Horse Hoof Care

Help your horse put his best foot forward Stressing the critical importance of hoof care to your horse's overall health, this guide covers all aspects of proper hoof maintenance -- from dealing with lost shoes, cracks, and thrush to promoting healthy hooves through a balanced diet. With in-depth discussions of hoof anatomy, the role of the farrier, and the importance of daily routines, Horse Hoof Care provides everything you need to know to give your horse a solid foundation of healthy, strong hooves.

Author: Cherry Hill, Richard Klimesh
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 01/01/2009
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781603420884
ISBN10: 1603420886
BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Agriculture | Animal Husbandry
- Pets | Horses
- Medical | Veterinary Medicine | Equine

About the Author

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.

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.