The Horse Shoeing Book

An introduction to the craft of farriery, this book leads the reader from the basic principles into an understanding of the more advanced methods of shoeing. It provides answers to various questions about horseshoeing.

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"The Horse Shoeing Book" is a user-friendly introduction to the craft of farriery. It assumes no previous knowledge but leads the reader from the basic principles into an understanding of the more advanced methods of shoeing. If you ever had any questions about horseshoeing but were afraid to ask your farrier then "The Horse Shoeing Book" is the book for you. The book is abundantly illustrated with many of the author's own photographs and superb drawings by Maggie Raynor. There are thoughts on shoeing by top horse people Stephen Hadley, Robert Lemieux, Martin Pipe, Robert Oliver and Sallie Walrond. Whether you are interested in learning about one of the oldest surviving traditional crafts, or whether you have a horse to care for, "The Horse Shoeing Book" will be a fascinating and valuable source of reference.