98 Classic Horse Books

CENTURIES OF EQUESTRIAN HISTORY. ONE DIGITAL LIBRARY.

Discover how earlier generations wrote about the horses they trained, worked with, and cared for.

The Vintage Horsemanship Library™ brings together 98 historical horse books in PDF format, with editions dating from the 1700s to the early 1900s. Explore the world of traditional horsemanship, farriery, horseshoeing, and equine management through the writings of the period.

From detailed studies of the horse’s foot to military horseshoeing manuals and early horse-training texts, this collection offers a fascinating window into equestrian history.

EXPLORE WHAT’S INSIDE

• Farriery & Horseshoeing
  Historical works on the farrier’s craft, shoe designs, tools, hoof balance, and traditional shoeing practices.
• Horse Anatomy & Hoof Studies
  Period texts examining the horse’s structure, the anatomy of the foot, and historical understandings of soundness and disease.
• Traditional Horsemanship & Management
  Early writings on educating, handling, training, and managing horses.
• Military Manuals & Equestrian Trades
  Reference works for army horseshoers, farriers, saddlers, and teamsters, alongside books connecting horseshoeing with blacksmithing.

A COLLECTION FOR CURIOUS HORSE LOVERS

Whether you enjoy equestrian history, collect vintage books, or want to explore how horse-related knowledge developed over time, this library gives you a substantial collection to browse and study at your own pace.

Discover historical terminology, compare perspectives from different periods, and explore subjects beyond the modern riding arena.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

98 historical books in PDF format, supplied as a digital collection.

One purchase. No subscription. No physical books will be shipped.

These are historical editions, not rewritten modern guides. Original language, typography, and reproduction quality may vary between books.