"The Working Horse" is a fantastic guide to the horses of the British
Isles as used for sport and work, including a wealth of equestrian
knowledge on such subjects as breeding, breaking, ailments, history, and
much more. Profusely illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this
timeless volume is not to be missed by horse lovers and owners alike,
and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied
literature. Contents include: "Horse-Breeding in the British Isles",
"Heavy Draught-Horses: The Shire, The Clydesdale, and the Suffolk",
"Park Hacks and Carriage Horses", "A Veterinary Vade-Mecum", "The
Conformation of the Horse", "Principles of Shoeing", "Diseases and
Injuries of the Feet of the Horse", "How to Tell a Horse's Age", 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
complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the care and
maintenance of horses.