Now with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of
Storey’s Guide to Raising Horsesis the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of many types of horses; expanded material on recognizing, preventing, and treating a wide range of health issues, including insulin resistance, skin conditions, and digestive disorders; new vaccination protocols, including vaccinating for West Nile Virus; and updated information on breeding methods, foaling problems, and the care of broodmares and new foals.
Heather Smith Thomas has written extensively on animal health care, authoring thousands of articles and 24 books on the subject. Her books includeStorey’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,andStable Smarts. She raises cattle and horses on her family ranch in Salmon, Idaho.
Equine expert Heather Smith Thomas coaches both first-time owners and experienced horse handlers with calm, clear advice on intelligent horsekeeping. From starting your newborn foal on a healthy path to caring for your aging horse, this go-to resource covers every situation that's likely to arise.
Topics covered include
- Seasonal horsekeeping and pasturing methods
- Routine health care and first aid
- Up-to-date disease prevention and vaccination protocols
- Hoof care and dental health
- The latest breeding care and techniques
- Pregnancy and foaling guidancePreface
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