Books

Equine Welfare (UFAW Animal Welfare)

Equine Welfare (UFAW Animal Welfare)

I'm really proud to have been asked to contribute two chapters to this very important book on equine welfare.  I've written one chapter on a history of horse-human interactions, and another on why "alternative"  medicine is generally not in the best interests of the horse, or for  horse owners, for that matter.  The book is thought-provoking and  features contributions from many prominent experts in various fields. … [Read more...]

Books by Dr. Ramey

Horse.olivia & Nugget

Turns out, I've been writing books for a while.  In most of my books, I try to take some complex information and distill it, so that it's understandable, and useful. Click on any of them to take a look! Dr. Ramey's publisher is Trafalgar Square Books. Trafalgar Square is home to, "The World's Best Horse Books and DVDs," and offers free shipping for all on-line orders. If you're interested in medicine, … [Read more...]

A Concise Guide to Tendon and Ligament Injuries in the Horse

A Concise Guide to Tendon and Ligament Injuries in the Horse

A Concise Guide to Tendon and Ligament Injuries in the Horse D.W.Ramey, DVM. Howell Bookhouse, New York, NY, 1996 Click Here to Order Tendon and ligament injuries are among the most problematic things that affect sport horses.  They can mean that a horse needs significant time off, or may even spell the end of an athletic career.  Although some newer treatments have come along, there are still not any sure cures - … [Read more...]

A Concise Guide to Medications, Herbs, and Supplements in the Horse

A Concise Guide to Medications and Supplements in the Horse

D.W. Ramey, DVM. Howell Bookhouse New York, NY, 1996. Re-issued and updated as Concise Guide to Medications, Herbs, and Supplements for the Horse, Trafalgar Square Publishing, North Pomfret, VT, 2007. Click Here to Order This book has always done well.  It gives you a good bit of information about a whole bunch of medications, herbs, and supplements that you might be inclined to put in your horse.  You might be … [Read more...]

A Concise Guide to Navicular Syndrome in the Horse

A Concise Guide to Navicular Syndrome in the Horse

A Concise Guide to Navicular Syndrome in the Horse D.W. Ramey, DVM. Howell Bookhouse, New York, NY, 1997. Re-issued and updated as Concise Guide to Navicular Syndrome in the Horse, Trafalgar Square Publishing, North Pomfret, VT, 2002. Simultaneously published as Navicular Syndrome Explained, Kenilworth Press, Buckingham, UK, 2000 Buy Now For a long time, navicular syndrome was one of the most overdiagnosed … [Read more...]