A highly illustrated guide for the student and horse owner designed to improve knowledge and understanding of the systems of the horse involved with locomotion. Part I (“Anatomy and Conformation”) sets out in stages a picture of the whole horse in words, photographs and anatomically correct illustrations, enabling students and riders to relate what they see on the outside to what is happening inside the horse’s body. Part II (“Movement”) follows a similar format explaining equine movement. Part III (“Lameness and Injuries”) indicates, using photographs and anatomical illustrations, where stress is likely to lead to injury. Abnormalities in gait and lameness are illustrated, along with sites of common lameness.

Author Biography

Sarah Pilliner has an unusual mixture of an academic background combined with extensive practical knowledge. She is a former lecturer in nutrition and exercise physiology and is the author of Horse Nutrition and Feeding and Practical Feeding of Horses and Ponies. She is also co-author of Horse and Stable Management, Getting Horses Fit, and Equine Science, Health and Performance. Sarah competes regularly in dressage, showjumping and horse trials.

Samantha Elmhurst is a freelance illustrator with a mixed background of art school training, scientific knowledge and equestrianism. As well as being a regular contributor to various equine magazines, her work can be seen in the more mainstream veterinary publications for both pet owners and veterinary surgeons and also medical titles. Samantha competes regularly in dressage and showjumping. Zoe Davies is a former lecturer in equine science, a consultant equine nutritionist and an external examiner for higher education courses for Edexcel. She has substantial experience in equine management and training. She is the author of Care of the Horse at Grass, and co-author with Sarah Pilliner of Getting Horses Fit and Equine Science, Health and Performance.

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