Gillian Higgins, Stephanie Martin

Horse Anatomy for Performance: A Practical Guide to Training, Riding and Horse Care

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The horse's body can be organised into 11 complex interrelated systems that function efficiently to maintain life. Divided into 11 chapters, this book explains the importance and relevance of each anatomical system. It uses high quality photographs and intricate paintings on live horses with top tips and facts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: David & Charles
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: April 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 278mm x 200mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 698g
• ISBN-13: 9781446300961
• ISBN-10: 144630096X
• Artikelnr.: 34101669

Autorenporträt

Gillian Higgins is an equine sports therapist. She has a first class degree in Equine Business Management and regularly lectures all over the world to great acclaim. She has written two books and produced one DVD. Her book How Your Horse Moves, is published by David and Charles. Gillian lives in Gloucestershire.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Preface
Introduction
1. Skin
2. Skeleton
3. Muscles
4. Connective Tissues of the Musculo-skeletal System
5. Nervous System
6. Respiratory System
7. Circulatory System
8. Digestive System
9. Lymphatic System - major lymph nodes and vessels
10. Urinary System
11. Reproductive System
12. Endocrine System
Conclusions
About Painting Horses
Glossary
Index.