Equine science / Rick Parker.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parker, Rick, 1949-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horses.

Horses--Health.

Physical Description:

xiv, 671 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Clifton Park, N.Y. : Delmar Learning, [2003]

Summary:

Equine Science, 2E is an introduction to the science of horses and offers a wide range of topics including history, breeds, breeding and genetics, nutrition and feeding, movement and unsoundness of selection, and health management and training. The book discusses management and equine businesses, and gives tips on how to obtain a job or career in the equine industry. It is also organized so that information is easy to find with charts, graphs, and tables available for reference.

Contents:

Chapter 1 History and Development of the Horse 1

Evolution of the Horse

Domestication of the Horse

Mythology and the Horse

History of Horses and Mules in the United States

The Twentieth Century

Chapter 2 Status and Future of the Horse Industry 37

World Distribution of Horses, Donkeys, and Mules

Growth and Decline of the U.S. Horse, Donkey, and Mule Industry

Status of the U.S. Horse Industry

Future of the U.S. Horse Industry

Research in the Horse Industry

Chapter 3 Breeds, Types, and Classes of Horses 51

Classifications and Types

Common Breeds of Horses

Miniature Horses

Rare Breeds

Feral Horses

Donkeys

Mules

Chapter 4 Cells, Tissues, and Organs 77

Chapter 5 Functional Anatomy 95

Animal Surfaces and Body Systems

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Respiratory System

The Circulatory System

The Nervous System

The Reproductive System

The Endocrine System

Chapter 6 Biomechanics of Movement 137

Nervous System Control

How Muscles Contract

Muscle Fibers

Fatigue of Muscles

Heat

Muscles Involved in Gaits

Gaits and Action

Conformation and Action

Common Gait Defects

Center of Gravity

Chapter 7 Unsoundness 159

Blemishes versus Unsoundness

Causes of Unsoundness

Location of Common Blemishes and Unsoundnesses

Stable Vices Affecting Usefulness

Examining Horses for Soundness

Chapter 8 Selecting and Judging Horses 188

Parts of a Horse

Adopting Wild Horses

Judging

Colors and Markings

Horse Scorecard

Qualities of a Judge

Chapter 9 Determining Age, Height, and Weight of Horses 217

Importance of Age

Using Teeth to Determine Age

Structure of the Tooth

Number and Type of Teeth

Other Indicators of Age

Measuring Horses

Chapter 10 Genetics 236

Coat Color

Genetic Abnormalities

Chapter 11 Reproduction and Breeding 260

Physiology of Reproduction

Care and Management of the Stallion

Care of the Pregnant Mare

Artificial Insemination

Embryo Transfer

Artificial Control of Breeding

Chapter 12 Digestion and Nutrition 288

Evolution of Horse Nutrition

Digestive System

Anatomy and Function

Needs for Feed

Nutrient Needs

Water

Requirements and Allowances

Chapter 13 Feeds and Feeding Horses 312

Determining What to Feed

Feeds for Horses

Sample Rations

Calculating Nutrients

Feeding Management Recommendations

Chapter 14 Health Management 334

Signs of Health

Managing Health through Proper Nutrition

Horse Health Program

Immunity

Vaccinations

Causes of Disease

Diseases of Horses

Poisonous Plants

First Aid for Horses

Chapter 15 Parasite Control 376

Internal Parasites

External Parasites

Flying Insects

Prevention and Control

Chapter 16 Common Management Practices 402

Recognizing Stress in Horses

Marking or Identifying Horses

Neonatal Procedures

Weaning and Castration

Bedding

Fly Control

Management of Pastures

Wound Management

Chapter 17 Shoeing and Hoof Care 433

Structure of the Foot

Care of the Hoof

Horseshoeing

Chapter 18 Buildings and Equipment 454

Recommended Environment

Space Requirements for Horses

Horse Barns

Stalls

Arenas and Indoor Training Facilities

Shelters

Feed and Water Facilities

Fences

Chapter 19 Horse Behavior and Training 478

Learning

Imprinting

Senses

Working with Horse Behavior

Communication and Training

Longeing

Fitness

Chapter 20 Equitation 505

Saddles

Western Equitation

English Equitation

Loading and Hauling

Haltering

Tying the Horse

Chapter 21 Business Aspects 536

Evaluating the Costs of Doing Business

Budgets

Records Improve Profitability

Using an Accounting System for Analysis

Income Tax

Estate Planning

The Computer in Management Decisions

Management

Planning

The Secret of Business Success

Setting Goals for Business Management Decisions

Human Resources and the Business

Marketing

Boarding Agreements

Insurance

Chapter 22 Career Opportunities 578

General Skills and Knowledge

Entrepreneurship

Employment in the Horse Industry

Education and Experience

Equine Industry

Supervised Agricultural Experience

Identifying a Job

Getting a Job

Occupational Safety.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0766835316

OCLC:

48857926