Farriery- Foal to Racehorse is a crucial development process. It requires bi-weekly to monthly maintenance to correct angular limb deformities in newborns, support rapid bone growth in yearlings, and finally apply high-performance racing plates to withstand immense concussion and wear of race training.
ViewCorrective Farriery: Volume II focuses directly on advanced mechanical hoof repair, modern synthetic materials, and hospital-level trauma care. Edited by Dr. Simon Curtis alongside. a international team of equine experts, this volume provides practical guidance on using modern acrylics, fiberglass, and glue-on technologies rather than traditional nails. It offers specialized shoeing protocols for managing severe hoof cracks, supporting healing bone fractures, and detailing how professional farriers can work seamlessly alongside veterinary surgeons in a clinical environment.
ViewCorrective Farriery: Volume I is a highly regarded textbook that bridges the gap between traditional horseshoeing and modern veterinary science. Edited by renowned farrier Dr. Simon Curtis, this book provides farriers and veterinarians with a deep understanding of hoof anatomy, development, and pathology. It offers. practical, step-by-step guidance on advanced remedial shoeing techniques, hoof capsule repair, and managing complex conditions like laminitis.
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ViewTherapeutic Farriery is a valuable resource for farriers, veterinarians and students of both professions. This popular 291-page hardcover book begins with an overview of the anatomy and development of the horse’s foot followed by chapters on locomotion, the foal, farriery techniques and farriery for orthopedic disorders in foals. Over half the book is devoted to therapeutic farriery, including farriery for hoof disorders, abnormal foot conformation and tendon and ligament injuries. Throughout this book you’ll appreciate the abundance of sketches and color photographs that provide insightful and in-depth footcare learning.
ViewThe American Farriers Journal “Kitchen Sink” is our best offer for farriers. The “Kitchen Sink” includes 57 items — all 9 great “Farrier Classics” books, 41 highly educational special shoeing reports and 6 other educational and entertaining books including the highly respected classic, Scientific Horseshoeing by Professor William Russell. PLUS, we'll throw in a free American Farriers Journal baseball cap. That’s 4,088 pages of valuable shoeing knowledge at a great price that’s 35% lower than retail!
ViewThis time-tested advice of renowned farrier George E. Rich delivers critical aspects of anatomy, pathology and mechanical action of the foot, limb and body that are eye-openers for today's farriers. An in-depth analysis of practically every kind of lameness and abnormality affecting the equine foot, and solid ideas to improve the gait and speed of any horse. First published in 1887.
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