Anyone who owns or works with horses must deal with a sick or injured horse at one time or another. Some problems are obvious -- a horse thrashing in pain or bleeding profusely. Other problems are more subtle, such as the onset of a mild case of colic.

In First Aid for Horses, two top veterinarians will tell you what's normal in your horse and what is cause for concern.

You will learn:

- How to take your horse's vital signs

- What first aid supplies should be kept on hand

- When you can help your horse

- When you should call your vet

Lexington, Kentucky, veterinarians Rhonda Rathgeber and Fairfield Bain present a step-by-step approach to equine first aid.

They discuss:

- Eye and head injuries

- Colic

- Heat stress

- Shock

- Lameness

- And many other conditions.

Graphics help emphasize each section.

First Aid for Horses is an invaluable resource for every horse owner and industry professional.