Practical Farriery - A Guide for Apprentices and Junior Craftsmen e-bog

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. "e;Practical Farriery"e; contains a wealth of timeless information and would make for a useful addition to equestrian collectors. Contents include: "e;The Hoof"e;, "e;Structure of the Hoof"e;, "e;Growth of the Hoof"e;, "e;The Bones of the Leg and Foot"e;, "e;Joints and Ligaments"e;, "e;Tendons and Other Elastic Tissues"e;, "e;The Flexor Pedis Perforatus Tendon"e;, "e;Strained Tendon"e;, "e;Concussion"e;, "e;Lateral Cartilages"e;, "e;The Plantar Cushion"e;, "e;The Coronary Cushion or Band"e;, "e;Mucous Bursae"e;, 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.