Horse Sense, The Guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand, 2nd Edition

Horse Sense: The Guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand, 2nd Edition

Author/Editor: Peter Huntington, Jane Myers, and Elizabeth Owens

Publication Year: 2004

Overview

Horse Sense: The Guide to Horse Care in Australia and New Zealand, 2nd Edition is an authoritative, region-specific manual tailored to the unique environmental and management challenges faced by southern hemisphere horse owners. Authored by prominent equine experts Peter Huntington, Jane Myers, and Elizabeth Owens, this thoroughly updated second edition combines practical stable management with regional pasture and health insights. It serves as an essential, comprehensive resource for horse owners, stud managers, and students across Australia and New Zealand.

Key Topics Covered
Regional Pasture & Forage Management: Specialized guidelines for managing native and introduced pastures, seasonal growth patterns, and feeding forage in Australasian climates.
Equine Nutrition & Health: Practical diet formulation, vitamin-mineral supplementation, and nutritional strategies tailored to local feed availability.
Stable & Property Maintenance: Best practices for fencing, shelter design, water management, and property planning suited to local weather conditions.
Preventative Healthcare & Disease Control: Comprehensive protocols for parasite management, vaccination schedules, hoof care, and common regional health issues.