This is the final installment of the series that won the top prize from the Association of Business Publications Editors. The series looks at the practice of soring and attempts to stop it.

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Focusing on the very best techniques gleaned from more than 1,800 articles appearing in the pages of American Farriers Journal through the years, this is the most comprehensive book of practical footcare tips, tricks and techniques ever published.  Featuring highly practical footcare ideas from legends in the shoeing industry, with new ideas that really work with all disciplines, shapes and sizes of horses, mules and even zoo animals.

This 62-page report is jam packed with valuable information you need to know when it comes to hoof care for performance horses. Broken down into nine “chapters," you’ll learn essential tips, tricks and techniques to use when dealing with Sport Horses, Western Performance Horses, Rodeo Horses, Long-Footed Gaited Horses, Pas Finos, Peruvian Paso Finos, Endurance Horses and even a bit of history. 

In 2010, American Farriers Journal marked the 35 years since Florida farrier Henry Heymering turned out the very first issue of American Farriers Journal.  He published the 8-page black and white issue in March of 1975. Now, we're looking back at what's happened in the footcare business over the past 35 years and the most important developments that have occurred since 1975. We looked at how the industry has evolved and where it may be going.

The American Farriers Journal “Kitchen Sink” is our best offer for farriers. The “Kitchen Sink” includes 57 items — all 9 great “Farrier Classics” books, 41 highly educational special shoeing reports and 6 other educational and entertaining books including the highly respected classic, Scientific Horseshoeing by Professor William Russell. PLUS, we'll throw in a free American Farriers Journal baseball cap. That’s 4,088 pages of valuable shoeing knowledge at a great price that’s 35% lower than retail!

The American Farriers Journal “Kitchen Sink” is our best offer for farriers. The “Kitchen Sink” includes 57 items — all 9 great “Farrier Classics” books, 41 highly educational special shoeing reports and 6 other educational and entertaining books including the highly respected classic, Scientific Horseshoeing by Professor William Russell. PLUS, we'll throw in a free American Farriers Journal baseball cap. That’s 4,088 pages of valuable shoeing knowledge at a great price that’s 35% lower than retail!

An ideal gift for anyone involved with horses, this award-winning historic volume takes an informative, nostalgic and sometimes amusing look at the professional horseshoer. Based on a unique Kentucky Derby Museum exhibit, the booklet looks back at personalities involved in shoeing, early American shoeing prices, different types of shoes, the art of horseshoeing, makeup of the equine limb and a remarkable look at shoeing tools. An excellent gift for anyone involved with horses.

Illinois farrier Seth Warner lays out the case in favor of shoeing horses, cutting through the myths and misinformation that so many horse owners have to deal with. Warner convincingly argues that the benefits of good horseshoeing far outweigh problems it sometimes causes. He addresses protection, support, weight distribution and breakover, and also touches on the role of genetics. He also lays out the basics of a proper shoeing job. This report is a good one to have on hand when your customers ask about the pluses and minuses of having horses go barefoot.

The most common hoof injuries your horse is susceptible to are featured in this full-color report. Learn about the different injuries and the prognosis and treatment for each one. One of the nation's leading equine veterinarians brings you up to speed with 43 full-color photos so you'll be better informed in your dealings with your veterinarian or farrier.