Horse Mastership: A Lecture With an Appendix, Including Some Notes on the Schooling of Jumpers, the Bacteriology of Coughing, and the Diseases Carried ... Ticks, and Tsetse Flies (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Fredk; F. Maccabe

 
9781331236139: Horse Mastership: A Lecture With an Appendix, Including Some Notes on the Schooling of Jumpers, the Bacteriology of Coughing, and the Diseases Carried ... Ticks, and Tsetse Flies (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a lecture on horse mastership delivered to the South Irish Horse by a military surgeon and racehorse trainer. The author focuses on the importance of the horse in the military and sporting contexts, emphasizing that the horse's well-being is not only crucial for its own health but also for the safety and success of its rider. The author brings his knowledge and experience in horse training and veterinary science to bear, highlighting prevalent issues and offering practical solutions. Through a historical lens, he examines the evolution of horse training techniques, shedding light on the significant role played by thoroughbreds. The book offers a comprehensive guide to horse care and management, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness, proper nutrition, and exercise. Moreover, the author emphasizes the need to prevent diseases by ensuring horses are kept in clean and well-ventilated stables and discusses various diseases that can affect horses, including coughing, fever, and other ailments caused by germs. By providing a thorough understanding of the horse's health and well-being, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone involved in horse care, training, or equestrian sports.

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