This is a vintage scientific guide to farriery, with detailed information on different conditions and ailments, the anatomy of the horses foot, treatments, preventative measure, and much more. Although old, it contains a wealth of timeless information and will be of interest to modern equestrians and farriers. Contents include: Farriery: A Perfect Foot Described , Sensible Frog , Nerves , Tendons , Ligaments , Arteries , Hoof , Sole , Frog , Bars , Treatment of Corns , Case 1. , Case 2. , Case 3. , Case 4. Case 5. , Case 6. , Case 7. , 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 was first published in 1806.