This report includes 13 articles from the pages of American Farriers Journal, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of navicular disease and navicular syndrome. Farriers and equine veterinarians share their knowledge of how to deal with this potentially crippling condition in a report that covers everything from the basics of navicular to how to trim and shoe horses that suffer from it. Includes 53 detailed photos and illustrations.

This report takes you through hoof trimming with some of the most serious practitioners of the art. Lavishly illustrated with color photos of hoof models created by Allie Hayes, it includes detailed descriptions of hooves trimmed to the certification standard of the American Farrier's Association, the Four Point Trim developed by Dr. Ric Redden, the Natural Balance Trim of Gene Ovnicek, a Universal Sole Thickness Trim used by Michael T. Savoldi and trims developed by barefoot advocates Dr. Hiltrude Strasser, K.C. LaPierre and Lyle Bergeleen. This report will help expand your knowledge of this vital aspect of proper hoof care and will give you the background to understand the how and why behind these trimming methods.