Horses, How They Ought to Be Shod: Being a Plain and Practical Treatise on the Principles and Practice of the Farrier's Art

This classic text on the art of farriery, or horseshoeing, has never been better known than it is today. It is full of valuable hints, and clear practical instructions for giving even quite young children a knowledge of this important subject. It also contains full particulars for shoeing horses in all cases of lameness, with diagrams showing how to set the shoe so as to relieve the animal's suffering.This book is a must-read for anyone who owns, cares for, or has an interest in horse. With over 100 illustrations and diagrams, the book covers the basics of animal anatomy and equine diseases, as well as how to identify and care for horses.