The Horse Trainers And Sportsman's Guide

The Horse Trainers and Sportsman's Guide, written by Digby Collins in 1865, is a comprehensive guide for horse trainers and sportsmen. The book covers a variety of topics related to horse training and care, including the duties of grooms, purchasing blood stock, and veterinary examination.The guide is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of horse training and care. The first section provides an overview of horse training, including the principles of horse training and the importance of understanding the horse's natural instincts.The second section of the book focuses on the duties of grooms, providing advice on how to select and manage grooms, as well as information on the different tasks that grooms are responsible for.The third section of the book is dedicated to the purchasing of blood stock, providing guidance on how to select and purchase horses for breeding and competition. The section covers topics such as pedigree analysis, conformation, and soundness.The final section of the book discusses veterinary examination, providing guidance on how to assess a horse's health and identify potential health issues. The section covers topics such as lameness, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.Overall, The Horse Trainers and Sportsman's Guide is a valuable resource for anyone involved in horse training and care, providing practical advice and guidance on a wide range of topics related to the care and management of horses.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.