The Gentleman's practical farrier: Or, The traveller's pocket companion. In which I. Short and concise rules are laid down for the choice of a horse. II. The proper management of him on a journey is clearly pointed out. III. The easiest, cheapest, and most expeditious method of remedying the several accidents and disorders that may befal him on the road, is given. And, IV. The mistaken notions and injudicious practices of professed farriers are fully exposed. The whole intended to enable every person to judge for himself of the disorders of his horse, on a journey more especially; and to prevent his being imposed upon by the ignorance or obstinacy of common farriers. A work founded on thirty years experience.

Date:

MDCCLXI. [1761]