Bøger af Wildair

"Rational Horse-Shoeing" is a detailed handbook on farriery first published in 1912. Within in, all aspects of horse shoeing are covered, including common ailments and their cure and prevention. The information is laid out in an accessible way, with detailed diagrams and illustrations helping to explain the principles. This book will appeal to modern equestrians and collectors of allied literature. Contents include: "General Observations", "Sound Horses", "Evils of Common Shoeing", "Frog Pressure", "Description of the Goodenough Shoe", "Countersinking the Nails", "The Bevel of the Foot Surface", "The Bevel on the Ground Surface", "The Calks", "How to Shoe Sound Feet", "Incipient Unsoundness", "Simple Cases of Contraction", "Quarter and toe Crack", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Rational Horseshoeing is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of horseshoeing, written by Wildair in 1873. The book covers every aspect of horseshoeing, from the anatomy of the horse's foot to the tools and techniques used in the craft. Wildair provides detailed instructions on how to properly trim and shape a horse's hoof, as well as how to select and fit the appropriate shoe. He also offers advice on how to prevent and treat common foot problems, such as lameness and thrush. Throughout the book, Wildair emphasizes the importance of a rational and scientific approach to horseshoeing, rather than relying on traditional methods or superstition. Rational Horseshoeing is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the care and maintenance of horses, as well as for professional farriers and blacksmiths.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.