Horse Health : Master Equine Wellness Through Rehabilitation, Massage, and Science-Based Care - from Basic Anatomy to Holistic Healing Methods.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Saage, Artemis.

Contributor:

English, Saage Media GmbH -.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horses--Health.

Horses.

Veterinary anatomy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (261 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ahrensburg : tredition Verlag, 2024.

Summary:

This comprehensive guide focuses on equine anatomy, physiology, and natural medicine. It combines traditional veterinary knowledge with alternative healing methods, such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, and physiotherapy, to promote horse health and wellness. Topics include the horse’s skeletal and muscular systems, organ functions, metabolic processes, training physiology, and injury prevention. Practical advice on first aid, preventive care, and stable pharmacy essentials is provided, along with insights into movement theory and performance optimization. The book is designed for horse owners, equine caregivers, and enthusiasts, offering both scientifically grounded information and holistic approaches to improve horse care and understanding. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Imprint

introduction

1 Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse

1.1 Musculoskeletal System

1.1.1 Skeletal structure and bone structure

1.1.2 Muscles and tendons

1.1.3 Hoof mechanism

1.1.4 Spinal function

1.2 Organ Systems

1.2.1 Respiratory organs

1.2.2 Digestive tract

1.2.3 Cardiovascular system

1.2.4 Nervous system

1.2.5 Hormonal system

1.3 Metabolic Processes

1.3.1 Energy balance

1.3.2 Mineral metabolism

1.3.3 Vitamin requirements

1.3.4 Water balance

2 Natural Healing Methods

2.1 Herbal Medicine

2.1.1 Healing herbs for respiratory tract

2.1.2 Digestive herbs

2.1.3 Immune system strengthening plants

2.1.4 Wound healing herbs

2.2 Physiotherapy

2.2.1 Manual therapy

2.2.2 Kinesiological taping

2.2.3 Massage techniques

2.3 Alternative Therapies Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9783384430779

3384430778

OCLC:

1478698882