The Horse's Foot: And How To Keep It Sound (1863)

By William Miles, William Miles of Exeter, William Pollard

Book Overview

The Horse's Foot: And How To Keep It Sound is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Miles in 1863. The book covers various aspects of horse hoof care, including anatomy and physiology, shoeing, trimming, and common foot ailments. Miles provides detailed instructions and illustrations for proper trimming and shoeing techniques, as well as advice on selecting the right type of shoe for each horse. The book also includes information on the importance of nutrition and exercise in maintaining healthy hooves. Miles emphasizes the importance of preventative care and offers tips for identifying and treating common foot problems such as lameness, thrush, and navicular disease. This book is an essential resource for horse owners, trainers, and anyone interested in the proper care and maintenance of horse hooves.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165085488
• ISBN13: 9781165085484
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"