Equine science
By: Rick Parker.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 535
ISBN-13: 9781418032548
Subjects: Horses; Horses -- Health
Notes: Includes index.

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