By Ronald J. Riegel, D.V.M and Susan E. Hakola, B.S., R.N., C.M.I.
published by Equistar Publications, Ltd.
Although the title indicates this atlas covers the whole horse, it is Volume One of a two-volume series. This volume is dedicated mainly to the leg and hoof. Of the 16 chapters, 14 are directed at the structures from the shoulder down.
Thorough doesn't even begin to adequately describe this atlas. It begins with Concepts and Technologies, moves through Conformation, The Shoulder, The Upper Arm/Forearm, on to The Carpus and the Metacarpus, and so on. Step by step, building on the knowledge of each previous chapter, you eventually reach The Forefoot, The Stifle Joint, and all the other leg structures. There are even chapters on Navicular Syndrome and Laminitis.
No review of this atlas would be complete with mentioning the illustrations. It's impossible to describe them and do them justice. I was tempted to rip out each page of the atlas, trim the ragged edge, and frame each page. The color, precision, and attention to detail are remarkable.
If every farrier were restricted to owning only five books related to farriery, this atlas should absolutely be among those five.