Book Description
Riding is great fun and very rewarding, but accidents can happen, therefore every rider should have a basic knowledge of how to cope in an emergency.
The Complete Equine Emergency Bible offers comprehensive advice on exactly what to do should one or one's horse become injured when out riding or at the stable yard. This essential guide brings forth:
* Must-have guidance for anyone who rides a horse, not just horse owners
* Clear, concise instructions that show reader exactly what to do in an emergency
* Both rider and horse emergencies, fully covered
* Important road safety advice
Many different topics are covered from minor horse injuries such as surface wounds to more serious accidents such as broken bones or an eye injury. Rider accidents include falling from a horse to more serious injuries.
The Complete Equine Emergency Bible also discusses accident prevention, both in the stable yard and on one's horse, including safety at home and when out hacking, what to wear and how to avoid problems.
Customer Reviews:
The best book to have in an emergency!.......2007-07-22
This book is so well organized that even if you are in a panic you can find the information you need. Straight forward easy to understand information with pictures. I bought this book years ago and kept it in my hoses first aid box. It's indispensable!
Give the right aid quickly.......2007-05-30
This is the emergency guide we've been looking for as the long term owners/keepers of 3 quarter horses. The pictures help us visually know what we're confronting with our horses. The essential "first aid" to be given, tells us what we can do, what we shouldn't do, and relay the critical information to our vet when we call. Our vet is over-burdened, as all large animal vets are, and giving him the correct information/description helps him know how soon he needs to come. We can also tell him how our horse is responding to the "first aid" we've given and whether he wants us to do anything additional. The size and spiral binding makes it easy for us to keep this reference at the barn, where we need it. We're also reading through this guide now, which helps us decide what to read further about in other resources, such as the Merk Manual of Veterinary Medicine.
Buy this Book for Your Horse's First Aid Kit.......2007-04-18
The information on dealing with equine health emergencies is accessible (easy to find in case of emergency), easy to understand, and the photographs clearly illustrate the procedures. Information includes treatment of burns, lacerations, skull injuries,tendon injuries, fractures and just about any possible equine emergency situation you could imagine
Highly Recommended by Author of "Give a Horse a Second Chance - Adopting and Caring for Rescue Horses"
A Great Reference!.......2006-10-07
I have in the past bought first aid books and found them lacking in the information given. This little compact book however has past all my expectations. Color coded and spiral bound makes it one of the most useful books I have seen. I love the way it grades the problems and also gives direction in treatment, including call the vet. The photos are not for the faint hearted but useful all the same. I would recommend this book to be kept wherever there are horses. My only hope is I never have to use it.
Great book for Horse people to have.......2006-08-07
The Dr. Kellon's Book First Aid for horses is on of the best books on the topic I have seen it is well organized into section in tabular format. The tabs are very easy to navigate and provide immediate access to well organized and well illustrated instructions. This is a tool all Horse folks should have in their tack room, trailer and saddle bags. My copy goes every were my horses go.
Book Description
No horse farmer wants to think about sick or hurt animals, but such situations do occur at some point on every farm. When a horse isn’t well, the reference every owner will turn to first is Storey’s Barn Guide to Horse Health Care + First Aid. With a nail-hole at the top of each page spread, the book can hang on a barn wall as a hands-free visual guide to every health situation likely to occur.
Graphic step-by-step presentations guide farmers through daily health checks, basic dental and hoof care, preventive procedures, emergency first aid care, and wound treatment. The book also features full-color anatomical illustrations, feeding and nutritional charts, a recordkeeping section, and a checklist of first-aid supplies. The Emergency and Wounds sections both begin with careful instructions on when to call the veterinarian and what to do until professional help arrives.
Always available to guide horse farmers through basic equine health procedures, this Barn Guide will be a handy reference and an invaluable practical resource on every horse farm.
Customer Reviews:
A 'must' for any horse owner........2007-04-11
When a horse is sick or injured it's essential to have quick information close at hand, which is why Horse Health Care & First Aid stands above other 'horse care guides'. It's got a nail hole at the top of each two-page spread to hang on a barn wall, offers a hands-free visual reference, and provides horse owners with both routine and critical care facts in an at-a-glance format. A 'must' for any horse owner.
Story's Barn Guide to Horse Health Care & First Aid.......2007-03-14
It is excellent. We got into recueing 3 Horses, by acident, and knew nothing about how to care for them. It told us everything we needed to get them in good shape. I recommend this book for anyone who has horses. It is the best!
Customer Reviews:
Like having a "horse person" there.......2007-01-10
I would compare having this book to having a good mentor that's been around horses for several years. You walk out to the barn, you notice some symptom or sign and instead of bugging that mentor with a phone call; you look up the symptom in the book. The book will help you analyze the situation and whether or not you should call the vet. For me, it has eased some fears and provided some basic knowledge about what is going on with my horse.
This is Amazing.......2005-09-14
I really loved this book!! It gave me a lot of information about what was wrong and what to do and even though I don't own a horse yet, it gives me a feel on what to expect when I start working with them to that extent. I do wish it was spiral bounded but other than that it was an awesome book.
Will pay for itself many times over.......2005-08-13
This book will pay for itself with the money you will save from unnecessary emergency vet visits. Using clear yes/no questions, the book takes the guesswork out of knowing whether you need to call the vet or if it is something that you can treat yourself. The book is alphabetized by sign, so if your horse has a bump, you look up "bump." It tells you exactly how to deal with the just about any problem and, if you need to call the vet, what you can do while you're waiting. In addition, it is a handy reference guide with vaccination and deworming schedules, how to check a horse's condition, how-to give injections or wrap and has a photographic index of plants that are toxic to horses. In my opinion, EVERY barn and horse owner should have a copy of this on hand.
simple- ok.......2003-04-29
This is a good book for the average horse owner / caretaker (layperson). It basically shows you how to determine if something is an emergency (i.e.- whether or not you should "CALL THE VET.") including what you should do until the vet gets there, AND how to do it. Just about all areas were covered- from eye injuries to hoof care. BASIC first aid techniques are provided, and described well.
The one thing I did not like, is that it did not give you much information as to what was really going on. Specifically, it did not correlate signs and symptoms with any specific "diagnosis." However, I do have a healthcare background (no, I'm not a veterinarian)- so my review is based on what I expected a "Complete Book of First-Aid" to be. That is.... complete and thorough. I expected more information about how to care for various injuries and illnesses, whereas I found the focus to be on just stabilizing a problem until the vet comes
Wonderful Book.......2002-07-03
This book is a life-saver. It's easy to follow instructions make it a must. I especially like the sections that list symptoms and if it says to call your vet immediately, it tells you what to do while you're waiting. The only drawbacks to this book are that the cover doesn't hold up well, and it would be better with color pictures of the toxic plants. I strongly recommend this book if you have horses.
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Book Description
Understanding Equine Lameness defines the condition of lameness in a straightforward, accessible style. You will learn how the horse's front and rear legs are put together and how the horse moves. Also covered are the common causes of lameness and how they are diagnosed, treated, and prevented. Original illustrations and photographs enhance the text.
Customer Reviews:
Understanding Equine Lameness by Les Sellnow.......2002-01-21
Did you ever wonder why in any pre-purchase exam why your Veterinarian does certain things to inspect a horse, it's legs, it's muscles, it's movement?
A full explanation, with all of the answers to "why" in this brief, yet fully explained booklet.
There is conformation "dialog" of the pros and cons to each conformation blemish, and to purchasing a horse with such, for each discipline. Are you looking at a horse that is cow hocked or base narrow or toeing in or strait in the shoulder? AND, if you purchase such a horse, will that horse be successful performing in the discipline in which you would like to use it, and remain sound?
Les Sellnow explains the strengths and weaknesses per discipline of all conformation blemishes, as well as why lameness can occur in these particular horses.
Read on and enjoy a great and brief reference that should be in every home that buys and sells horses.
Book Description
Over 400 pages of management tips, insights, and red-alert action plans designed by an equine veterinarian specifically to care for the aging horse.
Customer Reviews:
Great book for new horse owners.......2007-05-05
When we decided to add horses to our family, experienced horse people highly recommended purchasing older, experienced horses. So that is exactly what we did. This book has proven to be highly valuable to us. As stated in a previous review, it does say to call your vet at many of the symptoms. However, that is NOT a bad thing. The easy to follow charts included in each section clearly state if its something you can handle on your own, or if you need the help of a vet. It also tells you WHY you need the vet. It doesn't just state "Call your vet".
The chapters are easy to read and understand. The book covers both health and care for the older horse. I'm sure a lot of the care items would apply to younger horses also, but the book covers the specific needs of the older horse.
An experienced horse person would probably find this book to be a bore. However, it is ideal for the new horse owner, young or old. I highly recommend this book.
Essential for the Young Rider.......2005-07-22
This book, although not as specific and technical as many other books dealing with horse care, is a great reference for a teenage horse owner. Its language it simple to understand and gives reasons why certain changes occur and what to look out for. Adults would probably get frustrated at its simplicity but for a 12-18 year old this book offers a means to understand an aging horse and what to look out for in case a veterinarian needs to be called. Afterall, most young teenagers are spending lots of hours with their horses --maybe even moreso than working adults -- both monitoring general care and riding. This book provides an exceptional resource for this age group (nevermind being a good resource for a completely clueless adult parent!).
Didn't Help with Crises.......2004-10-11
Since I bought this book, I've had three crises with my senior horse. And in each case, this book was useless. It didn't cover what to do when my horse came down with the neurological form of equine herpesvirus! For colic, it didn't mention Banamine. Banamine is no where in this book. For ulcers, it had minimal solutions.
Their formula for measuring a horse to determine its weight is for the metric system, not the English system we use. But they use inches, not meters.
Another ridiculous section -- they suggest using "cold-pressed" oils to add to your horse's feed. I checked into this -- these oils are EXPENSIVE!!!!
I thought this book would be wonderful. It's not. Save your money. The Internet has more useful and free sites.
Great resource.......2003-02-12
This book features flow charts that help guide you through decision making processes when dealing with an older horse. Yes, many of the choices turn out to be call a vet. Maybe that's because most people won't look at a book until there is a medical problem in the first place.If you own a horse, then you are going to have to deal with having a veterinarian from time to time. And, think about this for a minute. If these people gave advice that said, oh don't call a vet, just do this or that, then how many lawsuits do you think they would face from owners of dead horses? This book helps you eliminate factors when deciding if you can take care of them at home, or call in a professional.
There's also a section covering how your horse ages and changes that take place. That's a nice section to have. You may notice the changes over the years, but having this book will make you look at your older horse with a new perspective. I think every barn who has a senior horse should have a copy of this book.
Self Serving.......2002-11-12
This is a ridiculous book, it does not offer any useful advice, it simply leads the reader through a series of questions that always result in a recommendation to call your vet.
No wonder as the author and one of the editors is a vet.
Do not buy!!!(..)
Customer Reviews:
SUMMARY.......2006-10-13
How to use acupressure to alleviate your horse's physical problems while waiting for traditional veterinary intervention, including colic, breathing problems, heat stroke, shoulder lameness, and more. The author was one of the very first equine structural oseteopaths.we also have the author's first book "What the Horses have Told Me"
Book Description
Understanding Equine First Aid discusses practical measures to prevent injury and illness, and covers various problems that can befall the horse, from respiratory ailments to colic, wounds, and fractures. The book also teaches you how to recognize and respond to problems, and when to call the veterinarian. Useful, and one book that should be in every horse owner's reference library.
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