Hippiatry Collection

Caring for a horse, copy of an illustration from a 13th century veterinarian makemono, from The Kokka magazine
CHT234555 Caring for a horse, copy of an illustration from a 13th century veterinarian makemono, from The Kokka magazine, June 1911 (colour litho) by Japanese School

Ms Grec 2244 fol. 4 Operating on a horse (vellum)
CHT234566 Ms Grec 2244 fol.4 Operating on a horse (vellum) by Greek School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Greek, out of copyright

Ms 214 fol. 46v Shoeing a horse, from Libro de Menescalcia y Albeyteria
CHT234551 Ms 214 fol.46v Shoeing a horse, from Libro de Menescalcia y Albeyteria by Juan Alvarez, c.1390 (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms 214 fol. 26v Curing glossitis in a horse, from Libro de Menescalcia y
CHT234550 Ms 214 fol.26v Curing glossitis in a horse, from Libro de Menescalcia y Albeyteria by Juan Alvarez, c.1390 (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Anatomy of a horse, from Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la Medecine
CHT234574 Anatomy of a horse, from Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la Medecine des Chevaux by Philippe-Etienne Lafosse (1738-1820) engraved by Claude Fessard

Ms 214 fol. 38r Treating a horse with mange, from Libro de Menescalcia y
CHT234572 Ms 214 fol.38r Treating a horse with mange, from Libro de Menescalcia y Albeyteria by Juan Alvarez, c.1390 (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms Grec 2244 fol. 37v Operating on a horse (vellum)
CHT234565 Ms Grec 2244 fol.37v Operating on a horse (vellum) by Greek School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Greek, out of copyright

Ms 214 fol. 31v Mending the fractured metacarpal of a horse
CHT234549 Ms 214 fol.31v Mending the fractured metacarpal of a horse, from Libro de Menescalcia y Albeyteria by Juan Alvarez, c.1390 (vellum) by Spanish School

A Section of the Horse (coloured engraving)
CHT234553 A Section of the Horse (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d Alfort, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

A Lesson in Hippiatric Anatomy with Philippe-Etienne Lafosse (1738-1820) (oil on canvas)
CHT234577 A Lesson in Hippiatric Anatomy with Philippe-Etienne Lafosse (1738-1820) (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Ecole Nationale Veterinaire d Alfort

Dissection of a horse, from Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la
CHT234575 Dissection of a horse, from Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la Medecine des Chevaux by Philippe-Etienne Lafosse (1738-1820) engraved by Hubert

Internal organs of a horse, from Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la
CHT234573 Internal organs of a horse, from Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la Medecine des Chevaux by Philippe-Etienne Lafosse (1738-1820) engraved by F.A

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"Hippiatry: The Ancient Art of Equine Healing Unveiled" Step into the world of ancient veterinary medicine as depicted in historical manuscripts and artworks. From Ms Grec 2244 fol. 4's delicate depiction of a horse being operated on, to the meticulous process of shoeing a horse captured in Ms 214 fol. 46v, these glimpses offer us an insight into the fascinating field of hippiatry. Intriguingly, Ms 214 fol. 26v showcases the treatment for glossitis in horses, revealing that equine ailments were not overlooked by our ancestors. Meanwhile, Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la Medecine presents an intricate anatomy lesson with its detailed illustration of a horse's internal structure. The dedication and care given to horses are evident throughout history - whether it be treating mange (Ms 214 fol. 38r), performing surgeries (Ms Grec 2244 fol. 37v), or even extracting diphtheria serum from their blood (Les Animaux). These practices demonstrate the deep bond between humans and these majestic creatures. Not only do we witness practical applications like mending fractured metacarpals (Ms 214 fol. 31v) but also artistic interpretations such as Philippe-Etienne Lafosse's captivating oil painting depicting a lesson in hippiatric anatomy. Unveiling the secrets hidden within dissections, Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la provides us with an intimate look at how veterinarians examined every aspect of a horse's body to better understand its health and well-being. As we delve into this visual journey through time, let us appreciate the tireless efforts made by those who dedicated themselves to preserving equine welfare through centuries-old techniques and knowledge passed down from generation to generation.