| UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Book of Horses: A Complete Medical Reference Guide for Horses and Foals | Mordecai Siegal et al | The first book you should read on horse science. Each topic starts at the basics and builds to specifics. Absolutely perfect as a Hippology/HorseBowl/KnowDown study guide for 4-H and Pony Club. Also an excellent reference book for horse people at all levels. | 
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| Beyond the Hay Days | Rex A. Ewing | Finally. A practical guide to horse nutrition. Feed what they need, not what's in style this week. | 
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| Blessed Are The Broodmares | M. Phyllis Lose | A classic text for the horse breeder, professional and amateur alike. | 
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| Breeding Management and Foal Development | Equine Research | A college level text for the professional horse person. Recommended for 4-H hippology and horse bowl students as well. Two warnings, though: first of all, brace yourself for the price. Secondly, don't read this immediately before the birth of your first foal. | 
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| Conditioning to Win | Equine Research | An excellent text on developing physical training programs for all types of performance horses. Build stamina, minimize injury. | 
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| Conformation and Performance | Nancy S. Loving | A veterinarian explains conformation and how it effects performance. Invaluable for selecting horses and dealing with problems in the horses you already have. An absolute must for professionals. | 
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| Complete Plans for Building Horse Barns Big and Small | Nancy W. Ambrosiano Mary F. Harcourt | Don't build your barn without it. | 
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| Feeding to Win II | Equine Research | The authority on proper feeding and nutrition. | 
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| Veterinary Treatments and Medications for Horsemen | Equine Research | A very complete guide on specific treatment options and methods for a wide variety of injuries and ailments. | 
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