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Diseases of the Horse (1923 Rev. Ed.) + Light Horses + 4-H Horse Science, USDA/US Gov. Printing Office & Ensminger | Illustrated Set, Veterinary Reference

This three-piece veterinary reference set brings together a 1923 USDA classic, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Bulletin on light horses, and a practical 4-H Horse Science unit.

Together, they show how horse care and training were taught across farms, ranches, and youth programs in the mid-20th century. Inside you’ll find anatomy plates, disease charts, feeding and reproduction basics, and hands-on care tips.

Quick Specs

Item Type: 3-piece equine/veterinary reference set (1 hardcover, 2 pamphlets)

Size:

  1. Diseases of the Horse (hardcover): 9 × 6 × 1 in, 629 pp
  2. Light Horses (paper pamphlet): 9 × 6 in, 56 pp
  3. 4-H Horse Science (stapled, 3-hole): 11 × 9 in, 46 pp + notes page

Material: Cloth over boards (hardcover); paper pamphlets

Color: Brown cloth book with black horse-head vignette; two cream/illustrated pamphlets

Origin or Maker:

  • Diseases of the Horse: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Industry; Government Printing Office (Washington, D.C.)
  • Light Horses: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farmers’ Bulletin No. 2127 (by M. E. Ensminger)
  • 4-H Horse Science: Federal & State Extension Services in cooperation with National 4-H Service Committee

Year or Era:

  • Diseases of the Horse: 1923 Revised Edition (as shown)
  • Light Horses:1962
  • 4-H Horse Science:1969

GENRE: Veterinary Reference, Equine Science, Agricultural Bulletins

Language: English

Identifiers: Pre-ISBN/Not provided

Edition & Features

Edition/Printing:

  • Diseases of the Horse: Revised Edition, 1923 (title page shown); multiple authors from USDA/Bureau of Animal Industry
  • Light Horses: USDA Farmers’ Bulletin No. 2127 by M. E. Ensminger, Dept. of Animal Science, Washington State University
  • 4-H Horse Science: “4-H Horsemanship Program Unit 2: Horse Science” (topics and TOC shown)

Illustrations/Maps/Plates:

  • Diseases of the Horse: anatomical plates and technical figures (see photo with internal organs diagram)
  • Light Horses: breed characteristics, selection, feeding, equipment (TOC shown)
  • 4-H Horse Science: anatomy/action diagrams, unsoundness chart, hoof angles, parasites, and feeding charts

Extras: Diseases of the Horse bears a previous owner inscription (“With kind regards from Ray O. Woodruff”, Washington, D.C.; see photo).

Condition

Diseases of the Horse (hardcover): Good

      • Notes: Book boards dented; edge/corner wear; staining to page edges; age toning; prior owner inscription on front endpaper. Binding sound; pages complete.

Light Horses (pamphlet): Good

      • Notes: Spotting and wear on covers; age toning; stapled binding secure; pages complete.

4-H Horse Science (stapled, 3-hole): Good

      • Notes: Stains on front/back covers; handling wear; three binder holes; interior clean overall.

See all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.

This set includes the 1923 revised USDA Diseases of the Horse with a Ray O. Woodruff inscription, and it suits a horse care or veterinary history shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.

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  • Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
  • Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.

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