Understanding Equine Hoof Care (Revised Edition)
A handy reference that covers the basics of hoof care and horseshoeing.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Product #:
B11-1149(BHP)
Author: Heather Smith ThomasPages: 160Publisher: Eclipse PressISBN: 978-1-58150-333-3Cover Type: Soft CoverSubtitle: Your guide to horse health care and managementFeature Text:
ABOUT THE PRODUCT
Understanding Equine Hoof Care (Revised Edition) is a handy reference that covers the basics of hoof care and horseshoeing. Topics range from simple cleaning to trimming and shoeing the foot to dealing with hoof injuries and complex lameness problems.
In addition Understanding Equine Hoof Care describes how to achieve healthy hooves through
proper nutrition, conscientious care, and proper use of the horse.
Heather Smith Thomas, who resides on a ranch in Salmon, Idaho, cares for and shoes her own horses. She has raised and trained horses for 45 years and has published more than 6,000 stories and articles in horse and livestock publications. Thomas writes regularly for more than 40 horse publications, including Chronicle of the Horse, Equus, The Horse, and Quarter Horse Journal. She has written 14 books on horse health care and training including Care & Management of Horses: A Practical Guide for the Horse Owner.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING
"Heather's mastery of subject matter can be best attributed to her
first-hand experience as a horsewoman."
— Arabian Horse Times"An easy-to-read, 160-page paperback book that covers the basics of equine foot care."
— American Farriers Journal