This engaging, informative text provides a thorough introduction to equine care and management. Equine Science, Fifth Edition, features a full–color layout, numerous photos, and vivid illustrations that help bring chapter material to life, as well as a logical, easy-to-understand sequence of topics. Following an introduction to the equine industry, you’ll learn about horses’ unique anatomy and needs; how to care for, train, and manage horses; and key business aspects of the industry. This all-new edition also clearly connects text content to National AFNR (Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources) Standards, key math and science concepts, and current references, helping prepare you for success in the classroom and beyond. 651 p.

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• Rick Parker. PhD, Research and Teaching Associate (University of Wyoming), Division Director & Professor (College of Southern Idaho) Director and Principal Investigator (PI) for Agrow Knowledge the National Resource Center for Agriscience and Technology Education, a project funded by the National Science Foundation (DUE #0802510 ). Currently Director and Journal Editor for NACTA (North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture); and President of the National Agricultural Institute; and a part-time instructor for the College of Southern Idaho.
   
• Publication date (electronic format): 2018-03 - Cengage Learning Editions.