Fitness Evaluation of the Horse (Howell Equestrian Library) | 
| Author: Jean-pierre, Lmt Hourdebaigt
Publisher: Howell Book House
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Pages: 252
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0470192291
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.13
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Publication Date: June 16, 2008
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Product Description
Learn to evaluate the fitness of any horse-in the stable and in the saddle
This guide helps horse owners, riders, and trainers at all levels learn how to assess any horse's fitness, strengths, and weaknesses. If you're buying a horse, this will help you pre-assess prospects before getting the complete veterinary examination. If you own a horse, these techniques will help you better understand your horse's aptitudes, customize a training program, identify signs of strain, and provide better care for your horse.
With step-by-step instructions and almost 200 photos and drawings showing the proper positioning and approach for each technique, you'll learn:
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Hand palpation skills, several basic massage movements, and simple stretching exercises
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A Riding Evaluation Program (REP) that helps you identify abnormalities in gaits, tight- muscle groups or sore joints, and more
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The Palpation Evaluation Program (PEP), in which you use your fingertips to pinpoint problems
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How to perform an assessment of the horse's musculoskeletal system, with twenty-five points on each side
Fitness Evaluation of the Horse teaches you to evaluate the soundness and fitness of a horse in a hands-on manner so that you can fine-tune your training program, improve your performance, and enhance your relationship with your horse.
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