. The Athletic Horse was the first book of its kind that focused on the exercise physiology of the equine athlete and how to maximize the performance. Of the 2 million horse owners worldwide, 481,000 are involved in competing their horses.
. The contributors are from an international cast of equine experts, representing the top countries where research on performance horses is conducted: US, Australia, UK, South Africa, and Canada.
. The Equine Standing 3D CT Scanner technology was a game-changing advance in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation in 2016 when it was released. The new edition will include this new technology.
. The American Association of Equine Practitioners' 2020 Virtual Convention & Trade Show, focused on advancements and welfare concerns during several sessions about safety-related measures relating to eventing, jump racing, and rodeo. Timing for a new edition is now!
. The title will continue to remain on the Science Direct platform. In general, equine titles do well on the platform and this is an additional source of revenue for the portfolio.
. This is a topic of interest globally so there is heavy potential for translation opportunities.
. Imaging techniques maximize the ability to assess equine performance.
. Drug information is presented as it applies to treatment and to new regulations for drug use in the equine athlete.
. Advances in methods of transporting equine athletes ensure that the amount of stress on the athlete is kept to a minimum.
. Rehabilitation techniques support a return to peak performance.
. The latest nutritional guidelines maximize the performance of the equine athlete.
. Extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter provide up-to-date resources for further research and study.
. Expert international contributors provide cutting-edge equine information from the top countries in performance-horse research: the U.S., Australia, U.K., South Africa, and Canada.
. A companion website, hosted by Cornell University with more than 60 neurologic, ultrasound, and endoscopic case study videos, illustrates key concepts discussed throughout the book and brings to life a variety of techniques that are more easily visualized than described in print.
. UPDATED! Enhanced content to reflect advances in the field of the equine athlete: nutrition, endocrine responses, fluid balance, drug information, rehabilitation techniques, cardiovascular and much more!
. NEW! Chapter on new safety recommendations for training- including medications
. NEW! Technology updates and inclusion of the 3D CT Scanner
. NEW! Artwork to reflect modern technology and technique
. UPDATED! Extensive and up-to-date references for further study
. NEW! Enhanced Ebook on Expert Consult
. The contributors are from an international cast of equine experts, representing the top countries where research on performance horses is conducted: US, Australia, UK, South Africa, and Canada.
. The Equine Standing 3D CT Scanner technology was a game-changing advance in equine sports medicine and rehabilitation in 2016 when it was released. The new edition will include this new technology.
. The American Association of Equine Practitioners' 2020 Virtual Convention & Trade Show, focused on advancements and welfare concerns during several sessions about safety-related measures relating to eventing, jump racing, and rodeo. Timing for a new edition is now!
. The title will continue to remain on the Science Direct platform. In general, equine titles do well on the platform and this is an additional source of revenue for the portfolio.
. This is a topic of interest globally so there is heavy potential for translation opportunities.
. Imaging techniques maximize the ability to assess equine performance.
. Drug information is presented as it applies to treatment and to new regulations for drug use in the equine athlete.
. Advances in methods of transporting equine athletes ensure that the amount of stress on the athlete is kept to a minimum.
. Rehabilitation techniques support a return to peak performance.
. The latest nutritional guidelines maximize the performance of the equine athlete.
. Extensive reference lists at the end of each chapter provide up-to-date resources for further research and study.
. Expert international contributors provide cutting-edge equine information from the top countries in performance-horse research: the U.S., Australia, U.K., South Africa, and Canada.
. A companion website, hosted by Cornell University with more than 60 neurologic, ultrasound, and endoscopic case study videos, illustrates key concepts discussed throughout the book and brings to life a variety of techniques that are more easily visualized than described in print.
. UPDATED! Enhanced content to reflect advances in the field of the equine athlete: nutrition, endocrine responses, fluid balance, drug information, rehabilitation techniques, cardiovascular and much more!
. NEW! Chapter on new safety recommendations for training- including medications
. NEW! Technology updates and inclusion of the 3D CT Scanner
. NEW! Artwork to reflect modern technology and technique
. UPDATED! Extensive and up-to-date references for further study
. NEW! Enhanced Ebook on Expert Consult
