{"product_id":"horse-health-and-nutrition-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Horse Health and Nutrition for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAudrey Pavia\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKate Gentry-Running\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to know the best ways to care for your horse? \u003ci\u003eHorse Health and Nutrition For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you up-to-the-minute guidance on keeping horses healthy at all stages of life. It provides the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare, explaining how your horse's body functions and how to keep it in good working order. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with practical advice on equine first aid and alternative therapies, this completely practical, plain-English guide explains exactly what to feed your four-legged \"hayburner\" and how much. You'll find out what kind of preventive care is vital to keeping your horse in good physical shape and how to recognize signs of illness when things go wrong. You'll get the low-down on the diseases and conditions most likely to plague the domestic horse and find help in deciding whether to treat problems yourself or call the vet. Discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage your horse's diet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHouse your horse safely and comfortably\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTend to the daily details of horse care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine coat, eyes, hooves and manure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify, control, and prevent equine diseases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand links between horse behavior and health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice good horse nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrow your own horse food\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCover horse-health-care costs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBreed your horse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCare for pregnant mares and newborns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA healthy horse is a happy horse. Keep your horse fit with a little help from \u003ci\u003eHorse Health and Nutrition For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e and you'll be happy too!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacked with practical advice on equine first aid and alternative therapies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom foal to senior, give your horse a happy, healthy life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to know the best ways to care for your horse? This plain-English guide gives you all the latest information on equine nutrition and healthcare, explaining how your horse's body functions and how to keep it in good working order. You'll see how to perform checkups safely at home, spot the signs of illness, and help your horse age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage your horse's diet\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify, control, and prevent equine diseases\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreed your horse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCare for pregnant mares and newborns\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHouse and groom your horse\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudrey Pavia\u003c\/b\u003e is the former editor of \u003ci\u003eHorse Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and an awardwinning freelance writer specializing in equine subjects. She has authored articles on various equine topics in a number of horse publications, including \u003ci\u003eWestern Horseman, Horses USA, Thoroughbred Times, Appaloosa Journal, Paint Horse Journal, Veterinary Product News, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUSDF Connection\u003c\/i\u003e magazines. She has written five horse books besides \u003ci\u003eHorse Health \u0026amp; Nutrition For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e including \u003ci\u003eHorses For Dummies, \u003c\/i\u003e 2nd Edition (Wiley), \u003ci\u003eHorseback Riding For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley), and \u003ci\u003eTrail Riding: A Complete Guide\u003c\/i\u003e (Howell Book House).\u003cbr\u003e In addition to her experience as an equine writer, she's also a former Managing Editor of \u003ci\u003eDog Fancy\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and a former Senior Editor of the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Kennel Club Gazette.\u003c\/i\u003e She has authored more than 100 articles on the subject of animals and has written several books on various kinds of pets.\u003cbr\u003e Audrey has been involved with horses since the age of 9. She has owned and cared for horses throughout her life, and has trained in both Western and English disciplines. She currently participates in competitive trail riding. Audrey resides in Norco, California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKate Gentry-Running, DVM, CVA, \u003c\/b\u003e is a practicing veterinarian with 27 years of experience and an emphasis in equine integrative medicine. She has a particular passion for educating horse owners.\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Running received her veterinary degree in 1980 from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She was certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2001 and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine at the Chi Institute in Gainesville, Florida.\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Running breeds and trains cutting horses at her ranch in Tolar, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.18 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133677670535,"sku":"9780470239520","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c325e3c61d4d56978d20caab9824fb04.webp?v=1732635843","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/horse-health-and-nutrition-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}