Notation de l'état corporel des chevaux de selle et de sport

This book is a practical and easy-to-use guide, based on the expertise of scientists from INRA, the French Horse Institute and the French Breeding Institute. It is based on observation and a few simple gestures to manage the feeding of saddle and sport horses. After a rapid explanation of the theoretical bases, this guide gives detailed and illustrated practical advice on how to apply the method efficiently by replying to some concrete questions such as, how and when to score. What are the objectives for the body condition? What are the traps to avoid? This book will be of interest to horse breeding professionals as well as to individual owners looking after their horses throughout the year.