The Harness Horse (1898) - Walter Gilbey - Bog

The Harness Horse is a comprehensive guidebook on the history, breeding, training, and care of harness horses, written by Walter Gilbey and first published in 1898. The book covers all aspects of harness horse breeding and management, including the selection of breeding stock, the development of young horses, the use of different types of harnesses and equipment, and the proper care and feeding of horses. It also includes detailed descriptions of various breeds of harness horses, their physical characteristics, and their suitability for different types of work. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and care of harness horses. Despite being over a century old, The Harness Horse remains a classic reference work and is still widely read and respected by horse breeders, trainers, and enthusiasts today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.