![The Horse: His Beauties and Defects [1866, uncolored]. pseud A Knowing Hand, Henry Alken](/pictures/thumb/14082.jpg?v=1582919823)
1866. A Knowing Hand, pseud. [Henry Alken]. The Horse: His Beauties and Defects. London: William Tegg, n.d. [1866; 1st pub.1816]. 29p + many uncolored lithographed ills. on 18 pls. and pictorial title page, all by Alken. Almost all the text and plates are printed on one side of the sheets..... More
![Lameness in Horses [2nd ed.]. O. R. Adams](/images/noimage.png)
Adams, O.R. Lameness in Horses. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger 1971. 2nd ed. (1st pub. 1962]. 562p, many photos and line ills. Very good hardcover (light cover soil, endpapers browned). Bookplate. No d.j., as issued. ** Although this longtime standard veterinary text has been much revised over the years, early editions..... More
2004. Bammes, Gottfried. The Artist's Guide to Animal Anatomy. Mineola, NY: Dover 2004 (1st pub. 1989, 1994). Trans. from German. 143p, many ills. by the author, many in color. Very good paperbound. ** An imaginative and excellent guide to anatomy, proportion, motion, basic forms, and technique, with much on horses..... More
1997. Barrey, E., et al., eds. Proceedings of the Third International Workshop on Animal Locomotion. Newmarket: Equine Veterinary Journal 1997. 112p, many X-ray photos, diagrams, and charts. Large paperbound (shelfworn). ** The workshop was held at Saumur, France, in 1996. Many technical papers on measurement techniques, biomechanics, sport horse locomotion..... More
2012. Blignault, Karin. Equine Biomechanics for Riders. N. Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square 2012 (1st pub. 2009). 264p, many line ills. and color photos. As new paperbound. ** After analyzing the horse's natural biomechanical movements, the author "highlights the biomechanical difficulties the horse encounters in his effort to please the rider..... More
1925. Bonnefont, Georges. Elevage et Dressage du Cheval. Paris: J.-B. Balliere et Fils 1925. 3rd ed. (1st pub. 1908). 428p, over 220 line ills. and photos. Good hardcover: rehinged marbled boards, cloth spine (rubbed, soiled). Endpapers dampstained around hinges. Occasional marginal tears (paper age browned); overall internally nice and sturdy..... More
Bromiley, Mary W. Equine Injury, Therapy and Rehabilitation. Oxford: Blackwell Science 2007. 3rd ed. (1st pub. 1987). 218p, many photos and line ills. Very good paperbound. ** The last edition of this popular guide to identifying and treating horses' injuries and chronic problems. Covers the musculoskeletal system, types of injuries..... More
1896. Brown, Cecil. The Horse in Art and Nature: With Numerous Illustrations from Life. London: Chapman and Hall, n.d. [1896?]. 219p, over 100 line and halftone ills. by the author. Fair hardcover (covers quite soiled, front cover loose). Further condition details on request. ** Large detailed guide for artists on..... More
Brown, Paul. The Horse: His Gaits, Points, and Conformation. Scribner 1943. [1st ed.] [64]p, many ills. by Brown. Good hardcover (endpapers browned, as usual); lacks d.j. Laid in: illustrated signed handwritten note with drawing, original pencil sketch, and clippings. ** (1) Undated handwritten ink note from Paul Brown, to an..... More
1943. Brown, Paul. The Horse: His Gaits, Points, and Conformation. NY: Scribner 1943. No edition statement, but a first or early printing. [64]p, many ills. by the author. Good sturdy hardcover (cover edges rubbed; endpapers browned from binding glue as always). Owner's ink name and stamp on front endpaper. No..... More
1829. [Clark, Bracy, ed.]. The Farrier and Naturalist; or, Horseman's Chronicle. London: Simpkin and Marshall 1829. Vol. 2, nos. 13-35 (complete). 392p + index, several line ills. Good hardcover (old quarter leather, marbled boards; rubbed). Front cover tender and will probably come off. Binding otherwise sound. ** An early veterinary..... More
2004. Clayton, Hilary M. The Dynamic Horse: A Biomechanical Guide to Equine Movement and Performance. Sport Horse Publications, n.d. [2004]. xiii, 267p, many line ills. by Susan E. Harris and many charts. New hardcover; no jacket, as issued. ** Analysis of types of movement, forces, and gaits, by a world..... More
1859. Dadd, George H. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Horse: With Anatomical and Questional Illustrations [etc.]. NY: A.O. Moore 1859 (1st pub. 1856). x, 291p + 17 (of 20) hand-colored engraved pls. Fair hardcover in original cloth binding (spine worn, mended). ** This ambitious work was the first American..... More
Elliott, Rachel Page. Dogsteps: Illustrated Gait at a Glance. NY: Howell 1975. 95p, many line ills. by Eve Andrade and the author. Good hardcover; no d.j. ** A classic introduction to dog structure and movement. Aimed at identifying good and bad movement in show dogs, but very useful as well..... More
1977. Emery, Leslie, et al. Horseshoeing Theory and Hoof Care. Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger 1977. xii, 271p, many photos and line ills. Very good hardcover; no d.j., as issued. ** Professional textbook, With much on navicular and other lamenesses. The primary contributors were Jim Miller and Nyles van Hoosen; the..... More
Frolich, G., and G. Schwarznecker. Lehrbuch der Pferdezucht. Berlin: Paul Parey 1926. 6th revised ed. of Schwarznecker's Pferdezucht (1st pub. 1894). vii, 682p, over 130 line ills. + 37 pls. (nice portraits of breeds by artists or after photos); some folding pedigree charts. Fair hardcover (covers soiled and rubbed, front..... More
1999. Gaughan, E.M., and Patricia M. Hogan. Equine Joint Disease. Veterinary Learning Systems (Bayer), 1999. 32p, many photos and radiographs. Good paperbound (light handling wear). ** Six papers from the North American Veterinary Conference, supplementing the Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian. On diseases of the fetlock, pastern..... More
![The Farrier's New Guide [etc.] [1754, incomplete]. Gibson, illiam](/pictures/thumb/16491.jpg?v=1540327399)
1754. Gibson, W[illiam]. The Farrier's New Guide [etc.]. London: T. and T. Longman 1754. 10th corrected and improved ed. (1st pub. 1720). xvi, 396p (including one publisher's ad). Title page printed in red and black. Contemporary leather (scuffed, chipped). Endpapers browned. Lacks rear endpaper, the 7 engraved anatomical plates, and..... More
Giniaux, Dominique. Equine Osteopathy: What the Horses Have Told Me. Xenophon Press 2014. Retitled and slightly expanded ed. (1st pub. in English 1996). 130p, a few line ills. New paperbound. Trans. by Jean-Claude Racinet and others. ** The author, a veterinarian turned equine osteopath, introduces the ideas behind spinal and..... More
Giniaux, Dominique. Healing Hands: A Treatise on First-Aid Equine Acupressure. Xenophon Press 1998 (later reprint). 110p, several photos. New paperbound (though covers lightly worn as received from the publisher). ** How to use acupressure to alleviate your horse's physical problems while waiting for traditional veterinary intervention. Includes colic, breathing problems..... More
1933. Goldschmidt, Sidney G. An Eye for a Horse: A Guide to Buying and Judging. NY: Scribner 1933. 135p, many line ills. by Cecil Trew + 24 pls. (including photos), 2 in color. Very good hardcover (small label removed from front endpaper). Lacks d.j. Correction slip tipped in facing plate..... More
1907. Gossart, F. Allures du Cheval: Etude Chronophotographique et Mathematique. Paris: Berger-Levrault 1907. 127p, many charts and formulas, 66 photos, + hundreds of small photos on 9 long folding pls. Fair hardcover: crudely rebound in cloth, with original front wrapper laid down; shaken; neat red ink underlining throughout. In French..... More
1909. Great Britain. Board of Agriculture and Fisheries. Types of Horses Suitable for Army Remounts. London: HMSO 1909. 8p, 10 photos. Good paperbound (light soil, wear). ** Summary of types of horses suitable for the Household Cavalry, Cavalry of the Line, Royal Artillery, Royal Field Artillery, Royal Engineers and Army..... More
2008. Griffiths, Jean T. Equine Science: Basic Knowledge for Horse People of All Ages. Boulder, CO: Equine Network 2008. 232p, many line ills. by Susan Harris. Very good paperbound (light shelfwear). ** Excellent one-volume guide for youth groups or equine studies students. Covers history of the horse, color, senses, gaits..... More
2018. Grisel, G. Robert. Equine Lameness for the Layman: Tools for Prompt Recognition, Accurate Assessment, and Proactive Management. Trafalgar Square 2018. 238p, many photos and drawings, most in color. New spiral-bound hardcover; no d.j., as issued. ** A detailed and systematic manual on how to observe and identify lameness. Not..... More
