Contained in this rare book is an astonishingly detailed and comprehensive guide to horse-owning, comprising a wealth of timeless information that will prove as useful to equine enthusiasts today as it did at the time of its original publication. Although much of the information contained herein existed in text previously, there was no such complete, single-volume tome containing anywhere near as much information as is provided here, written in a manner that enables access to both the layman and seasoned equestrian alike. Covered in this book are topics including: Natural History, Physiology, Pathology, General management of the Horse, et cetera. This book, complete with detailed drawings and diagrams, is a must-have for any horse-owner and collector of antique equestrian literature. John Henry Walsh was an English sports writer, born in Hackney, London. This scarce book is republished here with an original biography of the author.
