This superb book was initially published in 1998 and has been out
of print for several years. This new edition has been updated to
show the most recent developments in all areas relating to the
heavy horse industry. The Working Horse Manual has been designed to
act as bible for heavy horse enthusiasts. Diana Zeuner has
collected articles from 24 leading heavy horse experts who, between
them, have covered a wide array of topics including: o Choosing
your breed o Harnesses and harnessing o Horses in forestry o
Multiple hitches o Farriery o Ploughing o Plaiting o Horse-drawn
machinery and equipment o Veterinary care o Transport law o Caring
for horse-drawn vehicles o Road driving For this new edition the
chapters about Training for Horsemen, Working Horses in Forestry
and Transport and the Law have been completely updated to reflect
recent changes. The rest of the book has also been amended
accordingly. This new edition also has an increased section on
cross-country driving and an improved 'useful addresses' section.
The book is highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams. The
Working Horse Manual is the only UK book of this type and is on the
recommended reading list of the British Driving Society.
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