The Horse's Friend; A Manual for Training the Horse and Keeping Him Healthy
Mount Morris, IL: Brethren's Pub. Co., 1893. Moore, A.F., Jr. First edition. Hardcover. 127p, 28 pls. by A.F. Moore, Jr. (some aftrer photos). Covers shelf-rubbed, edges rubbed; hinges cracked but binding sturdy. A little light marginal staining. Good. Item #30210
On early training, bitting, training to drive and ride, and correcting vices, all based on complicated rope restraints. Also some veterinary advice. Because the author was blind, his knowledge was, "of necessity, . . acquired in the stern school of practical knowledge." Illustrator Moore was based in the nearby town of Polo. Scarce; WorldCat gives only 3 locations. (Wells 6701) Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate. [Regional Imprint].
Price: $75.00