Veterinary Manual for the Performance Horse Nancy S. Loving A.M. Johnston

This is a complete guide to improving performance, health care, and preventing injury of the equine athlete.

It offers comprehensive and practical information on:

conformation evaluation; conditioning; stronger muscles; avoiding fatigue; stronger bones; improving breathing;

feet for performance; evaluating fitness; successful training methods; causes of poor performance;

avoiding lameness and other injuries; use of medications; high-tech therapy for injury;

managing chronic lameness; avoiding laminitis;

colic; tying-up, navicular disease; managing the confined horse; safe transportation for the equine athlete;

and

pre-purchase evaluation.