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"The horse's organs, from nostrils to tail, are presented with their structures and functions, in this book that covers the musculoskeletal system, the horse's senses, the brain and nervous system, and the digestive system. The subject matter is fascinating right down to the smallest detail, and even experienced horse owners will enjoy one or two ""aha"" moments. The reader becomes an active companion on an exciting journey through the horse's body. How does a horse work? What does it need to be able to move, breathe, and eat? Which structures of its body can we see and feel? Which functions can we observe? is book answers these and many other questions. Particular attention is paid to the musculoskeletal system because it is very important to the horse as a ight animal. e functions of the internal organs, the skin, the nervous system, and the senses are also explained. An abundance of easily remembered diagrams and photographs make even complicated associations easy to understand. From the contents: - Basic Anatomical Principles - Musculoskeletal System - e Cardiovascular System - e Lymphatic System - e Respiratory System - e Digestive System - e Genitourinary System - e Skin and Skin Appendages - e Nervous System"

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Dr. Christina Fritz has a PhD in biology, specializing in animal physiology, and is an author of specialized books. She runs her own practice forholistic equine therapy in Berlin and gives courses on energetic work on horses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. More information can be found at www.sanoanimal.de

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