Alternative Therapies For Horses

Venessa Britton.

A new approach to health and fitness.

What are the alternatives to the traditional six months' rest in the field? How can you ensure a speedy recovery without resorting to a cocktail of drugs? What are the natural ways to keep your horse fit and bealthy?

Just as in the field of human health care, horse owners are increasingly looking for alternatives to traditional medicine in search of the best treatment for their horses. While the initial diagnosis of an illness or injury should always be carried out by a qualified veterinary surgeon, horse owners now have a number of choices when it comes to treatment.

From training methods such as hydro-therapy and treadmills used to develop peak fitness, to therapies such as acupuncture, herbalism, homoeopathy, massage and manipulation, there is a bewildering range of alternative treat ments. Here, for the first time, is a book that clearly explains the options and how to choose the right treatment for your horse. Detailed case studies illustrate the practical benefits of the individual therapies, while stressing that many are intended to complement conventional treatments. The essence of the book is the holistic approach: treating the whole animal by recognizing that a healthy horse must be both mentally and physically fit.

Thoroughly researched and clearly written, Alternative Therapies for Horses is an essential guide to all the latest thinking in health and fitness for horses.