This is a greatly enlarged, revised and updated edition of what has, for many years, been widely acknowledged as the leading veterinary book in the field, appreciated by horse-owners and students alike. With its clear, easy-to-reference format and profuse photographs, plus a new section on holistic and alternative therapies, this long-awaited new edition will be welcomed by everyone involved with the care of horses at any level. Topics include: preventative medicine; wound management and healing; treating the lame horse; conditions of the horse"s foot; tendon and ligament problems; joint problems; synovial effusions; diseases of the bone and of the muscle; neurological conditions; the spine and pelvis; physiotherapy; complementary therapies; respiratory system; the skin; the lymphatic system; endocrine disorders; digestive system; eye injury and disease; and the reproductive system.