The Injury-Free Horse: Hands-On Methods for Maintaining Soundness & Health

by Sutton, Amanda; Langrish, Bob

• ISBN13: 9781570761997
• ISBN10: 157076199X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-06-01
• Publisher: Pgw

Summary

Shows horse owners how to set up a regular program for evaluating a horse's health, learn to identify problems, and take steps to prevent them in the future.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(5)
Evaluation of the Normal Horse	11	(22)
In the Stable	12	(1)
In the Field	13	(1)
Standing in Hand	14	(2)
Walking in Hand	16	(1)
Trotting in Hand	17	(1)
Turning on a 5m Circle	18	(1)
Rein Back	19	(1)
Palpating the Normal Horse	20	(1)
Palpation	21	(1)
Palpating Techniques	22	(11)
Palpation Routines	24	(9)
Identifying Problems	33	(16)
Stable Behaviour	34	(1)
Standing Square	35	(2)
Abnormal Movement	37	(2)
Turning Tight Circles	39	(1)
The Rein-Back	40	(1)
Ridden Exercise	41	(3)
Shoe Wear	44	(1)
Tack	45	(2)
Quick Daily Routine	47	(1)
Management Strategy	48	(1)
Preventing Problems	49	(28)
The Mouth and Teeth	50	(3)
The Foot	53	(1)
Hoof Balance	54	(1)
Incorrect Hoof Balance	55	(1)
Nutrition	56	(2)
Tack	58	(1)
The Bridle and Bit	59	(2)
Saddles	61	(2)
Saddle Fitting Problems	63	(1)
Saddle Positioning and Fit	64	(1)
Saddle Fitting	65	(1)
Saddle Pads and Numnahs	66	(2)
The Rider/Driver	68	(1)
Rider Position	69	(2)
Good Lifestyle Guide	71	(1)
Warm-up Exercises	72	(4)
Third Party Care	76	(1)
Massage	77	(36)
What is Massage?	78	(2)
Massage for the Competition Horse	80	(2)
Preparation	82	(1)
Warm-up	83	(1)
Massage Techniques	84	(4)
Safety	88	(1)
Massage Areas	89	(23)
Massage Techniques Applied	90	(22)
Important Information	112	(1)
Exercise Therapy	113	(30)
Suppling Exercises	114	(12)
Suppling Exercises Applied	118	(8)
Stretching Exercises	126	(9)
Practical Application	126	(9)
Alternative Methods of Exercise	135	(6)
Training Aids/Devices	141	(2)
Specific Regimes for Specialist Disciplines	143	(15)
Endurance Riding	144	(2)
The Dressage Horse	146	(4)
Driving Horses	150	(2)
The Western Horse	152	(2)
Polo Ponies	154	(2)
The Aged Horse	156	(2)
Useful Addresses and Publications	158	(1)
Bibliography	158	(1)
Index	159