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Books for the Health and Care of Horses
Equine Fitness:
A Program of Exercises and Routines for Your Horse
Get your horse in shape and maintain his overall fitness, regardless of his age or abilities.
Equine Fitness shows you how, with a simple conditioning program made up of fun exercise routines specifically designed to enhance your horse’s strength and agility.
Clear, step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations make the exercises easy to follow.
The book includes a handy set of pocket-sized cards that you can tear out and use while on horseback or in the ring.
Where Does My Horse Hurt?:
A Hands-On Guide to Evaluating Pain and Dysfunction Using Chiropractic Methods
Providing a complete body evaluation with step-by-step color photographs and diagrams to direct the way, this guide familiarizes owners with their horses’ bodies and teaches them how to become sensitive to any discomfort their horses may have.
Once the evaluation has been completed, valuable guidance on the course of treatment needed and how to find the appropriate professional to do it is provided.
It educates savvy horse owners, helping to keep their horses pain free, saving them money on veterinary bills, and leading to better overall performance.
MicroCurrent for Horses
(and other vital therapies you should know)
MicroCurrent for Horses (and other vital therapies you should know) is reference book for professionals and horse owners interested in microcurrent therapy. It explores the past and present methods of this amazing therapy as well as many other complimentary therapies. With the addition of the many other therapies you can dramatically improve your results. This book is a real how-to book that reveals what many have paid thousands to learn in courses. The users of this knowledge will be empowered to tackle horse lameness issues with confidence. The reader will learn how to be more proactive in the care of their horses, saving money and down time. Expensive treatments such as shock-wave, joint injections, and surgery may not be the only option. Everyday new users discover how helpful these methods are for tendon, ligaments, hoof problems, body soreness and much more. There are simply too many barns with unsound horses that need not be. Examples of other animals including dogs, cats, and goats benefit from these therapies as well.
Veterinary Acupuncture: Ancient Art to Modern Medicine
by Allen M. Schoen
This revision reflects major updating, expansion of hot topics, and coverage of trends, current areas of research interest, and controversies in veterinary acupuncture.
The book begins with the history and concepts of acupuncture and continues with the anatomic and neurophysiologic basis of acupuncture, research on acupuncture, practical techniques, instrumentation, and point selection. Part two covers acupuncture in small animals, including a canine atlas, avian acupuncture, and chapters that focus on disorders grouped by body systems. Part three is devoted to acupuncture in large animals. It begins with three different equine atlases, followed by equine acupuncture treatment according to body system, and concludes with acupuncture in cattle and a porcine acupuncture atlas. Part four covers failures in veterinary acupuncture and veterinary manipulative therapies.
Veterinary Acupuncture
by Alan M. Klide,
Shiu H. Kung
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Drawing on medical and scientific literature in diverse languages, Veterinary Acupuncture presents a world of information on this traditional form of Chinese medicine.
For veterinarians to examine the theory and practice of acupuncture.
For livestock owners and trainers to acquaint themselves with the evidence they need to understand and appreciate the benefits it may offer their animals.
For scientists to use as a source of information for the study of pain and acupuncture.
Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual
by Nancy A. Zidonis
If you have ever wished for health care or medical treatment for you or your animals that is free, sage and simple to use, available night and day, and whereever you are, be assured that it exists, and it is right at your fingertips. It is called Acupressure. "Equine Acupressure, A Working Manual" provides a thorough overview of the origins of acupressure (TCM), explains its effectiveness and describes its benefits.
The meridian system is picturedand described in detail, including each meridian's function, how it relates to the internal organs and other parts of the body, and the indicators for treatment.
This book teaches the reader how to perform acupressure treatments, what to do before, during and after, and when not to perform acupressure. It stresses that attunement to the horese and allowing him to be the guide throughout the treatment is of utmost importance. This book teaches how to observe the horse and what to expect.
Understanding Equine Acupuncture : Your Guide to Horse Health Care and Management (Horse Health Care Library)
by Rhonda Rathgeber
Publisher: Eclipse Press
Examines the history of an ancient Eastern medical technique and its application to horses. Understanding Equine Acupuncture examines the history of an ancient Eastern medical technique, its principles, and application to horses.
Acupuncture is becoming a widely accepted alternative therapy for both humans and equines, and in horses, it is being used to treat a number of conditions from lameness to infertility.
Many veterinarians incorporate acupuncture into traditional treatment programs.
Equine Landmark Anatomy & Acupoint Energetics
Equine Landmark Anatomy & Acupoint Energetics breaks new ground in the filed of Equine Acupressure and Acupuncture. This DVD provides an exceptional tool for both the professional and the student.
This DVD: - Identifies significant equine anatomical landmarks - Discusses & demonstrates the flowof the 12 major meridians, governing & conception vessel - Describes functions & energetics, and shows the locations of all the aupoints in the basic acupoint classifications.
Equine Acupressure: A Working Manual
This user-friendly guide to acupressure is filled with easy to follow photographs, charts and illustrations. The acupressure meridian system, acupoints and treatment plans are explained in detail along with complete charts showing the location of the points.
Acupresure is a safe, noninvasive and powerful way to participate in your horse's optimal health. This book inlcudes the basics of equine acupressure, plus 15 specific treatments for common equine physical and training conditions.
The Merck Veterinary Manual
This new edition of the veterinary classic has been completely revised and redesigned.
A two-column format and use of color throughout make the text and tables easy to read, and for the very first time, color images have been included to enhance and illustrate the text.
In addition to extensive revisions and updates, this edition includes expanded coverage of exotics, new material on zoonoses, and up-to-date chapters on new and emerging topics in veterinary medicine.
~ Huisheng Xie
Xie's Chinese Veterinary Herbology serves as a practical guide to the theory and application of Chinese Herbal Medicine into veterinary practices. Divided into three parts, the book covers herbal materia medica used in treating various disorders and diseases, herbal formulas, and the clinical application of treatments. The book also outlines each herb's history, the formulation of herbal recipes, energetic actions, indications and contraindications of each formula, dosages, and clinical and pharmacological studies performed with herbal treatments. This text serves as an invaluable reference to veterinarians looking to expand treatment options.
From the Back Cover
Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) has been practiced for more than 4,000 years, and along with acupuncture is an important component of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. Veterinarians are increasingly using these treatment methods in a clinical setting, Chinese Veterinary Herbology will serve as a clear, practical guide to the theory and application of CHM into established veterinary practices.
