First published in 1861, Mayhew's Illustrated Horse Management remains an essential resource for anyone interested in the care and management of horses. Drawing on his extensive experience as a veterinary surgeon, Mayhew provides detailed advice on a wide range of topics, from anatomy and medicine to shoeing and feeding. With stunning illustrations and engaging prose, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves horses. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.