Many horses and ponies suffer injuries to their muscles, joints and ligaments, which tend to be poorly diagnosed, yet eventually prove to be incapacitating. The animals are taken out of work for months, then brought back into work hoping that time has cured them, and later sold on as less than sound, retired, or sent to the great pasture in the sky. AUTHOR: Sara Wyche is a qualified veterinary surgeon and a highly experienced practitioner of holistic medicine, as well as a horse owner and an accomplished dressage rider. She is a regular contributor to the equestrian press, and her previous books include The Horse Owner's Guide to Holistic Medicine, Understanding the Horse's Legs and the highly acclaimed Understanding the Horse's Back SELLING POINTS: -A comprehensive guide that looks at the practical steps you can take to ensure that the rehabilitation of your horse is successful -Aimed at novice to advanced riders and those involved in the health, welfare and fitness of horses as well as professionals working in rehabilitation ILLUSTRATIONS 80 colour photographs