Feeding and Nutrition of Horses

Feeding and Nutrition of Horses: The Making Of A Champion.  John Kohnke B.V.Sc, R.D.A

Third edition, 1998.

UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON FEEDING AND NUTRITION OF HORSES, FEATURING PRACTICAL EASY-TO-FOLLOW DIET CHARTS AND HIGHLIGHTED HINTS ON FEEDING MANAGEMENT.

This book combines the "science" and "art" of horse nutrition and feeding, providing dietary guidelines for all major types of horses and for special situations, such as feeding horses in hot weather, under drought conditions and avoiding feed related problems and feeding vices.

Easy-to-follow guidelines help you evaluate the quality of grains and hays, check your rations, and blend your own feeds.

Separate chapters summarise the important aspects of nutrition and feeding of:

• Growing horses - orphan foals to yearlings

• Performance Horses - racing, sport and stock horses

• Equestrian Horses - show, dressage and pleasure horses

• Ponies and Draught Horses

• Breeding Horses - pregnant mares, lactating mares and stallions

It also contains hundreds of interesting facts, hints and solutions to many common feed related problems.

This book is a must for anyone who owns or cares for horses.

Paperback, as new condition.