Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
History and development of the horse -- Status and future of the horse industry -- Breeds, types, and classes of horses -- Cells, tissues, and organs -- Functional anatomy -- Biomechanics of movement -- Unsoundness -- Selecting and judging horses -- Determining age, height, and weight of horses -- Genetics -- Reproduction and breeding -- Digestion and nutrition -- Feeds and feeding horses -- Health management -- Parasite control -- Common management practices -- Shoeing and hoof care -- Buildings and equipment -- Horse behavior and training -- Equitation -- Business aspects -- Career opportunities.
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