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Zusatztext "An experienced horsewoman and author! Heather Smith Thomas brings all of her experience to bear?" - Western Horseman "?a handy reference guide for anyone?can really help an industry newcomer learn the many! many facets of horsekeeping." - Western Horseman "In this in-depth guide to intelligent horsekeeping! you'll find the most up-to-date information about caring for horses from birth to old age." - Equine Journal "You'll reach for this comprehensive reference again and again! acquiring knowledge and skills you need to keep your horses fit and healthy in both body and spirit." - Equine Journal "Learn how to care for your horses with knowledge and skill so you can fully enjoy them while providing them with a safe and happy environment." - Log Homes Illustrated magazine "?this comprehensive guide covers every aspect of ownership and care?" - American Small Farm Informationen zum Autor Heather Smith Thomas has written extensively on animal health care! authoring thousands of articles and 24 books on the subject. Her books include Storey’s Guide to Raising Beef Cattle ! Essential Guide to Calving ! Getting Started with Beef & Dairy Cattle ! The Cattle Health Handbook! The Horse Conformation Handbook! Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses! Storey’s Guide to Training Horses! and Stable Smarts . She raises cattle and horses on her family ranch in Salmon! Idaho. Klappentext A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Healthy Horses Whether you're an experienced horse handler or are planning to own your first horse! Storey's Guide to Raising Horses is the only book on horse care you'll ever need! This complete guide to intelligent horsekeeping covers it all: Facilities Feeding and nutrition Daily health care Disease prevention Horse handling Selecting breeding stock Breeding the mare Foaling and weening And much more! Zusammenfassung Raising horses successfully requires good preparation! hard work! and a sincere interest in your animals’ well-being. With in-depth information on all aspects of horsekeeping! including grooming! foaling! housing! diet! exercise! and medical care! this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to raise healthy and happy horses. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Basic Horsekeeping Chapter 1 Facilities Chapter 2 Feeding and Nutrition Chapter 3 Seasonal Care Chapter 4 Foot Care Chapter 5 Horse Handling Part II: Health Care Chapter 6 Reading the Signs of Health or Sickness Chapter 7 Disease Prevention Chapter 8 Infectious Diseases of Horses Chapter 9 Non-Infectious Diseases of Horses Chapter 10 Parasites Chapter 11 Toxic Plants and Poisons Chapter 12 Skin Problems Chapter 13 Dental Care and Mouth Problems Chapter 14 Eyes and Ears Chapter 15 Digestive Tract Problems and Colic Chapter 16 First Aid and Medical Treatments Part III: Breeding Horses Chapter 17 Selecting Breeding Stock Chapter 18 Genetics Chapter 19 Keeping a Stallion Chapter 20 Breeding the Mare Chapter 21 Care of the Broodmare Chapter 22 Foaling Chapter 23 Care of the Newborn Foal Chapter 24 Care of the Young Horse Epilogue Appendixes A. Horse Anatomy B. Resources C. Glossary IndeX ...
