The Horse Doctor Is In: A Kentucky Veterinarian's Advice and Wisdom on Horse Health Care

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This practical guide to equine health care is filled with sound advice that is presented in a warm and approachable tone. Experienced veterinarian Brent Kelley offers proven methods for dealing with a variety of medical situations every horse owner is likely to encounter, from pregnancy and foaling to fractures and infections. With examples drawn from real-life stories, Kelley helps you confidently and effectively manage common ailments and provide the necessary care to keep your horse healthy and happy.

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"...a blend of practical and friendly veterinary advice liberally peppered with is own perceptions and opinions, and based on his own experience." - Horse Rider

"Kelley offers down home advice woven with warm humor in his book." - Tack N' Togs

"Appealing to readers' fascination with the day-to-day lives of veterinarians, as well as their need for sound veterinary advice, The Horse Doctor Is In is inviting and easy to understand."

- New England Horse Talk *also featured in Equine Journal

"The Horse Doctor Is In stands out among the plethora of equine health care manuals available." -Thoroughbred Times

"...this book is a bargain at the price and will be in demand from readers." - Booklist

Author Bio

Brent Kelley, D.V.M., has been a practicing equine veterinarian for nearly 30 years in the heart of Kentucky's horse country. He has been a "Veterinary Topics" columnist for The Thoroughbred Times since 1994. Four of his articles have won awards, including the 1997 American Horse Publications' Personal Column award and two consecutive Chronicle of the Horse Best Personal Experience Story awards. Under the pseudonym Grant Kendall, Kelley has written two books on his experiences as a vet. He lives in Paris, Kentucky.