Horse's Foot and How to Keep it Sound

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: "e;Description of the Foot"e;, "e;The Horny Crust"e;, "e;Definition of Elastic as Applied to the Horse's Foot"e;, "e;The Sole"e;, "e;The Frog"e;, "e;The Bones of the Foot"e;, "e;The Lateral Cartilages"e;, "e;The Sensitive Frog"e;, "e;The Elastic Cushion or Fatty Frog"e;, "e;The Coffin Joint"e;, "e;The Navicular Joint"e;, 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.