INTRODUCTION TO THE FOURTH UDUriON. 



modern farriery he might leave, as a monument, a life work 

 that wouhl [irove both instructive and useful to the horse com- 

 nmnity. When the third edition of the present treatise was 

 published he believed that he would not issue still another re- 

 vised edition ; but his constant study of tlie subject and his 

 interviews with the leadins^ trainers and sheers and horse own- 

 ers of this country have evolved so many valuable inventions 

 and so much improvement in the treatment of chronic disorders 

 that another edition has become absolutely imperative. 



The author trusts that the " fifth " edition will meet all re- 

 quirements of being the latest standard authority on modern 

 farriery. Prof. William Kussell. 



