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.
Of all the discussions about working horses, the fire department horse always brings up stories of heroic horses and the love the firemen had for them.
"e;The Horse's Friend"e; is a vintage handbook on the diseases and ailments common to horses feet and legs, including corns, interfering, crooked feet, feet that are too long or short, etc.
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.
Presented as a series of questions and answers, "e;Farriery"e; provides solutions to a variety of common queries concerning the anatomy of the foot and leg, as well as shoemaking in general.
"e;Know Your Horses"e; gives a full page photograph of each featured breed and Jack has conducted thorough research to produce an accompanying concise description of the animal's appearance, uses and history.
I have tried to express how frightening it is for the horse to make adjustments to their new surroundings and the anxiety they go through during the move.
Legend is a difficult Morgan who has a way of looking at things different from most horses and is not always eager to please but eager to do well in what he does.
A NEWSPAPERMAN'S VERSION OF THE "e;BIG STORY"e; OF THE TENNESSEE WALKING HORSEThe Tennessee Walking Horse is a breed of gaited horse known for its unique four-beat running-walk and flashy movement.
Who Cares They Are Only AnimalsThe true, shocking story of an animal rescue that took 14 months and the death of three of the characters will show you what Humane Law Officers really go thru.
Innumerable books, articles and a full length motion picture have been written and produced about the almost unbelievable career of the magnificent race horse Phar Lap and his mysterious death.
Here is a life story in the great tradition-a brilliant chronicle of circus and horse show life by the celebrated equestrian showman Arthur Konyot, senior surviving member of a renowned Hungarian family of artistes and circus proprietors.
How the humanitarian act of saving one foal, a by-product of a Premarin producing Pregnant Mare Urine Line (PMU), from slaughter evolves into a life changing odyssey.