A Text-Book of Horseshoeing, for Horseshoers and Veterinarians

"A Text-Book of Horseshoeing, for Horseshoers and Veterinarians" by A. Lungwitz is an educational book from the late 1800s designed for those working with horses. It acts as a how-to manual, teaching horseshoers and veterinarians the right ways to put shoes on horses with special attention to the horse's leg and foot science. The writing begins by discussing the reasons for the book due to a new test on the level of skills needed to shoe horses and then moves to teaching the horse's body parts, bones, and how they work in ways important for shoeing. Readers learn why knowing about the horse's foot, how it's built, and what can go wrong with it is key before ever picking up a horseshoe. The writer's knowledge makes sure what's inside is helpful and can be used by anyone looking after horses.