A treatise on the diseases and lameness of horses. In which is laid down a proper method of shoeing (in general) and treating the different kinds of feet. To which are added some new observations in the art of farriery, and on the nature and difference of horses. Shewing on what principles their perfection depends, and by what methods their breed may be greatly improved and amended / by W. Osmer.

Osmer, William

Date:: 1761

Credit: A treatise on the diseases and lameness of horses. In which is laid down a proper method of shoeing (in general) and treating the different kinds of feet. To which are added some new observations in the art of farriery, and on the nature and difference of horses. Shewing on what principles their perfection depends, and by what methods their breed may be greatly improved and amended / by W. Osmer. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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