Excerpt from The Illustrated Horse Management: Containing Descriptive Remarks Upon Anatomy, Medicine, Shoeing, Teeth, Food, Vices, Stables
Would man only be content to base observations upon fact, anatomy has for a sufficient period ascertained a cir cumstance which should have startled public wonder into exclamation. But, where the horse is involved, centuries of prejudice appear to have generated a slothfulness of comprehension which overpowers all ordinary intelligence. In a bird a similar development has for ages been accepted as the proof of peacefulness of disposition. The pig'eon congregates in flocks, it lives on vegetable substances, and it possesses a liver which exhibits no gall-bladder. This deficiency and these habits apply to the horse as literally as to the feathered type of innocence. Perhaps the higher status of the quadruped might be urged as the ground of a primary title to human consideration. Yet the dove-cot would seem to have blinded man to the merits of the stable!
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an insightful examination of the horse, its anatomy, behavior, and relationship with humans. The author challenges the traditional views about this animal, offering new perspectives on its origins, physical capabilities, and emotional intelligence. By analyzing the horse's body and behavior, the author argues that this animal has unique qualities, including a remarkable capacity for speed, endurance, and sensitivity. This book is essential reading for horse enthusiasts, veterinarians, and anyone interested in the bond between humans and animals. It sheds light on the horse's history, biology, and the ethical implications of our treatment of them, ultimately challenging readers to rethink their understanding of the equine species. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333792992_0
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