Professional Care of the Racehorse: A Guide to Grooming, Feeding, and Handling the Equine Athlete (Revised Edition)
Equestrian News Release
LEXINGTON, KY - January 10, 2006 - Professional Care of the Racehorse: A Guide to Grooming, Feeding, and Handling the Equine Athlete (Revised Edition) is a comprehensive manual providing instructions on all aspects of racehorse care. Taking care of a racehorse involves many facets - from keeping the horse happy to recognizing any signs of lameness to knowing how to muck a stall. Author T. A. Landers, a former master groom turned trainer, breaks down all of these components in a clear, concise manner that will leave the reader feeling more confident in handling these magnificent animals. Photographs and step-by-step instructions detail procedures for everything from cleaning a stall to feeding to grooming and bathing. Professional Care of the Racehorse is intended for all people who work with horses.
T. A. Landers has written two other books - Career Guide to the Horse Industry and Insider's Guide to Horseracing. He teaches at New York State Vocational Program and resides in Floral Park, N.Y, near Belmont Park racetrack.
Advance praise for Professional Care of the Racehorse:
"...by far the most well-written, comprehensive book on the subject."
- Scott Savin, president, Gulfstream Park
"Written by a professional trainer, this is a complete guide to the health, attitude, and appearance of any horse. With its easily read style and illustrated instructions, it's a great reference to keep at your fingertips."
- The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care
Publication date: January 2006
ISBN: 1-58150-135-8
Pages: 304; Bound Size: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
Retail price: $19.95 Paperback
Available at your local bookstore or from Exclusively Equine
1-800-582-5604 (http://www.ExclusivelyEquine.com)
Distributed to bookstores by National Book Network
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Eclipse Press is the award-winning book publishing division of Blood-Horse Publications, publishers of The Blood-Horse; The Horse; TBH MarketWatch; Keeneland magazine; the official Kentucky Derby and Breeders' Cup souvenir magazines; and equine-related books, videos, CD-ROMs, and annual references. Blood-Horse Publications also operates a family of popular websites including bloodhorse.com, The Horse.com, EclipsePress.com, and Keenelandmagazine.com. In addition, Blood-Horse Publications operates Exclusively Equine (http://www.ExclusivelyEquine.com), the Official Store of Blood-Horse Publications. The Blood-Horse, The Horse, Eclipse Press, Exclusively Equine, and TBH MarketWatch are registered trademarks of Blood-Horse Publications.
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