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Athletic Horse Principles and Practice of Equine Sports Medicine

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ISBN-10: 0721600751

ISBN-13: 9780721600758

Edition: 2nd 2014

Authors: David R. Hodgson, Catherine M. McGowan, Kenneth H. McKeever

List price: $164.99
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Showing how to maximize performance in horses, The Athletic Horse: Principles and Practice of Equine Sports Medicine, 2nd Edition describes sports training regimens and how to reduce musculoskeletal injuries. Practical coverage addresses the anatomical and physiological basis of equine exercise and performance, centering on evaluation, imaging, pharmacology, and training recommendations for sports such as racing and show jumping. Now in full color, this edition includes new rehabilitation techniques, the latest imaging techniques, and the best methods for equine transportation. Written by expert educators Dr. David Hodgson, Dr. Catherine McGowan, and Dr. Kenneth McKeever, The Athletic Horse…    
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Book details

List price: $164.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Harcourt Health Sciences Group
Publication date: 6/6/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 408
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.87" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English

Dr Catherine McGowan is a veterinarian with an interest in equine performance. She has her PhD in Equine Exercise Physiology and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK) Diploma in Equine Internal Medicine. She developed and coordinated the Royal Veterinary College's Masters and Post Graduate Diplomas in Veterinary Physiotherapy and the University of Queensland's Masters of Animal Studies (Animal Physiotherapy). Lesley Goff is a Physiotherapist who completed Masters programs in both Manipulative Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sports Science and practised in animal physiotherapy before completing her Masters of Animal Studies (Animal Physiotherapy). She is currently still at the University…    

Kenneth McKeever has a PhD in animal physiology and has researched many aspects of the equine athlete, including the basic physiology. He is the author of numerous publications in Veterinary Medicine journals as well as specialized science journals.

Structure Considerations in Equine Sports Medicine
An Overview of Performance and Sports Medicine
Comparative Aspects of Exercise Physiology
Physiology of Exercise and Performance
Energetics and Performance
Nutrition of the Performance Horse
Hematology and Biochemistry in the Race Horse
Physiology of Acid Balance and Fluid Shifts with Exercise
Endocrine and Immune Responses to Exercise and Training
Thermoregulation
The Respiratory System: Anatomy, Physiology, and Adaptations to Exercise and Training
Transport Stress
The Cardiovascular System: Anatomy, Physiology, and Adaptations to Exercise and Training
Muscle: Anatomy, Physiology, and Adaptations to Exercise and Training
Tendon, Ligament, Bone, and Cartilage: Anatomy, Physiology, and Adaptations to Exercise and Training
Age and Disuse in Athletes
Biomechanics/Kinematics and Performance
Conformation
The Biomechanics of Equine Locomotion
Kinematics of the Equine Back and Pelvis
Functional Biomechanics: The Effect of the Rider and Track
Practical Exercise Physiology
Training Regimens: An Overview
Training Thoroughbred Racehorses
Training Standardbred Trotters and Pacers
Training Endurance Horses
Training the Event Horse
Training the Dressage Horse
Training Showjumpers
Training the Working Horse
Training Racking Horse
Evaluation of Performance Potential
Clinical Exercise Testing and Investigation of Poor Performance