1980. Bloom, Lynda. Fitting & Showing the Halter Horse. NY: Prentice Hall 1980. 216p, many photos. Very good hardcover in good d.j. (short tears). ** The first book on the subject, written for beginning exhibitors. Can be sent outside the U.S. for less than the default shipping rate... More
Campbell, D.M., ed. Colics and Their Treatment. Chicago: American Journal of Veterinary Medicine 1914. (Veterinary Medicine Series, 3) 137p, no ills. Very good hardcover (very light shelf rubbing). No d.j., if issued. ** Seven chapters by specialists of the day on diagnosing and handling colic in horses. Can be sent..... More
1959. Collins, Robert W. Grooming Horses: The Duties of a Groom in a Racing Stable and How to Perform Them. Lexington, KY: Blood-Horse 1959. 122p, several photos. Very good hardcover; no d.j., as issued. ** First edition of this detailed guide to tending racehorses, or indeed any horse. Can be..... More
Frank, E.R. Veterinary Surgery Notes. Minneapolis: Burgess 1950 (1st pub. 1937). 272p, 252 photos. Good hardcover (covers rubbed; internally nice and clean). No d.j. ** Comprehensive coverage of fractures, wounds, and other disorders of the horse, cow, and dog, and their surgical treatment. More
Friedberger, Franz, and Frohner, Eugen. Veterinary Pathology. London: Hurst and Blackett 1910. Trans. by M.H. Hayes from the 6th German ed. (1st pub. 1880s). 2 vols.: xv, 731p; vii, 702p, no ills. Good hardcover (spine tops and part of the joints frayed); very sturdy. No d.j. From the library of..... More
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Heinze, Theodor. Pferd und Reiter oder die Reitkunst in ihrem ganzen Umfange.... Leipzig and Berlin: Otto Spamer 1882. 5th rev. ed. (1st pub. 1863). xxii, 538p, 159 line ills. + 2p of publisher's ads. Pict. cloth, gilt stamped (lightly chipped). In German fraktur. ** The last edition of this very..... More
2005. Hendrickson, Dean A. Wound Care Management for the Equine Practitioner [+ CD-ROM]. Jackson, WY: Teton NewMedia 2005. 209p, many color photos and other ills. Very good spiral paperbound, with CD-ROM taped to inside back cover. ** Detailed pictorial guide to basic and advanced wound healing techniques--dressings, preparation, exploration, closures..... More
Hill, Cherry, and Richard Klimesh. Horse Hoof Care. N. Adams, MA: Storey 2009. 152p, many b&w photos. New large paperbound. ** Clear, up-to-date guide to healthy hoof care practices, horseshoeing, hoof handling, working with farriers and vets, etc. The latest in Cherry Hill's popular Horsekeeping Skills Library. Excellent value!... More
Holborn Surgical Instrument Co. General Catalogue of the "Holborn" Veterinary Instruments and Appliances. London, 1951. Ca. 200p (pages variously numbered), hundreds of line ills. with captions, printed in blue. Fair hardcover (covers rather worn, endpapers cut out). Laid in: two price lists (1947, 1951). ** Large trade catalogue, divided into..... More
1986. Howlett, Lorna. Complete Book of Ponies. NY: Howell 1986. 285p, over 150 photos, 40 in color. Very good hardcover in very good d.j. ** Authoritative worldwide survey of pony breeds, including many less familiar types--British, European, American, Australian, and New Zealand. With much on famous breeders and advice on..... More
Jeffcott, L.B., and A.F. Clarke. Progress towards Atlanta '96: Thermoregulatory Responses during Competitive Exercise in the Performance Horse. Newmarket: Equine Veterinary Journal 1995-96. 2 vols.: 164, 112p, several charts and diagrams. Very good paperbound. ** With the hot climate of the 1996 equestrian Olympics in mind, this research was carried..... More
1989. Jones, William E., ed. Nutrition for the Equine Athlete. Wildomar, CA: Equine Sportsmedicine News 1989. 97p, no ills. Good paperbound (covers shelf-rubbed). ** Collects many articles by various authors on feeding and using supplements for performance--DMG and DMSO, lactic acid, minerals, calcium, "the pros and cons of supplemental iron,"..... More
King, Christine, ed., et al. Manual of Equine Medicine and Surgery. St. Louis: Mosby 1999. 590p, no ills. New paperbound. ** Detailed pocket reference guide to assessment, diagnostic, and treatment protocols. For use on its own; also keyed to its parent text, Colahan's Equine Medicine and Surgery, for more information..... More
Kral, Frank. Compendium of Veterinary Dermatology. NY: Pfizer 1960. 69p, 1 ill. Fair paperbound, comb bound (cover wear); internally good and clean. ** Distributed to participants in the Pfizer Veterinary Dermatology Seminars. Printed on one side of the page to allow for notes on the facing blank page. Gives the..... More
Liautard, A. Lameness of Horses and Diseases of the Locomotory Appararatus. NY: Jenkins 1888. 309p, no ills. Fair hardcover (covers spotted, back hinge exposed, but binding is sturdy). Originally sold by the veterinary instrument firm Haussmann & Dunn, Chicago, with their label mounted in the rear. ** Draws on established..... More
Lloyd, D.H., et al. Practical Equine Dermatology. Blackwell 2003. viii, 136p, many color photos. Very good paperbound. ** Veterinary outline guide to presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of common and rarer skin problems. Owners will benefit from this information, too. The only edition. (Published at $59.99; e-book available at $82.99) Can..... More
2006. Loving, Nancy S. All Horse Systems Go: The Horse Owner's Full-Color Veterinary Care and Conditioning Resource for Modern Performance, Sport and Pleasure horses. N. Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square 2006. 632p, 516 color photos, 70 line ills. Very good large paperbound (new, but light shelf wear). ** This substantial book..... More
Mair, Tim, et al. Manual of Equine Gastroenterology. London: Saunders 2001. Over 440p, ca. 200 ills. Very good hardcover; unused. ** Professional veterinary text covering examination, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and management of complications relating to parasites, various diseases, colic, diarrhea, problems with foals, and more. The chapters are..... More
Mansmann, Robert, et al., eds. Equine Medicine and Surgery. Santa Barbara: American Veterinary Publications 1982. 3rd ed. 2 vols., totaling over 1400p, many line ills. and photos, several in color. Except for a little pink highlighting, a very good, sturdy, clean set. ** Chapters by many practicing veterinarians and other..... More
1858. Mason, Richard. The Gentleman's New Pocket Farrier [with] An Essay on Domestic Animals, especially the Horse [with] Annals of the Turf, American Stud-Book [etc.]. by J.S. Skinner. Philadelphia: Lippincott 1858. New edition of Mason's Farrier and Stud-Book (1st pub. in this form 1848). 415, vi, 101p + 5 wood-engraved..... More
2010. Miller, Robert M. Handling Equine Patients: A Handbook for Veterinary Students and Veterinary Technicians. Truckee, CA: Author 2010. 64p, many photos. As new paperbound. ** How to handle horses safely, humanely, and effectively in order to provide veterinary care. Chapters on chemical and physical restraints, modifying behavior, defensive horsemanship..... More
2009. Myers, Micaela. Leg and Hoof Care for Horses: A Complete Illustrated Guide. Globe Pequot 2009. In the Knack Make It Easy series. 243p, over 400 color photos. Very good paperbound. ** Handy guide to shoeing options, lameness, bone and joint issues, laminities, navicular, muscles, nerves, and skin. Clear and..... More
1908. No named author [publisher Vinton]. The Horse for Work or Pleasure. London: Vinton, n.d. [ca. 1908]. 74p + 6p of publisher's ads, a few line ills. Good hardcover, no d.j. (as issued?). ** On "feeding, management, diseases, and accidents"; also chapters on breeds, bits and harness, carriages, shoes and..... More
1927. O'Dea, T. The Australian Horse Doctor. Murray Bridge, S.A.: T. O'Dea [ca. 1927]. 65p, many ads for businesses in Adelaide and elsewhere. Very good hardcover (rusted staples). No d.j., as issued. ** Diagnosing and treating many ailments of horses, cattle, and sheep with formulas of oils, herbs, etc.--belladonna, turpentine..... More
Paget, J. Otho, et al. Horses, Guns and Dogs. NY: Longmans, Green 1903. xii, 254p, several line ills. + 4 color pls. Pictorial cloth, gilt stamped, with illustration signed "GAF" (George A. Fotheringill). Light marginal wear; overall a nice bright copy. ** Lively advice for boys on riding and driving..... More
