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Back to Work How to Rehabilitate or Recondition Your Horse

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ISBN-10: 1570763666

ISBN-13: 9781570763663

Edition: 2007

Authors: Lucinda Dyer

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Top veterinarians explain some of the more common afflictions in equestrian sports--including injuries, illnesses, and surgeries--and then provide a foundational plan for rehabilitation and recovery. This practical guide to bringing a horse back to work is filled with true stories of riders and horses from various equestrian disciplines, injuries, climates, and ages. Horse-care professionals who have succeeded in rehabbing horses join other experts to recommend tips, therapies, and treatments. Finally, an inspiring group of stories explains riders' struggles to return after their own injury or illness, detailing the frustrations and challenges they faced and the successes they ultimately…    
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Book details

List price: $26.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Publication date: 5/1/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 400
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.00" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.750
Language: English

Lucinda Dyeris a horse owner and author ofBack to Work: How to Rehabilitate or Recondition Your Horse. She lives in Franklin, Tennessee.

Introduction
Early Planning
Planning Ahead
Meet with the Vet
Meet with the Barn Manager
Maintaining a Health File
Keeping a Journal
Colic Surgery
Introduction to Colic Surgery
A Week-by-Week Plan for Rehabilitating a Horse from Colic Surgery
Colic Case Studies
Kate Taylor and Skoov-Eventing
Judy Long and Warpaint-Endurance
Lindy Archambault and Nick-Eventing
Michelle Ferreri and Hastings-Hunters
Lisa Byk and Sass-Dressage
Ligament and Tendon Injuries
Introduction to Ligament and Tendon Injuries
A Week-by-Week Plan for Rehabilitating a Horse from Ligament or Tendon Injury
Active Rehabilitation of Suspensory Ligament Injuries
Old-Fashioned Attention to Today's Tendon Injuries
Ligament Case Studies
Fay Watchorn and Darius-Dressage
Karin Occhialini and Zorba-Endurance
Pat Troost and Mac-Dressage
Cyndi Lorenzen Jackson, Kay Lorenzen and Maxine-Dressage
Susan McNally and Cody-Eventing
Carol Traver and Lilly-Jumpers
Ann Cohen and Mackie-Hunters
Lucy Trumbull and Mouse-Endurance
Homework, High School, and Rehabbing Horses
Meredith Baker and Willy-Eventing
Suzanne Hardesty and Stoney-Eventing
Tendon Case Studies
Julia Wendall and Redmond-Eventing
Jennifer Malott Kotylo and Raf-Dressage
Nikki Husky and Buddy-Equitation
Amy Crownover and Chester-Eventing
Allison Gaughan and Ali-Eventing
Sara Edelston Lieser and Mort-Eventing
Laminitis
Introduction to Laminitis
Rehabilitating a Horse from Laminitis
Laminitis Case Studies
Betsy Clark and Alex-Dressage
Megan Georges and Quimero-Dressage
Best Tips, Treatments, and Therapies from Riders and Experts
Stall Rest
Bedding
Diet
Fasting
Turnout
An International Success Story
Hand-Walking
Back to Work
Managing Rider Anxiety
Riding in Pairs
Rehabbing without an Arena
The At-Home Dressage Arena
Rehabbing and Schooling on the Trail
Back to Work Bareback
Treatments
Tools and Techniques for Rehabilitation
Managing Pain
Cold Hose/Ice
Bandaging
Rehabbing with Heart Monitors
Therapies for Rehabilitation
Swimming
Massage
Riders Get Back to Work
Introduction
Shouldn't I Be Over This By Now?
Sometimes It's Not Easy to Get Back Up and Kick On
Rider Case Studies
Lynne Evans-Broken Hip
Lenore Kremen-Broken Shoulder
Kim Tester-Ovarian Cancer
Heather Duvernell-Severe Tibia and Fibula Fracture
Kristina Reimann-Morris-Broken Pelvis
Melanie Moehling-Dislocated Shoulder and Torn Rotator Cuff
Afterword
Resources from Contributors
Treatment Options and Medication
Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
Product Suppliers
Recommended Reading
Associations, Organizations, and Competitions
Photo Credits
Index