Equine Science
eBook - PDF

Equine Science

  1. English
  2. PDF
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Equine Science

About this book

This engaging, informative text provides a thorough introduction to equine care and management. EQUINE SCIENCE, Fifth Edition, features a full–color layout, numerous photos, and vivid illustrations that help bring chapter material to life, as well as a logical, easy-to-understand sequence of topics. Following an introduction to the equine industry, you'll learn about horses' unique anatomy and needs; how to care for, train, and manage horses; and key business aspects of the industry. This all-new edition also clearly connects text content to National AFNR (Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources) Standards, key math and science concepts, and current references, helping prepare you for success in the classroom and beyond.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. About the Author
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Chapter 1: History and Development of the Horse
  7. Chapter 2: Status and Future of the Horse Industry
  8. Chapter 3: Breeds, Types, and Classes of Horses
  9. Chapter 4: Cells, Tissues, and Organs
  10. Chapter 5: Functional Anatomy
  11. Chapter 6: Biomechanics of Movement
  12. Chapter 7: Unsoundness
  13. Chapter 8: Selecting and Judging Horses
  14. Chapter 9: Determining Age, Height, and Weight of Horses
  15. Chapter 10: Genetics
  16. Chapter 11: Reproduction and Breeding
  17. Chapter 12: Digestion and Nutrition
  18. Chapter 13: Feeds and Feeding Horses
  19. Chapter 14: Health Management
  20. Chapter 15: Parasite Control
  21. Chapter 16: Common Management Practices
  22. Chapter 17: Shoeing and Hoof Care
  23. Chapter 18: Buildings and Equipment
  24. Chapter 19: Horse Behavior and Training
  25. Chapter 20: Equitation
  26. Chapter 21: Business Aspects
  27. Chapter 22: Career Opportunities
  28. Appendix A
  29. Appendix B
  30. Appendix C
  31. Appendix D
  32. Glossary/Glosario
  33. Index