Hoof Care for Horses (Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-277)

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Synopsis

Expert Hoof Care Advice at Your FingertipsNo foot, no horse. It's an old saying, but it rings as true today as it ever did in humankind's history of horsemanship. What can you do to ensure your horse's hooves are sound? Follow the advice of those who know horses' hooves best: farriers.In Hoof Care for Horses, long-time farrier Henry Heymering outlines the best preventative maintenance for hooves, giving practical tips on achieving dry footing, good ventilation in stalls, proper diet, and adequate exercise. You'll learn about the best supplements for hoof health -- and when is the right time to give them to your horse -- as well as how to recognize and treat common shoe and hoof wall problems, sole and frog conditions, and internal hoof diseases. You'll even discover the best way to pick up and clean a horse's hoof, as well as how to properly hold a horse for a farrier. Offering tricks of the trade, expert advice, and simple step-by-step techniques, Heymering makes it easy for owners to practice good hoof care on a daily basis.

Book details

Series:
Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin
Author:
Henry Heymering
ISBN:
9781603423922
Related ISBNs:
9781580174152
Publisher:
Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages:
32
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2022-07-10
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2001
Copyright by:
Storey Publishing, LLC 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Animals, Medicine, Nonfiction, Sports