This early works was originally published in 1898, it is a comprehensive and informative look at the subject of Horseshoeing with much of the information still useful and practical today. The word "horseshoeing" embraces various acts, especially preparing the iron sole, the horseshoe, forming it and fitting it to the hoof, whose ground surface has been previously dressed in accordance with the direction of the limb, and fastening it to the hoof by means of nails........Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.