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Expensive veterinary bills can hit any horse owner at any time - even the most experienced and caring owner can be caught unawares.  In reality, though, the vast majority of veterinary call-outs involve the same problems, time and time again - and, furthermore, these are problems that are preventable.

So the key equestio is: 'What are they?'  This book tells you - and, even more importantly, it tells you how to avoid them.

Armed with the commonsense advice in this book, you could save yourself and your horse much heartache and suffering.  Moreover your horse - and your bank balance - will be healthier as a result.

Keeping a horse is a costly business. Spend your money wisely - don't throw it on the muck-heap!

Did you know?

• There is a commonly held belief that if a stable has a half-door this will give the horse enough fresh air.  It does not.
• Up to 95% of all horses have some form of foot imbalance - could your horse be one of these?
• Every year there are up to 8000 new acute cases of laminitis, and as many as 12,000 suffering the long-term chronic effects of the disease.  Do you now how to prevent it?
• Many hundreds of horses die every year from the effects of internal parasites - these deaths could largely be avoided.
• Cost-cutting on lameness can cost you more money in the end.
• You should look after your horse's teeth as if they were your own.
• The biggest commitment you can give your horse is time, which costs you nothing.

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