

Summary

Chapter Seven Little Lives: Rescuing Foals

The Birthing Process

[start sidebar] Long Ears

Predicting Foaling Time

[sidebar] Tragic Accident

Timing: Foaling Happens Quickly

Foal Positioning Problems

Red Bag

Normal After-Birth Sequence

Suckling

Passage of Meconium

Foal Examination

[sidebar] Normal Vital Parameters for Foals

[within sidebar] Temperature, Heart, Respiration

Examination of the Limbs

Contracted Tendons

Tendon Laxity

Joint Infection

Growth Abnormalities

Special Examination

Evaluation of Passive Transfer of Immunity

Umbilicus

Ribs

Palate

[sidebar] Other Abnormalities that Warrant Veterinary Care

[sidebar] Long Ears

Normal Foal Behavior

The Orphan Foal

Feeding Orphan Foals

Alternatives to Colostrum - Birth to 24 Hours

Nutrition From Two Days to Two Weeks.

[sidebar] Nurse Mare Non-Match

Frequency of Feeding

Feeding Containers & Methods

Volume Your Foal Will Eat

Feeding - Two Weeks to Two Months

[chart] Timeline for Foals

Orphan Socialization

[sidebar] Too Close for Comfort

Nurse-Mare Farms

Halter Training

When to Begin

Putting on the Halter

Learning to Lead

Following the Mare

Butt Rope

Pressure and Release

Picking up Feet

Other Training

Summary

Chapter Eight Unable to Rise: The Down Horse

The Down Horse

Safety

Normal Sleeping Patterns

Reasons For a Horse to be Down

[sidebar] Reasons Why a Horse is Down

Pain

Neurologic disease

Environment

Metabolic Illness

Identifying Underlying Problems

Treating Underlying Problems

How to Get The Down Horse Up

Identify and Remove Obstacles

Rolling a Horse

Sliding to Reposition

Get Him Up (Prepare and Assist)

Long-Term Treatment of Underlying Problems

Long-Term Down Horse

Bed Sores and Skin Injuries

Use of Slings

Summary

Chapter Nine Urgent Rescue: Working in Disasters

Disaster Preparedness

Learn About Your Locale

Plan Ahead

Prepare your Plan

Location

Prepare for Transport

Identify Your Horse

[sidebar] Make Your Go Bucket

[sidebar] Sarah's Story

Guidelines for Working in Natural Disasters and Accidents

Communication

Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue

[sidebar] Potential Response Team Members

First Aid for Horses

[sidebar] Normal Vital Parameters for Horses

Leg Wounds

Eyes

Wounds on the Body

Specific Disasters and their Equine Health Consequences

Fire

Floods

Falling through ice or into a swimming pool

High Winds

Heat Waves

Blizzards and Snow

Summary

Chapter Ten A Good Goodbye: Euthanasia

Making the Decision

Compassionate Guidelines

Other Reasons for Euthanasia

Euthanasia Procedure

Most Common Procedure

[sidebar] Saying Goodbye to Buddy

Confirming Death

After Care

Cost

Take Home Message

Part Two - Training

[Section Intro]

[sidebar] Training Appropriate by BCS

Chapter Eleven How Horses Sense and Respond: Sensory Physiology, Training Concepts, and Thought Processes (Fear)

Sensory Physiology

Equine Vision

Field of View

Color Perception

Light Perception

[sidebar] Blind Trust

Other Senses

Hearing

[sidebar] White-associated Deafness

Sense of Smell

Understanding his Senses

Training Principles

Positive Reinforcement

[sidebar] Clicker & Positive Reinforcement Training

Intrinsic Reward and Bribery

Negative Reinforcement

Approach and Retreat

[sidebar] Click-it or Ticket

Punishment

Abuse

The Fearful Horse & Rescue Training

The Fear Response

Recognizing Fear - What Your Horse is Telling You

[sidebar] Signs of Apprehension or Fear

[sidebar] Long Ears

Physiology of Fear

[sidebar] A Violation of Trust

Recognizing Relaxation - What Your Horse is Telling You

[sidebar] Signs of Relaxation and Comfort

Changing Fear

Helping Others Improve Their Training Skills

Summary

Chapter Twelve Restoring Trust: Developing a Relationship

[Sidebar] Chapter Twelve Checklist.

Social Integration

Develop a Foundation of Trust

Routine and Respect

Behavior and Weakness

Rebuild Muscle

Consistency and Fairness

Training Stress

Novelty and Anxiety

Fear of Whips

Scary Objects

[start sidebar] Some Stuff Your Steed May Be Afraid Of

Overcoming Fear

Medically Addressing Fear

[start sidebar] The Twitch

Mealtime Anxiety

[sidebar] The Portly Paso

Handling Feet and Legs with Trust

Picking up The Feet of a Trained Adult

Normal Nerves

Proper Pick-up

[start sidebar] Shivers

Training for Hoof Care

Get Assistance

Touch First

Shift Weight

Lift a Front Foot

Training for Hind Legs

Keep it Up

Preparing for the Farrier

Setting his Foot Down

Go Slow to Obtain Consistent Results

Using a Rope

Summary

Chapter Thirteen Fearless: Halter Training Adult Horses

[Sidebar] Chapter Thirteen Checklist

Horse Personality

The Flight Zone

Enclosure Guidelines

Reduce Flight Zone

Round Pen

Initiate Touch

Haltering and Halter Types

Flat Halters

Rope Halters

Halter Fit

Applying the Halter

Halter Training

Tying

The Sick Horse

Conclusion

Chapter Fourteen Patient Training: Skills for Medical Care

[Sidebar] Chapter Fourteen Checklist

Reviewing Approach-and-Retreat

Advanced Leading Skills - Tight Spaces and New Situations

Thinking About His Options

[sidebar] Rushed - A Leading Story

Advanced Leading Skills

Small Spaces

Trailers

Training Horses that Don't Know How to Load

Eliminate the Fear Factor

Teach Him Unloading First

Drive On

Entering the Hospital Environment

Entering and Being Restrained in Stocks

Physical Examination

Physical Touch

Evaluating Gums

Rectal Temperature

Nervous Nellies

Companionship for Reassurance

Oral Medications

Injection Training

Retraining Needle-Shy Horses

Desensitize Your Horse to Injections - Long-Term Training

Preparation for Intranasal Treatments

Summary

Chapter Fifteen Getting Going: Groundwork

[Sidebar] Chapter Fifteen Checklist

Safety First

Health Status of the Horse

Considerations of the Mental Status of the Horse

Longeing

Longeing Movements

Halting When Longing

Increasing Speed

[sidebar] Not Trotting

[sidebar] Rowdy Ranger: A Need for Training

Tacking Up

Saddle Pad

Saddle

Notes About Bucking

Summary

Chapter Sixteen Final Steps: Riding

[Sidebar] Chapter Sixteen Checklist

Before Riding

Lameness Evaluation

[sidebar] Upward Fixation of the Patella

To Bridle or Not to Bridle

Bridle Fit

Mounting

Steps of Desensitization for Mounting

[sidebar] The Final Phase

Summary

About the author

Stacie Boswell, DVM, DACVS, is an equine veterinarian who completed five years of specialty training beyond veterinary school, earning Diplomat status with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). Through this training, she has worked with horses in veterinary medicine in Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, New Mexico, and Montana, completed a three-year surgical residency, and spent additional training time with pathology, radiology, anesthesia, and internal medicine specialists. She has raised and trained her own horses for over two decades, and is a lifetime member of the AQHA and APHA, as well as participating in Backcountry Horsemen of America (BCHA), volunteering to keep trails open to riders and maintained in her region.

Summary

Horses that are old, injured, sick, unmanageable, or fail to meet expectations often become unwanted. The good news is, today, more and more individuals are choosing to give an unwanted horse a second chance. Dr. Stacie Boswell's goal is to restore health and comfort to every horse in transition, and to help him adapt and rehabilitate.

Product details

• Authors: Stacie G. Boswell
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9781570769627
• ISBN: 978-1-57076-962-7
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 260 mm x 210 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 874 g
• Illustrations: 223 Halftones, color
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Veterinary medicine; Pferde und Ponys: Sachbuch, SPORTS & RECREATION / Equestrian, Pferdesport, Tiersportarten, Medical / Nursing, MEDICAL / Veterinary Medicine / Equine, PETS / Horses