Horses: Their Breeding, Care, and Training by Heather Smith Thomas About the book: An easy-to-read guide to the problems a serious horse owner will face. Emphasizing the importance of health care, the author deals with the major equine diseases as well as many other illnesses and injuries, such as arthritis, heaves, and strains and sprains. Her procedures for treating these are competently and simply explained. And much more. Gently used, there are no ripped or torn pages, in good condition, from a smoke-free and pet free home.