"The Working Horse" is a fantastic Guide to the Horses of the British Isles as used for sport and work, including a wealth of Equestrian Knowledge on such subjects as breeding, breaking, ailments, history, and much more.
It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the care and maintenance of horses..
Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive.
Contents include: "Horse-Breeding in the British Isles", "Heavy Draught-Horses: The Shire, The Clydesdale, and the Suffolk", "Park Hacks and Carriage Horses", "A Veterinary Vade-Mecum", "The Conformation of the Horse", "Principles of Shoeing", "Diseases and Injuries of the Feet of the Horse", "How to Tell a Horse\'s Age", etc.
Profusely illustrated with photographs and diagrams, this timeless volume is not to be missed by Horse lovers and owners alike, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. "The Working Horse" is a fantastic Guide to the Horses of the British Isles as used for sport and work, including a wealth of Equestrian Knowledge on such subjects as breeding, breaking, ailments, history, and much more
