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.

An essential and comprehensive guide to all major skin conditions.

Includes glossary, index.

includes 120 illustrations, glossary, resource directory, index.

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

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

Covers purchasing and costing, stable management, pony types and breeds, saddlery, feeding, grooming, foot care, ailments, safe transport, and problem ponies.

Horses' physiological response to exercise, adaptation to exercise, training responses, factors limiting performance, and sprint vs. endurance exercise. Highly technical.