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Foot Balance: The Key to Soundness and Performance
Imagine standing on a hard concrete floor all day long. At quitting time,
your back aches and you long for the comfort of a recliner. The next day you
wear more comfortable shoes or stand on a cushioned floor and at the end of the
day you still feel pretty good.
Now think about your horse. Almost always standing, running, jumping -
sometimes with 200 pounds of human and gear on its back. If its feet aren't up
to the task, you're going to have a sore, cranky horse at best.
No Foot, No Horse is the layman's guide you need to keep your
horse injury-free and performing to the best of its ability. This book
will show you the good, bad, and ugly of hoof care in a way no farrier
can describe: Dozens of full-color photographs and detailed
illustrations accompany the informative, easy to understand text.
The book starts off with a thorough, well-illustrated account of the
structure and function of a hoof. Later chapters show proper and
improper shoeing, the link between hooves and sore backs, and methods
for healing cracks. You'll also learn about diseases and common
injuries of the hoof, as well as new solutions for old problems. You'll
even know how to check your horse's hoof balance using a simple
T-square.
Hoof care is essential whether your horse is a broodmare, a steeplechaser, or
anything in between. No Foot, No Horse is a valuable resource for you
and your farrier on the path to healthy hooves. |
