Horses and ponies: general interest Books
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp HowPros Horseback Riding for Beginners
£15.59
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp The Healing Power Of Horses
£12.99
Baldega Books Horses 2026 Calendar
£13.29
Eclectic Horseman Communications, Inc. A Drink of Water - Quotes by Jim Hicks
£24.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Heavy Horses
Book SynopsisHeavy horses played a pivotal role in the development of western economies, toiling in mines and quarries, at mills, factories and docks, alongside canals and railway lines, in fields and pasture. This book examines the breeds and their qualities, their historical role, the industry that built up around them and the revival years.Table of ContentsGlossary; Introduction; The breeds and breeding; Working and showing heavy horses; Heavy horses in agriculture, forestry and trade; Marketing, promotion and leisure; Further information; Where to see heavy horses.
£999.99
Workman Publishing Horse Health Care A StepByStep Photographic Guide
Book SynopsisA healthy horse is a happy horse. Packed with dozens of essential health care skills every horse owner should know, this guide will help you keep your animal healthy, save you money, and make your horse operation more self-sufficient. Cherry Hill provides illustrated step-by-step instructions for routine medical maintenance like hoof care, dental exams, and checking vital signs, while also showing you how to deal with an injured horse and the correct techniques for treating wounds, giving injections, wrapping a leg, and preventing infection.
£16.14
Medina Publishing Ltd Royal Heritage The Story of Jordans Arab Horses
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£33.25
St Martin's Press Riding Home
Book SynopsisEquine therapy has long been a staple activity for special-needs children and adults, and its physical benefits are evident. In Riding Home, Horse Nation''s must read book of 2016, Tim Hayes uses his own vast experience working with horses combined with scientific research to show us how and why horses and our relationships with them are also able to heal our emotional and psychological wounds.Riding Home provides riveting examples of how equine therapy has become one of today's most effective, cutting-edge methods of healing where so often traditional therapy and prescription drugs have failed.The natural ability of a horse to accept, without judgment, a soldier with PTSD who has seen or done horrific things, and by so doing, express compassion and benevolent acknowledgmentoften preventing suicideis extraordinary. At-risk youth in equine programs find that horses don't judge or criticize them, allowing them to express painful feelings for the f
£16.19
Trafalgar Square In the Middle Are the Horsemen
Book SynopsisAn entertaining and inspiring autobiography. In 2008, 26-year old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike that of other young adults. A university graduate and modern pentathlete, he suffered both a career-ending injury and a painful breakup, leaving him suddenly adrift. The son of prominent Canadian equestrians, Maynard decided to spend the next year as a 'working student'. In the horse industry, working students aspire to become professional riders or trainers, and willingly trade labour for hands-on education. Here Maynard chronicles his experiences – good and bad – and we follow along as one year becomes three. What began as a casual adventure gradually transforms, and a life's purpose comes sharply into focus.Trade ReviewTik writes beautifully, the book is full of wry humour and beautiful descriptions of his world and the horses he shares it with. Read this book as a delightful memoir and perhaps as a social commentary on the equestrian world, but for those who want to learn more, to improve their relationship with their horses, this is a gold mine. * Horse and Pony Ireland *In the Middle are the Horseman is a good and entertaining read. The honest tales of life as a working pupil on an equestrian gap year or three made me wistful; what a wonderful dream to live out, and I’m so glad for him that it has had a happy ending. The writing is crisp, the pace lively and the book is peppered with good anecdotes as well as increasingly honest self reflection. * Nelipot cottage *Table of ContentsPart One: Working Student A Slap Across the Face 'Not Many Decent Stables are Interested in Taking Working Students' Lord of the Manor 'Your Leg is Too Short' 'We Can't Leave you Along on a Horse for Five Minutes' A Silver Lining Every Answer Leads to More Questions Herr Stecken On Eventing Ocala, Florida Working Student Position; Priceless Uncomplicated Horses are Optional 'Hubris? Me?' I Love You, Karen O'Connor! Cutting in with Captain Canada One Day with Ian Millar And Now For Something Completely Different Loving, Texas 'This is a Lot Different than Roping Cattle' On Cutting A Different Kind of Education It's Easy to Teach Someone to Ride On Eventing (II) 'She's Tough' Wellington, Florida Anne Kursinski's Secrets Asa Bird A Horseman's Pledge On the Importance of Correct Paperwork The Almost End 'Nope, No Cattle' Interstate Frenchtown, New Jersey 'You Just Need to Listen' 'You Just Need to Ride Better Sapphire is Hurt and I Call a Psychic Quitter Back Against the Ropes Still Hungry Part Two: Professional Troncones On Enthusiasm 'Can he Ride?' On Remarkable Horses, too, Are More Forgiving Than We Deserve Letter to Myself Winning is the Easy Part 'If There was a Bunch of Indians Headed My Way' On Pain It is Unbelievable that Magic Like That Can Vanish On Horsemanship No Sulking Acknowledgements
£999.99
Workman Publishing Getting the Most from Riding Lessons
Book SynopsisStressing the benefits of preparation, Mike Smith helps you retain and even improve your riding skills in between lessons. Brushing up on the basics of horsemanship, identifying key goals, and conditioning riding muscles are all part of Smith’s regimen, which is designed to enhance your riding experience and maximize the benefits of precious lesson time. With insights into understanding horse behavior and advice on how to effectively communicate with your instructor, you’ll gain the confidence to take your riding to the next level.
£14.24
Workman Publishing Games on Horseback
Book SynopsisSaddle up and get ready for some fun! Improve your equestrian skills as you play more than 50 exciting games that include obstacle courses, charades, and barrel races. These delightful diversions will not only help you master the finer points of balance, steering, and leading, but also provide a special bonding experience for you and your horse. Adaptable for riders of all styles and skill levels, each game is presented with clearly illustrated instructions and necessary safety considerations. Who’s ready for the Root Beer Relay?
£16.14
Workman Publishing The Horse Doctor Is In: A Kentucky Veterinarian's
Book SynopsisThis practical guide to equine health care is filled with sound advice that is presented in a warm and approachable tone. Experienced veterinarian Brent Kelley offers proven methods for dealing with a variety of medical situations every horse owner is likely to encounter, from pregnancy and foaling to fractures and infections. With examples drawn from real-life stories, Kelley helps you confidently and effectively manage common ailments and provide the necessary care to keep your horse healthy and happy.
£16.14
Workman Publishing The Horse Behavior Problem Solver: All Your
Book SynopsisUnderstanding your horse’s behavior is an essential aspect of creating a mutual bond of trust, respect, and friendship. In a handy question-and-answer format, Dr. Jessica Jahiel explains the language and logic of how horses learn and communicate, enabling you to interpret and properly respond to your animal’s quirky ways. From fear of the vet to unstoppable kicking, this guide provides proven techniques for helping your horse break bad habits, along with creative ideas for fostering a healthy relationship filled with love and affection.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage: Designing and
Book SynopsisKeeping your own horses requires dedication, hard work, and a sincere interest in the well-being of your animals. This practical guide shows you how to design efficient facilities and establish effective maintenance routines so that your horses can stay happy, healthy, and safe on even the smallest plots of land. Offering expert advice on barn designs, fencing options, and pasture management, Cherry Hill stresses the importance of understanding horse behavior and environmentally responsible land stewardship as integral aspects of a pleasurable and rewarding horsekeeping experience.
£20.90
Workman Publishing Among Wild Horses: A Portrait of the Pryor
Book SynopsisSee the wild horses run! The Pryor Mountain Mustangs have roamed the high desert and mountains of the American West for centuries. Descended from steeds brought over by the Spanish conquistadores, their untamable nature and enduring courage inspire awe in all who have the chance to see them. Photographer Lynne Pomeranz spent two years with these magnificent creatures along the Montana-Wyoming state line, and her startlingly intimate photographs capture the resilience and free spirit that define these mustangs.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Horse Hoof Care
Book SynopsisHelp your horse put his best foot forward! Stressing the critical importance of hoof care to your horse’s overall health, this guide covers all aspects of proper hoof maintenance — from dealing with lost shoes, cracks, and thrush to promoting healthy hooves through a balanced diet. With in-depth discussions of hoof anatomy, the role of the farrier, and the importance of daily routines, Horse Hoof Care provides everything you need to know to give your horse a solid foundation of healthy, strong hooves.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Starting & Running Your Own Horse Business, 2nd
Book SynopsisTurn your passion for horses into a successful business. Full of proven techniques to help you maximize profits and minimize headaches, this practical guide shows you how to create a viable business plan, identify marketing opportunities, and efficiently maintain your facilities. With savvy tips on reducing veterinary and feed costs, you’ll learn how to make your operation self-sufficient and keep it financially sustainable. Whether you run a boarding stable or a riding camp, you’re sure to find the information you need to keep your business running smoothly.
£16.14
Workman Publishing What Every Horse Should Know: A Training Guide to
Book SynopsisTrain your horse to embrace a life around humans. Focusing on developing the skills vital for every domesticated horse, this guide stresses the importance of creating an atmosphere where both trainer and horse can overcome fear and cultivate mutual respect. With a series of tests to gauge your horse’s knowledge and training exercises to enrich and strengthen your horse’s comfort around people, you can increase attentiveness, boost confidence, and help your horse reach his full potential.
£16.14
Workman Publishing 40 Fundamentals of English Riding: Essential
Book SynopsisLearn correct seat, leg, and hand positions; the three basic gaits of walk, trot, and canter; how to perform halt and half-halt; how to direct a horse’s movement correctly and energetically; and much more. Each fundamental is defined and explained, with plenty of tips on proper technique and an emphasis on how to avoid common errors.
£28.50
Workman Publishing Knowing Horses: Q&As to Boost Your Equine IQ
Book SynopsisDid you know that a miniature horse weighs just a few pounds, while a giant draft horse can weigh well over a ton? Or that from a standstill a mule can jump, kangaroo-like, more than five feet high? With answers to hundreds of questions about behavior, physiology, training, and special breed characteristics, Knowing Horses has all your horse quandaries covered.
£12.99
Workman Publishing The Horse-Lover's Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition: A–Z
Book SynopsisHere is a completely revised, full-color second edition of the established go-to source for equestrian information. This comprehensive A-to-Z guide covers “everything horse” and bridges gaps in the equestrian universe between English and Western styles. More than 1,700 entries explain wide-ranging topics such as breeds, tack, facilities, equine care and management, health and safety issues, riding styles and disciplines, shows, and much more. Whether you’re a rodeo hand, thoroughbred racer, seasoned professional, or armchair admirer, you’ll get everything you need from noted equestrian author Jessie Haas’ clear and thorough descriptions. American Horse Publications Association's Equine Media Awards Winner
£20.89
Trafalgar Square Begin and Begin Again: The Bright Optimism of
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£22.94
Trafalgar Square Land of the Horses: A True Story of a Lost Soul
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£16.16
John Blake Publishing Ltd Merlin
Book SynopsisThis is the true story of an unusual hero. Tall, dark and handsome and often surrounded by an admiring crowd, this is no film star but an eight-year old bay gelding from the Mounted Branch of the Metropolitan Police. Horses such as Merlin go through a challenging training process to prepare them for life in the force. There are three stages of training; red, amber and green. Reports from his early training show that Merlin was sometimes naughty and spirited - but once his training was complete he was disciplined enough to maintain order at some of the toughest and most high-profile events in London. This book looks at Merlin's daily life and duties and his fascinating partnership with his mounted constable, Karen Howell. When Karen first met Merlin during his training it was love at first sight and over the years she has developed an intriguing bond with this brave, eccentric and deeply individual character.
£11.69
Poetry Wales Press Hoofpicks: Photographs of the Horse in Wales
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£999.99
Fox Chapel Publishers International The Working Horse Manual
Book SynopsisThis superb book was initially published in 1998 and has been out of print for several years. This new edition has been updated to show the most recent developments in all areas relating to the heavy horse industry. The Working Horse Manual has been designed to act as bible for heavy horse enthusiasts. Diana Zeuner has collected articles from 24 leading heavy horse experts who, between them, have covered a wide array of topics including: o Choosing your breed o Harnesses and harnessing o Horses in forestry o Multiple hitches o Farriery o Ploughing o Plaiting o Horse-drawn machinery and equipment o Veterinary care o Transport law o Caring for horse-drawn vehicles o Road driving For this new edition the chapters about Training for Horsemen, Working Horses in Forestry and Transport and the Law have been completely updated to reflect recent changes. The rest of the book has also been amended accordingly. This new edition also has an increased section on cross-country driving and an improved 'useful addresses' section. The book is highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams. The Working Horse Manual is the only UK book of this type and is on the recommended reading list of the British Driving Society.
£19.96
ACA Publishing Limited A Man and his Horse
Book SynopsisA Man and His Horse is the story of a young man who is forced to flee Beijing during the Cultural Revolution. Coming from an intellectual family that is being torn apart by political campaigns, Wen Bo is barred from signing up with the Inner Mongolia Production and Construction Corps that he desperately wants to join in order to avoid the fate of being sent to an even poorer and more remote rural area. He decides to take a chance by sneaking aboard a train carrying new recruits bound for Inner Mongolia. Once there, deprived of the love of the girl who helped him escape, Wen Bo finds solace in a unique kind of love that he establishes with a feisty black horse.This autobiographical novel is based on the real-life experiences of a physician in Beijing. It shows how love, even one between a man and his horse, can compensate for what the Cultural Revolution tried to destroy.
£16.99
Saage Books Pferderassen Warmblüter
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£17.67
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Empathie auf vier Hufen: Einblicke in Erleben und
Book SynopsisWhat effect can horses develop in a setting based on depth psychology? In moving conversations with patients and therapists, Birgit Heintz gains insights into the fascinating work with horses. The author frames her very personal perspectives with current findings from neurobiology and infant research as well as the evolutionary history of empathy. She describes in detail the phenomena of resonance and influences on the transference process in the relationship triangle therapist - horse - patient. This in-depth insight into the practice of horse-assisted psychotherapy is a must for all those who are interested in both the psychological relationships and the nature of horses.
£27.89
The University of Chicago Press Precarious Partners
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£74.10
The University of Chicago Press Precarious Partners Horses and Their Humans in
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£26.00
MU - University of Texas Press The Horses of the Sahara
Book SynopsisThe first European-authored study of Arabian horses.Table of Contents Preface, by Stuart Cloete Acknowledgments Translator’s Introduction Preliminary Chapter. The horses of the Sahara—Sources of information—Guarantees of exactitude—Difficulty of obtaining information—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader—Numerous treatises about horses written by Arabic sages. Chapter Two. Dealing with the origins of the Arabian horses—A singular letter written by the Emir Abd-el-Kader—Four great eras—God created the horse from the wind—The horse, according to the Koran, is the supreme blessing—The colors of horses according to the terrain in which they live—The moral attributes of horses. Chapter Three. The Barb or Barbary horse—Call a horse Arabian, Barb, Turk, or Persian, he is still the horse of the Orient—Letter from the Emir Abd-el-Kader—Letter from M. Ferdinand de Lesseps describing horseraces in Alexandria—Weights carried by horses in Africa. Chapter Four. The horses of the Sahara—Traditional love for horses as a religious duty—Proverbs—Popular verses—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader—The horses of the Sahara are superior to those of the Tell. Chapter Five. The undoubted purity of blood of the Barbs of the Sahara—Families of Arabian horses—The perfection of the horse; the noble horse—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader—Horses divided into two families: Arabian and foreign horses. Chapter Six. About stallions and mares—Mating—Gestation—Foaling—Care and feeding of the mare and foal—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader—The foal takes after the sire—Strictness with regard to the purity of blood lines. Chapter Seven. The training of the colt—Very early training—Training after weaning—Exercise—Names given to horses—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader. Chapter Eight. Feed—Camel’s and ewe’s milk—Dates—Feeding according to the season—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader—Rest and fat are the enemies of the horse. Chapter Nine. Grooming, hygiene, and proportions—The choosing of feed and water—Methods of predetermining the height and qualities of a horse—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader—Method of judging the size and future qualities of a horse. Chapter Ten. Colors—Attributes of certain colors—Splotches—Whorls or tufts—Favorite colors—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader. Chapter Eleven. Selection and purchase of horses—Reasons for disqualification or elimination—Selling methods—The Arabic horse-dealer—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader—Genealogical trees Poetic quotations and anecdotes. Chapter Twelve. Farriery—Master smith, their prerogatives, their tools—Cold shoeing—Drawbacks of European horseshoes. Chapter Thirteen. Tack—The Arabic saddle, et cetera—Superiority of Arabic tack. Chapter Fourteen. General principles of the Arabic horsemen—Frugality—Sobriety—Respect for a horse—The study of the nature of horses—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader—Horseracing among the Arabs. Chapter Fifteen. Veterinary medicine among the Arabs—A word about the Arabic veterinary art—Veterinarian sages—Free services—Diseases of the horse—Observations of the Emir Abd-el-Kader. Chapter Sixteen. Gelding of the Arabian horse—Methods employed—Superstitions—Observations of the Emir Abed-el-Kader. Chapter Seventeen. The usefulness to be derived from the native horse—Notes on the Barb or Oriental horse—The use of the Arabian horse—Quotations from the Bible and the Koran. Chapter Eighteen. The Opinion of the Emir Abd-el-Kader with respect to the Arabian horse—The number of days an Arabian horse can journey—The distance covered in one day—An example of sobriety and endurance—Reasons for training horses from an early age—Why mares are more expensive—Pedigrees—Tribes which own famous horses—The homogeneity of Barbs and Arabians—Precepts for the care and feeding of the horse—Draft or work horses. Chapter Nineteen. The war horse—His conformation and attributes. Chapter Twenty. Letters to the author—Opinions of some of the leading horsemen in France—The deplorable conditions into which horse-breeding has fallen. Appendix Bibliography Index
£999.99
Wiley-Blackwell Practical Guide to Lameness in Horses
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£67.46
Baker Publishing Group The Horse of My Dreams
Book SynopsisBestselling author and animal lover offers a collection of more than thirty inspiring, feel-good stories that demonstrate beautiful relationships between horses and humans.
£10.44
MQ - University of Nebraska Press American Horses
Book SynopsisBased on research, this book tells the stories of the origins of the Morgan, the Standardbred, the American Saddle Horse, and the Tennessee Walking Horse as well as their progenitors - Figure, Messenger, Lady Suffolk, Cockspur, Denmark, Tom Hal, Copperbottom, and Roan Allen - and the breeders and fanciers who recognized their special qualities.Trade Review"While this is a book intended for the young reader, the horse-loving adult shouldn’t pass this up. It’s a classic, even though it goes all over the map horse-wise."—American Quarter Horse Journal
£11.39
John Wiley & Sons Rodeo An Animal History
Book SynopsisAgainst the backdrop of the larger histories of ranching, cattle, horses, and the environment in the West, this book explores how the evolution of rodeo has reflected rural western beliefs and assumptions about the natural world that have led to environmental crises and served the beef empire.
£28.76
University of Georgia Press Horse Crazy
Book SynopsisExplores the meaning behind the love between girls and horses. Jean O'Malley Halley examines how popular culture, including the pony book genre, uses horses to encourage conformity to gender norms but also insists that the loving relationship between a girl and a horse fundamentally challenges sexist and mainstream ideas of girlhood.
£30.51
The Crowood Press Ltd Stallions
Book Synopsis"Stallions: Their Management and Handling" is of fundamental interest to all breeders of horses and ponies. This meticulously detailed work considers the many aspects of the management and handling of all types of serving entires, from Thoroughbreds on the most modern stud farms at one end of the scale, to Native Ponies living out at the other.
£10.44
The Crowood Press Ltd The Course Companion for BHS Stages Preliminary
Book SynopsisWritten by a BHS examiner, this examination guide covers the BHS Preliminary Teaching Test, which candidates need to pass before they complete their BHSAI. The book covers the whole test, from the qualities of a good instructor, through the lunge lesson, the private lesson, and the group lesson, to the instructional hack and stable management training.
£11.99
The Crowood Press Ltd The Course Companion for BHS Stage One
Book Synopsis This book is available as a special order. Please be aware that the book will not ship for 30 days. This workbook has been prepared by a BHS examiner as a study aids for students who are about to take their BHS Stage One.
£11.39
John Wiley & Sons Course Companion for BHS Stage Two
Book SynopsisCovers the horse care and knowledge elements of the BHS Stage Two examination along with some subject matter which leads on to BHS Stage Three. Here, each chapter contains suggestions for practical follow-up work and helpful hints on examination technique.
£15.19
The Crowood Press The Horse from Conception to Maturity
Book SynopsisAn enlarged and completely updated edition of a standard textbook widely used by students and professionals alike throughout the equine industry. This classic work covers the management of mares and stallions, conception, pregnancy, foaling, the care of the foal, youngsters, and breeding stock. It demonstrates what can go wrong and what action to take, and includes the latest technological developments and research data. Packed with line, halftone, and colour photographs, this marvellous new edition will be of inestimable value, not only to stud owners, but also to a new generation of students seeking a career in horse breeding.
£23.75
John Wiley & Sons Student Workbook for BHS Stage Two
Book SynopsisDesigned as companions for "The Course Companion to BHS Stage One", and "The Course Companion for BHS Stage Two, these workbooks have been prepared by a BHS examiner as revision aids for students who are about to take their BHS stages one and two examinations.
£9.99
The Crowood Press Managing Grass for Horses
Book SynopsisHorses need grass. It plays a vital part in their nutrition, health and well-being, and good grassland management results in a cost-effective way of feeding them. However, all too often horses at grass are either poorly managed or managed according to normal agricultural practice, which does not provide good pasture for them. This informative book explains everything which needs to be considered when managing grasslands to benefit the horse, the vegetation and the environment. The book examines the horse''s grazing habits and its requirements when at grass, and goes on to present an overview of the range and types of grasslands found in Britain and their suitability for the horse. Details are given of how to assess a pasture and identify significant plants, and the methods and outcomes of various management practices are discussed. The role of horse owner as land manager is set in the wider context of stewardship of the countryside, with considerations for preventing pollution and prot
£36.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Horse Law 3rd Edition
Book SynopsisTen years have elapsed since the last publication of this book, necessitating a substantially revised edition of this invaluable guide to equine law for students, owners and professionals within the horse industry and solicitors involved in cases concerning horses. Existing subjects brought up to date include: buying and selling, lending and borrowing, negligence, import and export, riding establishments, rights of way, road traffic, veterinary surgeons, betting and gaming, and rules and disciplinary procedures of equestrian bodies.
£27.00
The Crowood Press Ltd Understanding Your Horses Emotion
Book SynopsisWhat does a horse think, what does it see, hear, smell and feel, and how do emotions affect the horse s existence? This book helps the reader take the first step on a journey of discovery. If we can understand the way horses see the world in every sense of the word we can unlock the key to their emotions.
£17.09
CABI Publishing Equine Artificial Insemination
Book SynopsisResearch into equine artificial insemination has recently expanded with increasing horse numbers, the developing leisure interest in horse riding and the realisation of the economic advantages of artificial insemination. This book provides a detailed reference book on the subject and covers its historical development, relevant equine physiology, current practices and future possibilities. It is extensively referenced to allow further reading into specialised areas.Table of ContentsI: Introduction 1: Introduction 2: Advantages of Artificial Insemination 3: Disadvantages of Artificial Insemination 4: Conclusion 5: Historical Development and Present Use of Artificial Insemination 6: Introduction 7: Early History of the Technique 8: Decline in the Horse Population and Equine Research 9: Development of Techniques for Collection of Semen 10: Development of Techniques for Evaluation of Semen 11: Development of Techniques for Handling and Storage of Semen 12: Development of Techniques for Insemination of Semen 13: Present Use of Equine AI 14: Current Reasons for Using Equine AI 15: Conclusion 16: Stallion Reproductive Anatomy and Control 17: Introduction 18: Stallion Anatomy 19: Control of Stallion Reproduction 20: Conclusion 21: Production of Spermatozoa 22: Introduction 23: Seminal Plasma 24: Spermatozoa 25: Conclusion 26: Semen Collection 27: Introduction 28: The Artificial Vagina 29: The Condom 30: Preparation of the Stallion for Semen Collection 31: The Collecting Area 32: Sexual Stimulation of the Stallion and Encouragement to Ejaculate 33: Alternative Methods of Semen Collection 34: Collection Procedure 35: Frequency of Collection 36: Training the Stallion for Collection 37: Conclusion 38: Semen Evaluation 39: Introduction 40: Semen Evaluation as Part of an AI Programme 41: General Semen Handling 42: Gross Evaluation 43: Microscopic Evaluation 44: Functional Tests for Semen Evaluation 45: Sexing Spermatozoa 46: Conclusion 47: Semen Storage and Transportation 48: Introduction 49: Extenders 50: Fresh or Raw Semen 51: Chilled Semen 52: Cryopreservation of Semen 53: Conclusion 54: Mare Insemination 55: Introduction 56: Selection of Suitable Mares for Insemination 57: Preparation of the Mare for Insemination 58: Preparation of Semen for Insemination 59: Methods of Insemination 60: Factors Affecting the Success of AI 61: Conception Rates to AI 62: Conclusion II: Conclusion
£159.84
CABI Publishing Genetics of the Horse
Book SynopsisThe theory and application of mammalian genetics have been evolving rapidly over the past two decades. This has given scientists fresh insight into the biological processes which affect the functions of the animal in question. This is the latest title in our successful series of genetics books. Reference book providing a comprehensive review of the current research in horse geneticsChapters written by international experts in the field Of worldwide relevanceTable of Contents1: Systematics and phylogeny of the horse, C P Groves, Australian National University, Australia and O A Ryder, Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species, Zoological Society of San Diego, USA 2: Genetic aspects of domestication, breeds and their origin, A T Bowling, University of California, USA, and A Ruvinsky, University of New England, Australia 3: Genetics of colour variation, A T Bowling, University of California, USA 4: Genetics of morphological traits and inherited disorders, F W Nicholas, University of Sydney, Australia 5: Blood groups and biochemical polymorphisms, K Sandberg, Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Sweden and E G Cothran, University of Kentucky, USA 6: The molecular genetics of the horse, M M Binns, J Swinburne and M Breen, Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, UK 7: Immunogenetics of the horse, E Bailey et al., University of Kentucky, USA 8: Genetic aspects of disease in horses, E Collinder, Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolihska Institute, Sweden and M Rasmuson, Institute of Genetics, Umeå University, Sweden 9: Cytogenetics and physical gene maps, B P Chowdhary and T Raudsepp, The Royal Veterinary and Agriculture University, Denmark 10: Linkage and comparative maps for the horse (Equus caballus), J M Murray and A T Bowling, University of California, USA 11: Genetics of behaviour, K A Houpt, Cornell University, USA and R Kusunose, Japan Racing Association, Japan 12: Reproduction and modern breeding technologies in the mare, W R Allen, TBA Equine Fertility Unit, Newmarket, UK and D F Antczak, Cornell University, USA 13: Developmental genetics, A Ruvinsky and F Stewart, T B A Equine Fertility Unit, Newmarket, UK 14: Genetic resources and their conservation, D P Sponenberg, Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, USA 15: Genetics of performance traits, A Ricard, Station de Génétique Quantitative et Appliquée, INRA, France, E Bruns, Institut für Tierzucht und Haustiergenetic, Universität Göttingen, Germany and EP Cunningham, Department of Genetics, Trinity College, Ireland 16: Genetics of conformation, locomotion and physiological traits, M T Saastamoinen, Institute of Animal Production, Finland and E Barrey, Station de Génétique Quantitative et Appliquée, INRA, France 17: Genetic improvement of the horse, T Arnason and L D Van Vleck, USDA-ARS, USA 18: Standardized genetic nomenclature for the horse, C H S Dolling, COGNOSAG, Australia
£153.18
