Accurate nail placement is among the critical keys to a secure shoe fit, and The Importance of Properly Driving Nails explores common nailing challenges all farriers deal with, such as blown out hoof walls, a loose shoe fit, shoeing too frequently and sore hooves. This report offers expert advice from veteran farriers, giving you the most insightful information available on nail and shoe placement. A must-read report for shoers wanting to save time, nails and the hoof wall.

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This report features a collection of articles by some of the leading equine veterinarians. This PDF report examines the farrier's role in locomotion and lameness, looks at changes in hoof lengths and presents a theory on foot physiology.

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Much has been written about the hooves and feet of wild mustangs. Now you have the chance to see them for yourself. This 16-page report written by Allie Hayes of Horse Science/Horse Sense includes detailed photos of hooves collected from a dozen mustangs captured from the wild herds of the American West. This photo essay provides plenty of food for thought for those curious about what is "normal" about hooves in the wild.