19 Skin Conditions 19.1 Introduction The diagnosis of skin disease in the horse often presents a real challenge to the practitioner. One problem is that the condition is often of…

10 Hoof Conditions and Problems Within the Hoof Capsule 10.1 Hoof Balance To assess hoof balance, each foot needs to be examined from several different perspectives. First of all, looking…

20 Harness and Tack 20.1 Halter and Headcollar There is considerable confusion surrounding the identification of these pieces of tack. In the British Isles and the Irish Republic, a halter…

3 Behaviour and Restraint 3.1 Introduction Sadly, most tasks we want a working horse to perform are alien to its nature. We work behind it in its blind zone. We…

16 Eye Conditions 16.1 Trauma to Structures Surrounding the Eye Trauma is probably the most common problem seen by the practitioner concerning the equine eye. The eye is very prominent…