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Farming" is a comprehensive guide to farming, with chapters on every aspect including how to grow a range of vegetable produce, keeping all manner of livestock, maintaining machinery, common problems and pitfalls, making a profit, etc. Although old, this vintage handbook contains a wealth of timeless, practical information on the subject, making it a must-read for both existing and prospective farmers alike. Contents include: "The Best Pursuit...

First published in 1871, "A Treatise on Horse-Shoeing and Lameness" is a detailed guide to horse shoeing originally designed for novice farriers. It has chapters on everything from the history of farriery to speciality shoeing techniques, and it will appeal to modern readers looking for an introduction to the subject. Contents include: "The Foot, and Shoeing", "Historical Observations", "The Foot-Its Form and Function", "Preparing the Foot", "...

A Treatise on the Horse and His Diseases" is a detailed handbook on the various ailments an diseases common to horses, with information on their preventative and curative treatments. Designed for non-professional readers and the average horse-owner, it avoids technical terms and complicated language where possible, making it ideal for the those with little previous experience. Contents include: "Abscess of the Brain", "Abdominal Dropsy", "Bots...

First published in 1832, this is a detailed treatise on farriery, with a particular focus on the nature, origin and symptoms of navicular joint lameness. Written by a member of the Royal Veterinary College and accomplished army surgeon, it goes into great detail of preventative and curative treatment, as well as offering practical tips to horse shoeing. Contents include: "Manuscript Transmitted to the Veterinary College in 1816", "Navicular Jo...

The Training and Management of Horses" is a comprehensive handbook for horse owners, farriers, and veterinarians, first published in 1904. It concentrates on the relationship between man and horse, and explores the ways we interact with the animals, giving advice for training, management, care and maintenance, and much more. A fascinating and practical text, this book is highly recommended for modern horse owners and is not to be missed by col...

The Structure of the Horse's Foot and the Principles of Shoeing" is a concise but comprehensive guide to farriery, with a special focus on the anatomy of the horse's foot and its common ailments. With large, detailed illustrations and simple directions, this volume will be of utility to modern horse owners and farriers, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Anatomy of the Fo...

Stephenson's Pocket Farrier" is a simple, concise pocket guide to farriery, with chapters on a variety of ailments common to the hoof and guidance on how to treat and prevent them. Written in simple, plain language and full of timeless information, this vintage book will be of considerable utility to modern horse owners. Contents include: "Blood Spavin", "Bog Spavin", "Bone Spavin", "Bots", "Colic", "Coughs", "Consumption", "Curbs, the", "Coff...

This volume contains a course of twelve lessons on blacksmithing, horseshoeing, and wagon making, originally designed for schools and technical colleges. With helpful tables, simple diagrams, and a wealth of handy tips, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern readers looking for an introduction to metalworking and farriery. Contents include: "The Fire", "Iron", "Steel", "Annealing", "Welding Cast Iron", "Hardening", "Brazing", "F...

This is a detailed handbook on horseshoeing, with a specific focus on the various diseases and ailments common to horse's feet. A profusely-illustrated volume that contains a wealth of timeless, practical information related, "Russell on Scientific Horseshoeing for the Different Diseases of the Foot with Illustrations" will be of utility to modern horse owners and farriers alike, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector of such l...

Rational Horse-Shoeing" is a detailed handbook on farriery first published in 1912. Within in, all aspects of horse shoeing are covered, including common ailments and their cure and prevention. The information is laid out in an accessible way, with detailed diagrams and illustrations helping to explain the principles. This book will appeal to modern equestrians and collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "General Observations", "Sou...

First published in 1912, this book contains a comprehensive guide to horseshoeing, with chapters on scientific theory, anatomy, practical methodology, common problems and ailments, and much more. Profusely illustrated and easy-to-follow, "Practical and Scientific Horseshoeing" is highly recommended for modern horse owners and farriers, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include:...

This is a detailed handbook on horseshoeing, first published in 1872. It has chapters on theory and science, as well as easy-to-follow directions on basic shoeing methods, tips on discovering and treating common ailments, and much more. "Practical Horseshoeing" will be of utility to modern horse owners and farriers alike, and it would make for a wonderful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Importance of the Art", ...

This is a detailed treatise on horse-shoeing, with chapters on everything from training horses to be shod, to treating and curing common diseases and more. With authentic photographs and helpful diagrams, this volume will appeal to modern horse owners and farriers alike, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "Horse-shoeing", "Preparing the Foot", "The Shoe", "Choosing a Shoe", "The Nail-Holes", "Fitting the ...

Pathological Horse-Shoeing" is a comprehensive guide to the diseases and ailments common to the feet and limbs of the horse. It contains chapters on the detection, prevention, curing, correcting, etc., of a variety of diseases, as well as sections on subjects such as general care and management, shoeing, and more. Highly recommended for modern horse owners and farriers. Contents include: "Anatomy and Physiology of the Foot of the Horse-General...

Notes on Shoeing Horses" is an comprehensive but accessible handbook on horse shoeing, with chapters on anatomy, general care and maintenance, remedies for specific ailments, and more. Although old, much of the information contained within this book is timeless, and it will be of considerable utility to modern horse owners and farriers. Contents include: "Reason of the need of Shoeing", "Preservation of the Crust or Outer Wall of the Foot", "R...

Magner's ABC Guide to Sensible Horseshoeing" is a simple and practical guide on the art of shoeing horses, with chapters on methods of making a horse stand to be shod, how to tell the age of a horse, etc. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this handbook will be of utility to modern horse owners and collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: "Palliative Treatment", "Bad to Shoe", "Confirmed in the H...

First published in 1880, this vintage book contains a series of papers on the subject of riding horses on roads, with chapters on avoiding accidents, proper care and maintenance of both horse and carriage, trips for horse control, notes on shoeing, and much more. "Horses and Roads" will appeal to modern readers with an interest in traditional horsemanship, and it is not to be missed by collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "Spring...

This vintage book contains a collection of essays and articles on the subject of horse care and maintenance, written by Gerard Doan. Based on the author's forty years spent attending to horses, "The Horse's Rescue" contains a wealth of interesting information and handy tips pertaining to farriery, the treatment of diseases and ailments, training, riding, and much more. This book is highly recommended for modern horse owners and equestrians, an...

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to horse shoeing, with chapters on common diseases, horse control and management, general maintenance, anatomy, and other useful tips. Although an old book, "The Horse Shoer's Companion" contains a wealth of timeless information and will be of considerable utility to modern horse-owners and farriers. Contents include: "Horse Shoeing", "On Making the Shoe", "Fitting the Shoe", "Setting and Mailin...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on farriery, being an exploration of contemporary methods with instructions and ideas concerning improved techniques. "Horse-Shoeing As It Is and As It Should Be" will appeal to those with an interest in the history and development of farriery, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of equestrian literature. Contents include: "The Foot of the Horse-Its Exterior", "The Interior P...