Horse Hoof Care: Healthy Hoof Care Practices, Horseshoeing, Hoof Handling, Working with Farriers and Vets [Paperback]

Richard Klimesh (Author), Cherry Hill (Author)

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Paperback: 151 pages
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; 1 edition (Dec 4 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1603420886
ISBN-13: 978-1603420884
Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.3 x 1 cm
Shipping Weight: 454 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #244,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #62 in Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Veterinary Medicine > Equine Medicine
- #62 in Books > Medicine > Veterinary Medicine > Equine Medicine
- #64 in Books > Science > Medicine > Veterinary Medicine > Equine Medicine

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Cherry Hill, America's most trusted equine expert, teams up with Richard Klimesh, a professional farrier and her frequent writing partner, to address the twin topics of hoof care and horseshoeing. Proper hoof care is one of the most important contributors to a horse's health and well-being. Without sound, well-maintained hooves, an otherwise healthy horse can become lethargic, grouchy, and sullen. With healthy hooves, a horse's noble personality shines. Horse Hoof Care covers what every horse owner needs to know about this critical key to a horse's overall health and performance. Hill and Klimesh explain the anatomy of the hoof, the role of the farrier, and all the principles of good care and maintenance. They also address the ongoing debate on whether or not to shoe and how to proceed with either choice. From addressing gait problems to training a horse for shoeing, and from feeding a balanced diet to performing daily hoof checks, if it affects horse foot health, it's covered here. As with many aspects of horse care, daily routines and consistent treatment can prevent future problems, but even with the best care, horses may develop foot ailments. Readers will find comprehensive coverage of lost shoes, hoof cracks, thrush, clubfoot, contracted heels, and many other common problems, along with advice on treatment. A complete chapter on issues that require a veterinarian tells readers exactly what to look for and how to proceed. Horse Hoof Care is the fifth book in Cherry Hill's Horsekeeping Skills Library, dedicated to giving horse owners the information they need to care for horses in every situation.

About the Author

Richard Klimesh cares for five horses on a 70-acre horse facility in Colorado. He is a Certified Master Farrier, who has written hundreds of articles on hoof care and horse facilities. He is the Webmaster of www.horsekeeping.com and the producer of Horsekeeping Videos.

Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises for Horse Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know, and Horse Care for Kids.Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge.