A Treatise on Horse-Shoeing and Lameness

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", "On Making Horse-shoes", "On Clips, Calkins, and ...