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OverviewThe horse's body can be organised into 11 complex interrelated systems that function efficiently to maintain life. Divided into 11 chapters, this book explains the importance and relevance of each anatomical system. It uses high quality photographs and intricate paintings on live horses with top tips and facts.|Examine the anatomy of a horse from an entirely different perspective. This intriguing and original explanation of the 11 internal body systems of horses shows them painted on the outside to describe everything on the inside. The horse is a highly sophisticated living organism so to enable him to reach his full athletic performance and give him a happy, healthy quality of life it is vital to understand both his capabilities and limitations within the context of his structure and function. Gillian Higgins turns her trademark technique of painting internal diagrams directly onto live horses to show how all the systems work, and work together, to influence performance and reduce the risk of injury. Divided into 12 chapters, Horse Anatomy for Performance combines high quality photographs and intricate paintings with top tips and fascinating facts to provide a practical and useful guide to horse anatomy. Visually appealing, original and easily understandable, the book explains how anatomy influences the way we manage, ride and train our horses. This book is a sequel to How Your Horse Moves by Gillian Higgins; together the books provide a comprehensive guide to horse anatomy in action. 'Finally a book where you can learn how your horse ticks - inside out - and it is easy to understand and fun to read. A must for every serious equestrian.' Dr W. Bechtolsheimer Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gillian Higgins , Stephanie MartinPublisher: David & Charles Imprint: David & Charles Dimensions: Width: 20.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 27.00cm Weight: 0.700kg ISBN: 9781446300961ISBN 10: 144630096 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 27 April 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Introduction; 1. Skin; 2. Skeleton; 3. Muscles; 4. Connective Tissues of the Musculo-skeletal System; 5. Nervous System; 6. Respiratory System; 7. Circulatory System; 8. Digestive System; 9. Lymphatic System - major lymph nodes and vessels; 10. Urinary System; 11. Reproductive System; 12. Endocrine System; Conclusions; About Painting Horses; Glossary; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationGillian Higgins is an equine sports therapist. She has a first class degree in Equine Business Management and regularly lectures all over the world to great acclaim. She has written two books and produced one DVD. Her book How Your Horse Moves, is published by David and Charles. Gillian lives in Gloucestershire. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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