Filled with practical instructions, interactive training materials and step-by-step color illustrations, "Essential Principles of Horseshoeing" simplifies complicated processes to accelerate learning and mastery of farriery. It increases understanding of horse ownership responsibilities, as well as how-to skills for farriers and veterinarians. Traditional farrier techniques have changed little in 2,000 years, yet their application has changed dramatically in the last 25 years. This book teaches modern application of sound principles for the betterment of horses everywhere.

A classic book that contains a wealth of information on the principles and practice of horse-shoeing. The book is split into three parts - 'Anatomy', 'Practical Work' and 'Diseased and Altered Conditions of the Foot and Limb with Pathological Shoeing', and is illustrated with useful black and white pictures and diagrams, making a great addition to the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject.

This is a vintage handbook on farriery (horse shoeing), with detailed information on a range of subjects including creating horse shoes, the anatomy of the horses foot, problems and ailments, treatments, techniques of shoeing, preventative measures, and much more. Although old, it contains a wealth of timeless information and will be of interest to modern equestrians and farriers, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage equestrian literature. Contents include: “Horses – Care and Maintenance”, “Blacksmithing”, “Preface”, “The Essentials of Good Craftsman”, “Part – Anatomy”, “Part II – Practical Work”, “Part III – Pathological Shoeing”, and “Appendix”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on maintaining and caring for horses.