Complete Horse Care Manual

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Introduction
An excellent working relationship with your horse is based on understanding and communication. These lie at the heart of this practical and thorough guide.
Up-to-date Information Colin Vogel is a leading authority on horse care. His expert advice, clearly illustrated with superb colour photographs, helps you choose a suitable horse to ride, understand its behaviour and needs, create a safe and healthy environment, and look after it correctly in the stable and in the field. Fully revised to take into account recent developments in horse care, this edition contains new information on horse transport, including equine passports and microchipping. There is also the very latest advice on equipment, dietary requirements, breeding and illness diagnosis.
Essential Health Care A detailed guide to ailments, designed to be instantly accessible, allows you to recognise common problems and understand to cope with them efficiently. Easy-to-follow charts help you decide whether you should call a vet or follow the step-by-step sequences to treat the horse yourself, and there are clear instructions on what to do in an emergency. Practical suggestions for daily, monthly and annual routines will ensure you keep your horse healthy and comfortable throughout the year.
Comprehensive, fully illustrated and completely up-to-date, this is an invaluable reference for everyone who spends time with horses.