Irresistible and instructive, this manual offers timeless tips on the effective and humane treatment of horses. Topics include proper housing and feeding, basic veterinary medicine, and the schooling of foals, plus information on all major breeds and numerous maxims on owning, riding, and working with horses. Only edition in print. 72 illustrations.
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