The owner of the Heartland Horsehoeing School takes you through the step-by-step process of building a shoe board that will be a valuable educational tool to use with your shoeing clients and is also required for American Farrier's Association certification.  Illustrated with dozens of detailed photos, this report written by the author of many American Farriers Journal "Back To Basics" articles is a great tool to help you improve your forging skills.

By Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF

Edited by Pat Tearney, American Farriers Journal, Managing Editor

This report takes you through hoof trimming with some of the most serious practitioners of the art.  Lavishly illustrated with color photos of hoof models created by Allie Hayes, it includes detailed descriptions of hooves trimmed to the certification standard of the American Farrier's Association, the Four-Point Trim developed by Dr. Ric Redden, the Natural Balance Trim of Gene Ovnicek, a Universal Sole Thickness Trim used by Michael T. Savoldi and trims developed by barefoot advocates Dr. Hiltrude Strasser, K.C. LaPierrer and Lyle Bergeleen.  Sure to expand your knowledge of this vital aspect of proper hoof care, it will give you the background to understand the how and why behind these trimming methods.

By Ronald J. Riegel, DVM, and Susan E. Hakola, BSRN, CMI

Understanding the coffin bone is essential to good equine footcare.  This detailed 16-page report is packed with information on the coffin bone, its function, its relationship to surrounding structures, its common injuries and how to treat them.  It includes 24 full-color, detailed anatomical illustrations that will walk you through the anatomy of the coffin bone, its common fractures and the various treatments for them.  This report emphasizes the need for teamwork among horse owner, veterinarian and farrier.  If you want to learn more about the coffin bone and how to treat it, this is the report that you have to have!

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This report puts the spotlight on an area of equine footcare that's all too often ignored -- nutrition.  Its 64 pages illuminate the connection between what a horse eats and the health of its hooves.  Including articles written by veterinarians, equine nutritionists, farriers and hoof researchers, it's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the vital role of equine nutrition in footcare.

By Burney Chapman

One of the world's most talented horseshoers, the late Burney Chapman of Lubbock, Texas, leads you step by step through the care of a valuable foundered horse.  Color X-rays and photos of the foundered hoof will help you see how this horse was treated and returned to a promising show-ring career.

By Allie Hayes and Tracy Turner, DVM

Hayes, owner of Horse Science/Horse Sense in West Boxford, Mass., has teamed up with University of Minnesota veterinarian Turner on this 16-page full-color report featuring more than a dozen of her models, complete with detailed and labeled anatomical descriptions and a shoeing rationale for each.  Farriers, trainers and veterinarians will find it an invaluable aid in explaining hoof problems.  Hayes is the world's foremost expert in making hoof models.  "Hoof Capsule Studies" gives you an affordable opportunity to benefit from her expertise.

By Burney Chapman and George W. Platt, DVM

This reprint of a 1984 research paper presented at the American Association of Equine Practitioners' annual meeting by farrier Burney Chapman and equine veterinarian George Platt remains valid today.  It covers all aspects of laminitis, including detection, diagnosis and treatment.  A must-read for anyone with concerns about laminitis and how to treat it!

By Edward Martin

Shoeing a draft horse can be intimidating, if only because of its massive size and formidable strength.  But you'll gain new confidence with the help of Scotland's Edward Martin, the world's No. 1 draft horse shoer.  You get two dozen color photos and plenty of tips that cut this job down to size.

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This Minnesota equine veterinarian and veteran farrier says it's a major mistake to emphasize technique over the needs of the horse when it comes to effective hoof balance.  In 16 pages, he leads the reader through all of the critical aspects of proper hoof balance and examines its importance to both the rider and the horse.  Included are discussions of geometric balance, dynamic hoof balance, natural balance, the four-point trim, the hairline idea of balance, Duckett's dot and diagonal balance.  In addition, valuable ideas regarding balance from 17 other farriers and equine vets are also included in this Special Shoeing Report.

By Tracy Turner, DVM, MS, Dipl. AVCS

By Victor Rendano, DVM and Steven Haugen, DVM

Ever felt lost when discussing a horse's injury with a veterinarian?  You'll feel more capable after reading this report on how veterinarians read foot and leg X-rays.  No technical or $5 words -- just the fundamentals that will allow you to communicate better with veterinarians.  You'll agree that this is the most informative source available on equine foot radiographs.

An ideal gift for anyone involved with horses, this award-winning historic volume takes an informative, nostalgic and sometimes amusing look at the professional horseshoer.  Based on a unique Kentucky Derby Museum exhibit, this booklet looks back at the personalities involved in shoeing, early American shoeing prices, different types of shoes, a remarkable review of shoeing tools and much more from the early days of American horseshoeing.  An excellent gift for anyone involved with horses.

Originally priced at $12.95

By Bill Laste

By Andrew Parks, DVM

The most common hoof injuries, prognoses and treatments are featured in this full-color report.  A top equine veterinarian brings you up to speed with 43 full-color photos.