The Exterior of the Horse by Armand Goubaux and Gustave Barrier

The Exterior of the Horse

by

Armand Goubaux and Gustave Barrier

This is an excellent and informative book covering an in depth study of the head, body and legs of the horses as well as locomotion and mechanics, proportions, uses, vicious horses, vices and more.

Book Condition: very good condition, front and rear hinges broken exposing webbing. Translated by Simon J.J. Harger. 346 figures and 34 plates by G. Nicolet. 916 pages, green cloth with slight wear. Philadelphia: Lippincott, (1982). Second Edition. Scarce title. Hardcover No dust jacket (as published?). A nice copy of a hard to find book. A landmark study of anatomy and movement, and a source for many other equine books