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Horse Health Care Made Easier
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Attend any of the major horse shows and you will witness a variety of vendors selling their products and services. One of the most interesting ones to be presented, and was just at the Washington International Horse Show, is Equistar Publications, which has developed three (3) wonderful tools for making horse care easier.
Veterinarian Ronald J. Riegel, and Susan E. Hakola, a nurse of 18 years and veterinary anatomy illustrator, have created a two-volume manual, Illustrated Atlas of Clinical Equine Anatomy and Common Disorders of the Horse. The first volume addresses the musculoskeletal system and lameness disorders, while the second covers reproduction, internal medicine, and the skin. Originally “[w]ritten for the owner, trainer, breeder, equine professional, and enthusiast,” it has made its way into veterinary colleges, classrooms, and offices, as well as the hands of children in America’s Pony Clubs and 4-H organizations. Since it has been written with such clarity and illustrated with such detail, the manual has become an excellent resource for both the professional and layman alike.
The health and soundness of the horse is key to owning, training, breeding, or competing the animal. This manual helps to prevent, detect, and deal with common problems before they become major disasters. The easy to understand text is enhanced by the graphic detail of the associated drawings, each of which is carefully marked and identified. According to Ms. Hakola, they intentionally excluded photographs since they can often be grainy or blurry. Even the x-ray and sonogram images have been drawn, often with exaggerated detail to better show the reader specifics necessary to understand the problem. The veterinarian or farrier can also use these drawings to better explain the diagnoses and treatments recommended for the horse. The waterproof cover and heavy-coated pages make it ideal for having around the barn for those medical emergencies or common problems, and the special wire binding makes it easy to open and display for review or instruction.
In addition to the manual, Equistar Publications has introduced a line of full-color, 26” wide by 20” high, flexible laminated wall charts of the equine anatomy, including: Foot and Hoof Anatomy, Digestive Tract Anatomy, Dental Anatomy and Aging Chart, Conformation, Mare Reproductive Anatomy, Stallion Reproductive Anatomy, and Neurological Anatomy. They also have additional charts that have either been recently introduced or will be released at the end of the year: Navicular (available now); Surface Anatomy and Vital Signs (available now); Skeletal, Regional Joint, Ligamentous Anatomy; Skeletal Structure; Regional Muscular and Tendinous Anatomy; Foaling; Superficial Muscle Layers, and Deep Muscle Layers. These charts may be displayed in the barn or the classroom as an incomparable source for information and instruction.
The third tool is the Equine Health Record that allows caretakers or horse owners to chart the vaccinations, general medical history and treatment, farrier visits and work performed, training/exercise routine, competition record, and even an equine expense record. It also includes a place for general information about your horse (name, breed, registration, veterinarian, insurance, etc.) and a diagram for placement of distinguishing markings. These forms enable the owner or caretaker to maintain detailed records, which are especially important in emergency situations, such as flood or fire, which would require an immediate relocation of the horse or horses.
For more information regarding Equistar Publications and their product offering, please go to www.equistarpub.com.
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