Colin Vogel BVet Med MRCVS is an experienced veterinarian, specializing in horses. He was veterinary correspondent for Horse & Hound for 20 years and is a past officer and council member of the British Equine Veterinary Association. He is an advisor to a number of major equine insurance companies. Colin has written seven books and lives in Fakenham, Norfolk.

Introduction; Section One; Around 30 flow charts, each starting with a simple, commonly-asked question, lead step-by-step to nearly 100 diagnoses. Initial problems include: Is my mare pregnant? Why does my horse's head shake? Why is my horse lame? Has my horse got a back problem? Colour-coded numerals lead the reader on to thorough explanations of the problem and (where appropriate) how to treat it. Section Two; Treatments and techniques. A full explanation of how to treat the problem, now that it has been diagnosed. Medical information demystified and advice on when it is necessary to call in the veterinarian. Section Three; Glossary of technical terms, each with its own fact file. Index