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'The Hoof of the Horse' will take you on a journey tracing the development of the equine hoof, from its beginning in the mare’s uterus all the way to old age. Written by world-renowned Hall of Fame farrier and author Simon Curtis, this 188-page hardcover book is broken up into three sections which explore:
- The physical nature of the hoof
- The five ages of the hoof
- The affects upon the hoof
We know that the shape of the hoof is linked to soundness and good health; why and how the hoof changes its form is explained in great detail.
There are 250 beautiful color illustrations which will illuminate the text. It is a book to be read by anyone interested in the horse and how its unique hoof works. Much of the information in this book has not been published elsewhere. Ten years of scientific research into the hoof are explained simply giving the reader a deeper knowledge of the hoof than has ever been possible before.