The Older Horse: A Complete Guide to Care and Conditioning for Horses 10 and Up

Ossining, NY: Breakthrough Publications. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. Second Edition. First Printing; Hardcover. 091432750X . Cover is green with gold lettering on the spine. Pages are clean and tight; book appears as if unused. Back of DJ has photo of Abdullah, a Trakehner, who started his jumping career at the age of 9 and was a member of the 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Team and the Individual Silver Medal winner. Extensively illustrated with many b/w photos, drawings and diagrams. This is the updated and revised second edition of this 'must have' book for the owner of older horses. Some of the chapters include: Feeding, seasonal care, vision, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, arthritis, tumors, and saying good-bye. For each horse owner who currently has an older horse, or for those looking forward to sharing their horse's older age, this book is invaluable. Just as people change through their lives, having different needs as they age, so do our beloved equine friends. By the author of the best selling "Blessed Are the Broodmares" and "Blessed Are the Foals". ; B&W Photographs; 6 x 9 1/4; 229 pages; Cover has some light bumping and edge wear; dime sized mark on bottom of front cover. DJ has some edge wear and bumping. .