First published in 1879, The Horses Foot, And How To Shoe It, addresses the major horseshoeing problems of the day, which are still applicable to farriers today. Topics such as quarter cracks, thrush, founder, laminitis and navicular disease are debated by the leading shoers of the time. Masterfully illustrated.

First published in 1927, this distinctive book delivers hundreds of tips, tricks and techniques on dealing with balance-- one of the most controversial, yet least understood, aspects of shoeing. Shared wisdom of early-day farriers who understood why various gaits had to be balanced differently, and plenty of problem-solving methods developed from 45 years of personal experience in effectively balancing every horse.