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and castration 610–11
and nerve blocks 104
rhabdomyolysis see exertional rhabdomyolysis syndrome (ERS)
VetBooks.ir ribcage, trauma during birth 366–7

riders ability 405, 590
and prepurchase examinations 704
and saddle sores 590
rider weight 101

rig 614–17
false 617
see also cryptorchid
right dorsal colitis see hind gut ulceration
ringbone 240–2
ringworm 553–6, 559
roach back (kyphosis) 352
‘roaring’ 470, 472
Robert Jones dressing 85
rotavirus, equine 25, 631
roundworms (ascarids) 41–2
rubber toxicity 608
rugs
chewing 679–80
correct fitting 679
fly and midge protection 565–6, 753

travelling 766

sacroiliac disease 382–7
anatomy 382, 383

arthritis 387
causes 382
chronic 382
clinical signs 382–5
diagnosis 385–6
prognosis 387
sacroiliac ligament injury 386–7
treatment 386–7
sacroiliac joint 382, 383
saddle sores 586–90
saddles 405
fitting 359–66, 589–90

problems caused by 359–66
saddle fit checks 340
treeless 365