Through my work at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, I work closely with the college’s veterinarians and veterinary students, as well as the farriers whose cases come to the hospital. This has given me the perspective of seeing how both sides work best together — and how either can hinder this relationship.

The Illustrated Horse’s Foot (A Comprehensive Guide) is the latest book by veterinary surgeon and researcher Christopher C. Pollitt. Released in December 2015 by Elsevier as a follow-up to Pollit’s renowned book, Color Atlas of the Horse’s Foot, which is no longer in print. This 272-page book is a must-have for all equine practitioners specifically all farriers and equine veterinarians.