Author : William Miles
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1473343828
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (733 download)
Book Synopsis The Horse's Foot and How to Keep it Sound by : William Miles
Download or read book The Horse's Foot and How to Keep it Sound written by William Miles and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1863, this book is a comprehensive guide to shoeing horses, with chapters on anatomy, diseases and ailments, general maintenance, avoiding common problems, and much more. This profusely-illustrated volume contains a wealth of timeless information, and it will appeal to both modern farriers and collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Description of the Foot", "The Horny Crust", "Definition of Elastic as Applied to the Horse's Foot", "The Sole", "The Frog", "The Bones of the Foot", "The Lateral Cartilages", "The Sensitive Frog", "The Elastic Cushion or Fatty Frog", "The Coffin Joint", "The Navicular Joint", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.