Supplemental notes and articles from a seminar on the equine foot. Contents: The Blood Supply to the Horse's Foot by Janet Douglas, MA, VetMB, MRCVS -- Causes and Classifications of Laminitis by Robert A. Eustace, BVSc, Cert.EO, Cert.EP, FRCVS -- Treatment Regimes for Laminitis and Founder by Robert A. Eustace, BVSc, Cert.EO, Cert.EP, FRCVS -- Onchymycosis by Burney Chapman, CJF -- Current Research Update by Anne Negri, CJF -- Navicular Syndrome in the Horse by Tracy A. Turner, DVM, MS, DipL.ACVS

Skin is the barometer of your horse's health. What it is, what it does and how to maintain it in perfect health.

Includes glossary, index.

includes 120 illustrations, glossary, resource directory, index.

More than 120 color illustrations. Includes glossary, list of breed associations, index.

Three simple sections allow you to identify problems and, where possible, treat them yourself. Flow charts lead to clear descriptions of diagnoses and treatments, and a final section explains more technical procedures and terms.

Includes articles on: Canadian horse industry/economic impact, racing industry, breeding industry, equine studies (coaching, farrier, veterinary), Canadian equestrian federations, government, references.

Seminar notes and articles from a seminar series on natural health products and integrative medicine research projects at the Equine Research Centre, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.\n\nSeminar 1\nEchinacea: Farm to Pharm in the Animal Industry by John Baker\nThe Animal Industry as an Emerging New Market for Flaxseed by Glenn Pizzey\nThe Right Whey for Cell Defense by Gary Pusillo\nHerbs for Horses: Industry Overview and Implications for Equine Health by Wendy Pearson\nThe Use and Misuse of Nutraceuticals and Medicinal Herbs in Animals by Joyce Harman\nGovernment Regulations and the Equine Nutraceuticals Industry by Leesa Nacht\nApplied Research: The Medicinal Herbs for Horses Initiative by Wendy Pearson\nHerbs in Veterinary Medicine: A Practitioner's Perspective by Rober Butler\nHolistic Treatment of Equine Cushings Disease by Joyce Harman\nEvening Primrose: Farm to Pharm by John Baker\nComplementary Therapies for the Horse: Course Notes\n\n\nSeminar 2\nWhat is Complementary Veterinary Therapy? by Nigel Dodman\nHolistic Horse Keeping by Madalyn Ward\nEquine Chiropractic: The Horse-Saddle-Rider Interrelationship: Basic Biomechanics and Common Sense by Sue Ann Lesser\nIntroduction to Equine Acupuncture by Madalyn Ward\nBasic Equine Stretching by Nancy Spencer\nHomeopathy and First Aid for Horses by Madalyn Ward\nHerbology by Cindy Lankenau\nA Kinematic Approach to Soft Tissue Management and Recovery: Looking at rehabilitative strategies and techniques that can be used to facilitate tissue repair and achieve the most functional outcome possible for a horse. by Nancy Spencer

Notes and articles from a seminar on performance horse gaits and movement which featured Dr. Hilary Clayton and Dr. Sue Dyson. The information presented is quite technical. \n\nContents:\n\nNew Information on Gait Analysis by Dr. Hilary Clayton\n\nThe Pre-Purchase Examination by Dr. Sue Dyson\n\nChoosing a Young Horse with Athletic Potential by Dr. Hilary Clayton\n\nPrevention and Management of Common Performance Injuries by Dr. Sue Dyson

The FEI Samsung International Equine Sports Medicine Conference was held in advance of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Due to concerns about horse welfare during extremely hot and/or humid conditions, the focus was on heat stress, dehydration, and other metabolic emergencies and how to prevent them, particularly during the endurance phase of the Three Day Combined Events. The articles are useful for any performance horses competing in hot/humid conditions in any equine sport. Articles include: Considerations in Planning the Olympic Three Day Event Courses, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in Horses Under Hot/Humid Conditions, Physiological Responses of Horses Exercising at 20C/40% RH, 30C/40% RH, and 30C/80% RH. Plasma Metabolite and Enzyme Changes During Field and Treadmill Exercise and the Effect of Elevated Temperature and Humidity, The Modified Cardiac Recovery Index (Ridgway Test): Possibly an Additional Aid for the Clinician in the Ten Minute Box of a Three-Day Event Held Under FEI Rules, Effects of Dehydration on Thermoregulartory and Vascular Volume Responses in the Horse During Low Intensity Exercise\nHeart-Rate Response and Plasma Lactate Concentrations of Horses Competing in the Endurance Phase of the Three Day Combined Events, Water Loss in Horses During Three Day Event Competition, Effects of Oral Fluid Composition, Tonicity and Temperature on Fluid and Electrolyte Balance in Horses, Effects of Dehydration and Hyperhydration on Hyperhydration on Fluid balance in the Exercising Standardbred Horse, Correlations Between Rations and Performance in Three Day Event Horses, Biomechanical Analysis of Eventers, Respiratory Stress and Demands of the Eventing Competition etc.