The first in a series of four books produced for college students on equine degree courses prepared by the founder of & head of equine studies at The Open College of Equine Studies the leading international distance learning establishment. Designed for clarity & ease of reference with a list of aims & objectives preceding each chapter the author deals with complex issues on a step-by-step basis & provides detailed explanations of technical & scientific terminology. Question boxes act as reminders & revision aids throughout. Book 1: Anatomy & Physiology Book 2: Health Nutrition & Fitness Book 3: Injury Disease & Equine Nursing Book 4: Business & Estate Management