Professional Care of the Racehorse

A Guide to Grooming, Feeding, and Handling the Equine Athlete

T. A. Landers

• Publisher: Eclipse Press
• eBook ISBN:
  9781493079421
• Year: 2023

Taking care of a racehorse involves many facets—from keeping the horse happy to recognizing any signs of lameness to knowing how to muck a stall. Author T.A. Landers, a former master groom turned trainer, breaks down all aspects of racehorse care in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner that will leave the reader with more confidence in handling these magnificent animals. Professional Care of the Racehorse provides photographs and detailed explanations of grooming, feeding, restraining, tacking, and handling racehorses. The book also explains the necessary equipment and its proper use and care. All of this thrown in together with a few tips on horse psychology makes it an excellent resource for anyone who works with horses.

Table of contents

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 Proper Horse Handling
• Chapter 2 Restraining Methods
• Chapter 3 Grooming, Clipping, and Washing
• Chapter 4 Care of the Feet
• Chapter 5 Feeding
• Chapter 6 Mucking Stalls
• Chapter 7 Tacking Up
• Chapter 8 Untacking and Cooling Out
• Chapter 9 Boots and Bandages
• Chapter 10 General Health Care
• Chapter 11 Detecting and Treating Lameness
• Chapter 12 Ailments and Treatments
• Chapter 13 Common Stable Vices
• Chapter 14 Miscellaneous Stable Duties
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Acknowledgments
• Bibliography
• Photo Credits
• About the Author