The Complete Horse Owner's Health Guide

Your comprehensive veterinary guide to equine health, from daily care to emergency situations. Written by Dr. Rosemary Stolzer-Bolton, DVM, this 73-page guide covers the essential health knowledge every horse owner needs, with practical guidance you can use in the barn today. What's inside: • Equine health fundamentals — vital signs, body condition scoring, daily observation • Nutrition & feeding — forage, concentrates, supplements, seasonal adjustments • Colic — types, recognition, field treatment, prevention strategies • Lameness & hoof care — farrier schedules, hoof anatomy, common lameness causes • Dental care — floating schedules, signs of dental pain, wolf teeth • Parasite management — fecal egg counts, targeted deworming, resistance prevention • Vaccinations — core vs risk-based, scheduling, regional considerations • Common diseases — strangles, EPM, laminitis, Cushing's, metabolic syndrome • Wound care — field treatment, when to call the vet, bandaging techniques • Eye emergencies — ulcers, uveitis, when time matters • Respiratory health — heaves, IAD, strangles, environmental management • Reproduction — breeding basics, foaling preparation, neonatal care • Senior horse care — PPID, dental needs, nutrition, quality of life • Emergency signs — when to call the vet NOW • Seasonal care — summer heat, winter management, mud season • Records & costs — financial planning, insurance, health documentation