Today horses and ponies are living longer than ever before partially owing to advances in veterinary medicine but also owing to the willingness of owners to keep elderly equines into retirement. This book provides the owner with a wealth of advice and information on all aspects of care including feeding keeping at grass and in the stable vaccinations and worming programmes dental care insurance shoeing exercise saddle fitting and retirement options. There is a veterinary section and an illuminating and practical section on euthanasia.
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages: 288
Author: Heather Scott Parsons

Author Notes:Heather Parsons had dedicated her life to the promotion of equine welfare and is well known for her willingness and ability to give clear, jargon-free advice to novice owners. Heather has managed a small riding school and also lectured on stable management practices. She has written numerous horse care articles for the Darlington & Stockton Times and was asked by the Classical Riding Clubs founder, Sylvia Loch, to act as a regional liaison member for the club. As a supporter of the International League for the Protection of Horses, Heather has organised numerous conferences, lectures and demonstrations.