Product Description

Equine Science provides – in one book – all the essential scientific knowledge students require.

Describing the structure and function of the various body systems and clearly explaining the scientific rationale behind modern horse husbandry practices, this book has been written specifically for students on National and Higher Diploma courses and equine studies degree programmes, Advanced National Certificate and BHS Stage IV.

The second edition has been revised to reflect the changes in the student curriculum, and the book includes two new chapters on the cell and genetics.

The Authors

Sarah Pilliner is an equine consultant specialising in horse care. She is also an experienced lecturer, competition rider and senior examiner, and the author of several books.

Zoe Davies is a former lecturer in equine science, a consultant equine nutritionist, author and external examiner for higher education courses. She has substantial experience in equine management and training.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #162012 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

From the Back Cover
Detailing the structure and function of the various body systems and clearly explaining the scientific rationale behind modern horse husbandry practices, this book has been written specifically for students on National and Higher Diploma courses and equine studies degree programmes, Advanced National Certificate and BHS Stage IV students.

About the Author
Sarah Pilliner and Zoe Davies

Customer Reviews

Great buy
I recently bought this book, I almost didn't because of the first review but I am very glad that I did. I am not a biologist, so I found this book that starts at the beginning with organelles in cells and their functions with loads of diagrams brilliant. It has helped me make sense of why things have happened to horse I have and do know. It's summary sections under the text make ultra handy reminders for learners (even ones aged 26!).

If you are looking for a light read - look else where - the book covers the chemical reactions in repiration and the make up of bones, but it does have clear chapters so you can dip in and dip out.

For some one who is wanting a sturdy introduction to equine science; you cannot go wrong with this book.

disappointing and containig errors
The title of this book suggests something detailed and comprehensive but the reality is disappointing. A lot of the information is recyled from elsewhere, some of it containing errors. The section of hoof care and management is particularly poor. The authors don't seem to have any idea of the subject and are just reporting snippets of information from other areas without checking them out. I did like the section that shows drawings of muscles and a quick summary of their origins and function. All the details in the book are very sketchy to say the least and it was not good value for money.

Good for HND, FD, 1st year BSc and brushing up in general!
Good for lower level higher education. Good introductory book for principles. Not technical enough for higher years but doesn't protest to be. One for the bookshelf.