The Horse

by Harold Hintz, J. Warren Evans, Anthony Borton, et al.

Book Overview

For undergraduate/graduate animal science or equine studies courses at the levels, The Horse, 2/e provides in-depth discussions of equine biology, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, health, and management--with an emphasis on anatomy and physiology, and the care of legs and feet, that will help students assess injuries.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0716718111
• ISBN13: 9780716718116
• Release Date: February 1990
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman
• Length: 784 Pages
• Weight: 3.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.9" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Wrong book

I recieved the first edition of the book which is not the one required for my class and the data information had changed in between editions

Excellent wealth of knowledge!

Very thorough and informative text book. Has everything from calculating inbreeding relationships to nutrition to leg disorders and foal care. Used for my University class. Precise and easy to comprehend.

One of the BEST!

This book was recommended to me when I was attending college for Equine Studies. The book is great! A must for those who wish to know more indepth about the care of horses. Not for the novice. It was so nice to read a book that didn't spend most of the chapters on grooming and mounting. You won't find that here. The four authors are some of the best horsemen in the business and Anthony Borton was one of my professors. I highly recommend this book to anyone taking any Equine studies or anyone who wants to learn more than just the basics. (from physiology to genetics to feeding, etc.)

The most useful reference I've owned

I originally used this book as a college text, and now keep it in my library. The level of detail across a wide range of subjects (from hoof care to nutrition to parturition) is quite good. I can now look up all the obscure horse facts/details that I once knew by rote. It's worth the money.

Excellent Resource Book

The Horse is an excellent resource book that covers a number of important topics. The book is easy to read for the novice and should have a place on every horseman's bookshelf.

Excellent reference for horse owners and instructors

This book is on the approved review list for 4-H Hippology and Horse Bowl in New York State. It is an excellent source for reference for breeds, colors, feeding, anatomy, barn construction and management. It also offers an excellent source for learning about horse behavior, which is helpful to owners and trainers. It is an "adult" format and not geared for young readers. An must have addition for any horse library!