Shoeing the Modern Horse av Steven Kraus, Katie Navarra

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All horses have four hooves that are integral to their overall health, their athletic ability, and ultimately, their longevity, whether their ¿job¿ is simply grazing in a pasture or competing at the highest levels. But not all horses are the same¿the individual needs of each horse require an understanding of responsible, informed hoofcare on the part of the owner, rider, or trainer. This highly illustrated guide by one of the world''s leading minds in the area of farriery provides an unparalleled look at advances in shoeing and general hoof maintenance, with the goal of helping owners to comprehend the ¿whys¿ of certain choices, recognize variations in shoeing options, and become better consumers of horse shoes and horseshoeing all around.Steve Kraus, Head of Farrier Services at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and instructor at the Cornell Farrier School, is uniquely qualified to provide a varied and thorough exploration of hoof & related topics, including:Equine