The Art of Horseshoeing: A Manual for Farriers - Softcover

Hunting, William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0944079288 ISBN 13: 9780944079287

Publisher: Lessiter Pubns, 1998

Synopsis

Selected as one of the dozen best horseshoeing books ever published, this reprint of an exciting 1895 book written by a leading British veterinarian lays down correct principles andpoints out hundreds of highly technical details still essential to good shoeing. Some 100 years later, farriers still rely on ideas from this highly valuable book in their daily shoeing work. Must reading for anyone involved with hoof care!

About this title

From the Publisher

A no-nonsense source of information on foot health and proper shoeing, with emphasis on readability and economy of language. Little technical jargon and much illustration in the form of line drawings and foot cross-sections makes this manual meaningful, even a century after its original publication.

From the Back Cover

Among the dozen best shoeing books ever written! First published in 1895...William Hunting's famous "The Art Of Horse-Shoeing: A Manual For Farriers" provides valuable strategies for anyone wishing to rediscover the best ideas in equine hoof care that have stood the test of time. 115 pages of valuable shoeing information found in 11 super chapters. Includes 91 highly valuable shoeing, trimming and anatomy illustrations. Plus, a four-page in-depth index and four historic farrier ads featuring shoes, nails and pads from the late 1800s. Highly valuable, practical trimming and shoeing ideas, philosophies and techniques from the late 10\800s are featured in this valuable reference by British veterinarian William Hunting. He lays down correct general shoeing principles and points out hundreds of technical details which are essential to good shoeing. More than 100 years later, many farriers still rely on ideas gleaned from this valuable reference book. Part of "The Farrier Classics" series, this book stresses the need for complete knowledge of the horse's foot, valuable ideas on trimming, essential shoeing techniques, anatomy lessons and much more.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lessiter Pubns
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0944079288
• ISBN 13: 9780944079287
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 115