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A. (Anton) Lungwitz
1845–1936
Known for a classic guide to horseshoeing, this German veterinary expert wrote with a rare mix of science and practical know-how. His work helped bring careful hoof anatomy and sound shoeing methods to a wider English-speaking audience.
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A Text-Book of Horseshoeing, for Horseshoers and Veterinarians
by A. (Anton) Lungwitz
About the author
Born in 1845 and living until 1936, Anton Lungwitz was a German specialist in horseshoeing and veterinary instruction. He served on the Royal Saxon Veterinary Commission and worked as an instructor in the theory and practice of horseshoeing, later directing the shoeing school of the Royal Veterinary College in Dresden, Germany.
He is best remembered for A Text-Book of Horseshoeing, for Horseshoers and Veterinarians, an influential manual based on his German work Der Lehrmeister im Hufbeschlag. The book focuses on the anatomy of the horse's leg and foot, practical shoeing methods, and the connection between hoof care and sound movement.
Lungwitz's writing stands out for being both technical and useful, aimed at professionals who needed clear guidance rather than ornament. Even today, his book is of interest to readers curious about the history of veterinary medicine, farriery, and the close study of the horse's hoof.