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Understanding Equine Acupuncture, by Rhonda Rathgeber. 127pp. Understanding Equine Acupuncture examines the history of an ancient Eastern medical technique, its principles, and application to horses. Acupuncture is becoming a widely accepted alternative therapy for both humans and equines, and in horses, it is being used to treat a number of conditions from lameness to infertility. Many veterinarians incorporate acupunture into traditional treatment programs. Author Rhonda Rathgeber, PhD, DVM, lives in Lexington, Kentucky, and maintains a private practice that includes broodmares, foals, and performance horses.