There's one thing farriers can all agree upon when it comes to lameness in horses — it’s a very complicated subject. While some books barely scratch the surface on lameness, others delve deep into the convoluted details of what could make a horse lame.
Eleanor M. Kellon helps farriers, horse owners and trainers take some of the guesswork out of equine nutrition with this book that should be of particular interest to anyone involved with performance horses.
Dealing with lameness and other foot diseases is part of being a farrier. A good farrier knows that foot diseases are often traced to unbalanced feet and can sometimes be prevented by properly balancing the foot. The latest book in the American Farriers Journal’s “Farrier Classics” takes a close look at a variety of footcare concerns.
There are many controversial and unconventional ideas being tossed around by farriers, veterinarians and researchers when it comes to effectively balancing a horse’s feet.
Dealing with lame horses is a prime function of the farrier's trade, so is the revised and expanded edition of The Lame Horse should by of interest to the farrier community.
Recent improvements in digital imaging have greatly advanced the knowledge of equine anatomy. A new book featuring hundreds of multiple images of the equine foot, pastern and fetlock clearly demonstrates this point.
Most people know at least one horse or pony that has suffered from laminitis. It’s an all too common condition causing much pain and suffering and there are many myths associated with it.
Forty of the very best and most practical “how-to” shoeing articles from the 25-year history of American Farriers Journal have been chosen for this unique book.
American Farriers Journal is excited and honored to celebrate its 50th anniversary of publishing the hands-on magazine for hoof-care professionals. Learn more about our special edition, which comes out in December 2024.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
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