"The Body of the Horse, Its External Accidents and Diseases" contains information on the diagnosis and treatment of horse ailments. It is intended to illustrate aspects of equine health and serves as a guide for anyone wishing to obtain a general knowledge of the subject and understand the field in its historical context. A concise and clear reference book perfect for equestrians and farmers. Contents include: “Caries”, “Causes”, “How to Know It”, “What to Do”, “Necrosis”, “Big Head”, “Exostosis of the Jaw”, “Broken Back”, “Sprain of the Back”, “Broken Ribs”, “Broken Tail”, “Fractures of the Skull”, “Tumours”, “Goitre”, “Inflamed Parotid Gland”, “Fistula of the Parotid Duct”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the anatomy and breeding of horses.