Table of Contents

Acknowledgments. Introduction. 1. Diagnosing Tendon and Ligament Injuries. 2. Functional Anatomy of the Equine Foreleg and Hind Leg. 3. How and Why Injuries Occur. 4. Treating Acute Injuries, and Directed Therapy. 5. Surgical Therapies. 6. Support Wraps, Boots and Bandages. 7. Horseshoeing. 8. Alternative Therapies. 9. Preventing Tendon and Ligament Injury. 10. Four Case Studies: Seabiscuit, Mi Bay, Martin and Falcon. Bibliography. Resources. Picture Credits. Index.

About the Author

LINDA B. SCHULTZ, D.V. M., Ph.D., has worked for over fourteen years in the veterinary profession including the fields of equine medicine, veterinary dermatology, and lab animal medicine and surgery. She is the former owner-operator of an equine medicine and surgery practice. In addition to her academic publications in scientific journals, Dr. Schultz also writes articles on pets and families.