This volume comprises a comprehensive manual for farriers and
veterinarians. This text was originally intended for three classes of
readers: for the horse-owners who may interest themselves in the
subject, for farriers looking to develop their shoeing, and for
veterinary students who have to be examined. Despite its age, much of
the information contained herein is timeless, and will still be of
considerable value to modern readers. The chapters of this book include:
'Form and Action of the Foot', 'Preparation of Hood for Shoeing', 'Foals
and Unshod Feet', 'The Form and Manufacture of Shoes', 'Selection of a
Shoe', 'Fitting and Application of Shoes', 'On Roughing', 'Injuries
Resulting from Shoeing', 'Shoeing Bad Feet', etcetera. We are proud to
be republishing this antique book now complete with a new introduction
on the care and management of horses.