{"product_id":"shoeing-the-modern-horse-the-horse-owners-guide-to-farriery-and-hoof-care-9781646011056","title":"Shoeing the Modern Horse: The Horse Owner's Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe must-have reference for effective and responsible shoeing for the good of the horse.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteve 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: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquine conformation--how to assess it in relation to soundness and performance, and how farriers use it to guide shoeing choices.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo shoe or not to shoe? Using sense and science to analyze which horses are better served with shoes and which may be comfortable and healthy barefoot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypes of horseshoes and traction devices, modification devices, adhesives, materials, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShoe loss--why it happens and how to prevent it.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFarrier training--where and how it happens, how to find a good one and what you should expect.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHorse handling for shoeing--how to prepare your horse and yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe future of farriery with 3D printing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd so much more.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e With plenty of \"adventures from the road\" and lessons learned during his years of shoeing horses professionally, Kraus provides a guide that is not only massive in value, it's entertaining, to boot. An excellent resource for all serious horse people who wish to keep their horses comfortable and performing their very best while making informed decisions and having intelligent conversations with hoofcare professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trafalgar Square Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/13\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781646011056\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.60h x 9.80w x 1.00d","brand":"Steven Kraus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334139019445,"sku":"9781646011056","price":33.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_4aca03d7-53e5-4223-8c53-00053d1674dc.jpg?v=1752583887","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/shoeing-the-modern-horse-the-horse-owners-guide-to-farriery-and-hoof-care-9781646011056","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}