Synopsis
Explains how proper hoof care can optimize a horse's performance ability and discusses the anatomy of the hoof, the shoeing process, and the affect of pain and age.
From the Author
State-of-the-art Hoof Information to Maximize PerformanceAs a trainer and horse show judge, I know the importance of regular and competent hoof care. It is a team effort between the horse owner, the farrier, and sometimes the veterinarian. To help you understand your role, we explain hoof conformation and balance, movement and gait defects, every aspect of the shoeing process, types of shoes, preventing lost shoes and hoof problems. We give specific shoeing advice for reining, dressage, hunters, jumpers, barrel racing, endurance riding, street work, cutting, roping and more. The 246 pages are packed wtih 180 photos and drawings.