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Fitness Evaluation of the Horse

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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. Features step-by-step instructions and almost 200 photos and drawings showing the proper positioning and approach for the techniques described.

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Book details

Author
Jean Pierre Hourdebaigt
Imprint
Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
Published
Formats
Paperback, Hardcover
Subjects
Sports & Recreation › Animal Sports › Equestrian
Pets › Horses
ISBN-13
9780470192290 (Spiral bound)9798887980003 (Paperback)9798887980010 (Hardcover)

About the author

JEAN-PIERRE HOURDEBAIGT is a Licensed Massage Therapist and the author of Equine Massage: A Practical Guide, Canine Massage: A Complete Reference Manual, Fitness Evaluation of the Horse, and The Rider’s Fitness Guide to a Better Seat.

Hourdebaigt graduated from the Canadian College of Massage and Hydrotherapy and has taught at institutions including Tufts Veterinary School. He is known for developing the Massage Awareness Method and for his work treating athletes and dignitaries.

When not writing, Hourdebaigt applies his massage expertise to horses and dogs, developing techniques for both animals. This work forms the foundation of his practical guides for equine and canine massage.

Jean-Pierre lives in Ottawa, Canada.

Format: Spiral bound