| Shoeing And Balancing The Light Harness Horse Contributor(s): Clark, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1444607847 ISBN-13: 9781444607840 Publisher: Lyon Press OUR PRICE: $28.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation - Pets | Horses |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.32 lbs) 108 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The mechanism of the horse's foot is something marvelous, and the study of its anatomy and the relation of shoeing to the proper balance and ultimate success of the horse, is indeed a fascinating one. This antique text contains a detailed guide to shoeing horses, with information on proper practice, difficulties, the importance of correct shoeing, and much more besides. Clear and concise, this book contains much in the way of timeless information that will be of considerable value for equestrians and those looking to improve their shoeing skills. The chapters of this book include: 'The Treatment of the Colt's Feet Before Shoeing'; 'The First Set of Shoes'; 'Sore Feet and Sour Dispositions'; 'Knee-hitting, Scalping, etc.'; 'Pads, Their Benefits and Abuses'; 'Thrush, Its Cause and Treatment'; 'Punctures'; 'Quarter and Toe Cracks', 'Hood Bound', 'Hitting the Elbows', etcetera. This text was originally published in 1916, and is proudly republished here complete with a new introduction on horse care and maintenance. |