This vintage book contains a detailed guide to horse shoeing, originally
intended for novices and apprentices. Written with the beginner in mind,
it is highly accessible and profusely-illustrated, making it perfect for
modern horse owners both existing and prospective. "Practical Farriery"
contains a wealth of timeless information and would make for a useful
addition to equestrian collectors. Contents include: "The Hoof",
"Structure of the Hoof", "Growth of the Hoof", "The Bones of the Leg and
Foot", "Joints and Ligaments", "Tendons and Other Elastic Tissues", "The
Flexor Pedis Perforatus Tendon", "Strained Tendon", "Concussion",
"Lateral Cartilages", "The Plantar Cushion", "The Coronary Cushion or
Band", "Mucous Bursae", etc. Many vintage books such as this are
increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are
republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality
edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the
care and maintenance of horses.