Author: Joanna L. RobsonPublisher:
ISBN: 9780984073016
Category : English saddles
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Author: Joanna L. Robson
Author: National Academies of Sciences Engineering and MedicineUnderstanding The Horse's Back
Author: Sara WychePublisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847973639
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
A unique guide to understanding the horse s back: how it works, what can go wrong and why, how to recognize problems and how to prevent them - an essential handbook for all owners and riders. Topics covered include: the basic anatomy of the horse's back; sources and causes of problems; recognizing pain in the horse; professional diagnoses and therapies; orthodox and complementary treatments; rehabilitation and recovery; remedial exercise and training; shoeing; saddle fitting and finally back-friendly riding and management.
Ten of the Best - Book 9
Author: Sue PalmerPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979589123
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
The principle that underlies 'Understanding Horse Performance: Brain, Pain or Training?', previous 'Book of the Month' in Horse magazine, is that your horse can only communicate pain or discomfort through his behaviour or performance. But how do you distinguish between the horse who is playing you up, the horse who doesn't understand what's being asked of him, and the horse who is genuinely uncomfortable? My experience is that many people assume misbehaviour initially, and it can be several months or even years down the line before the search for discomfort begins. By this time, the relationship between horse and rider is often damaged beyond repair, if they've even managed to stay together that long. Too many horses are passed from home to home because of difficult behaviour, when all they're trying to do is explain to their owners that they are hurting somewhere. The problem is blamed on the rider - you're too inexperienced, too nervous, you need to be tougher on him, you sit wonky, you just need to kick on, etc. The 'gadgets' come out to stop the horse from expressing the behaviour, or the more experienced rider rides him through the problem, but the horse continues to suffer.
Equine Anesthesia
Author: William W. Muir IIIPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 1437710522
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
All veterinary team members involved in the everyday care of horses that require anesthesia or special emergency care will benefit from this reliable and inclusive resource. This text provides all of the information needed to prepare, conduct, and monitor the administration of drugs in order to produce safe and effective anesthesia, treat pain, respond to adverse effects, and perform and monitor emergency and critical care treatment. It is the most comprehensive and detailed book available on these subjects, addressing the needs and concerns of practitioners in both hospital and field settings. Discusses all aspects of equine anesthesia, including history, physiology, pharmacology, drug dosages, patient preparation, induction-maintenance-recovery of anesthesia management of potential complications, and more. Provides a detailed review of the respiratory and cardiovascular physiology of the horse. Provides thorough coverage of preoperative pain management in horses. Covers emergency medical care and managing anesthetic complications in both hospital and field situations. Includes information on the latest anesthetic drugs, including safe and effective protocols for different procedures, and the most up-to-date monitoring techniques. Each contributor is a recognized expert in his or her respective equine specialty, renowned for clinical as well as academic and research expertise. A complete update of all drug information and pain management techniques. The very latest research findings and clinical applications of anesthetic agents and techniques. The most recent developments in post-anesthetic care and monitoring. A chapter on intravenous anesthetic and analgesic adjuncts to inhalation anesthesia. A chapter on anesthesia and analgesia for donkeys and mules. A chapter on perioperative pain management. Many new illustrations as well as tables, graphs, boxes, key points, and summaries that make information instantly accessible.
Suffering in Silence
Author: Jochen SchleesePublisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570767289
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
Humans and horses have been joined for thousands of years, and for much of that time, one thing has served as the primary point of physical contact between them: the saddle. However, for many horses and many riders, the saddle has been no less than a refined means of torture. Horses have long suffered from tree points impeding the movement of their shoulder blades; too narrow gullet channels damaging the muscles and nerves along the vertebrae; and too long panels putting harmful pressure on the reflex point in the loin area. Male riders saddle up despite riding-related pain and the potential for serious side effects, such as impotence, while female riders endure backache, slipped discs, and bladder infections, to name just a few common issues. We must ask ourselves: How much better could we ride and how much better could our horses perform if our saddles fit optimally? If they accommodated the horse’s unique conformation and natural asymmetry? If they were built for the differing anatomy of men and women? The answers to all these questions are right here, right now, in this book.
Beyond Horse Massage
Author: Jim MastersonPublisher: J.A. Allen
ISBN: 9780851319919
Category : Horses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this book, Jim Masterson, Equine Massage Therapist for the 2006 and 2008 and 2010 USET Endurance Teams, and for equine clientele competing in FEI World Cup, Pan American and World Games competitions, teaches a unique method of equine bodywork, in which the practitioner recognizes and follows the responses of the horse to touch to release tension in key junctions of the body that most affect performance.This practical book with step-by-step instructions, photographs and illustrations is ideally suited to accompany you to the yard/stables, where you can practice the Masterson Method techniques on horses. Expanded chapters with Tips & Techniques, anatomical explanations and examples from Jim's practice help deepen your understanding. A 'quick reference' section will point you to exercises that are specifically suited to your particular discipline, may it be dressage, endurance, eventing, or others in the vast realm of horse sports.
Author: Anna M BlakeDiagnosis and Management of Lameness in the Horse - E-Book
Author: Michael W. RossPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 1437711766
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1424
Book Description
Covering many different diagnostic tools, this essential resource explores both traditional treatments and alternative therapies for conditions that can cause gait abnormalities in horses. Broader in scope than any other book of its kind, this edition describes equine sporting activities and specific lameness conditions in major sport horse types, and includes up-to-date information on all imaging modalities. This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content may not be included. Cutting-edge information on diagnostic application for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging includes the most comprehensive section available on MRI in the live horse. Coverage of traditional treatment modalities also includes many aspects of alternative therapy, with a practical and realistic perspective on prognosis. An examination of the various types of horses used in sports describes the lameness conditions to which each horse type is particularly prone, as well as differences in prognosis. Guidelines on how to proceed when a diagnosis cannot easily be reached help you manage conditions when faced with the limitations of current diagnostic capabilities. Clinical examination and diagnostic analgesia are given a special emphasis. Practical, hands-on information covers a wide range of horse types from around the world. A global perspective is provided by a team of international authors, editors, and contributors. A full-color insert shows thermography images. Updated chapters include the most current information on topics such as MRI, foot pain, stem cell therapy, and shock wave treatment. Two new chapters include The Biomechanics of the Equine Limb and its Effect on Lameness and Clinical Use of Stem Cells, Marrow Components, and Other Growth Factors. The chapter on the hock has been expanded substantially, and the section on lameness associated with the foot has been completely rewritten to include state-of-the-art information based on what has been learned from MRI. Many new figures appear throughout the book.
