The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys: Introduction to Ownership and Care

by Chris J. Mortensen

Overview

Relating to horse and donkey ownership, The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys is an introductory guide providing expert advice on current ethical management practices. The history, evolution, and domestication of equids is covered, along with equine anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behaviour, learning and cognition, communication, health and disease, hoof care, first aid, parasitic infections, preventive measures, pregnancy, and foal management. Functional topics are also covered, including: body condition scoring; estimating body weight; calculating dietary rations; stabling; management of abnormal behaviours; and stereotypes. The information presented is expert-led but designed to be applicable to the novice or experienced owner in the stable yard. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781912178889
Publisher:	5m Publishing
Publication date:	10/31/2018
Series:	The Horse Riding and Management Series
Pages:	328
Sales rank:	876,131
Product dimensions:	(w) x (h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Chris J. Mortensen works in animal conservation. His scientific research has investigated nutritional and stress impacts on equine reproduction.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Chapter 1 History of Equidae 1

Chapter 2 The World's Equids 15

Chapter 3 Basic Equine Physiology 33

Chapter 4 Breeds of Horses and Donkeys 71

Chapter 5 Complexities of Horse and Donkey Behavior 123

Chapter 6 Feeding Horses and Donkeys 165

Chapter 7 Proper Housing and Pasture Maintenance 201

Chapter 8 Equine Health 227

Chapter 9 Equine Reproduction 263

Appendix 1 Common Breeds Listings 281

Appendix 2 Height Conversion Table 291

Appendix 3 Global Population of Horses and Donkeys 293

Index 305