Author Steven Kraus, the head of farrier services at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and instructor at the Cornell Farrier School, doesn’t horse around when it comes to hoof care.  Shoeing the Modern Horse: The Horse Owner’s Guide to Farriery and Hoof Care provides an unparalleled look at advances in shoeing and general horse maintenance, with the goal of helping owners to become better consumers of horseshoes and horseshoeing in general.  

Proper hoof care is essential for a horse to be comfortable and active. Many books on hoof care are geared solely for the professional.  Kraus’s Shoeing the Modern Horse is different.  The fifteen detailed chapters in his book provide readers with information the average horse owner needs to know to help them make informed decisions and have intelligent conversations with hoof care specialists.  Some of the topics covered are the types of horseshoes and traction devices, horseshoe styles, cold and hot-fit shoes, hoof conditions, and diseases.  Peppered throughout the book are personal stories of the experiences Kraus has had over the years working on the feet of horses and how those experiences enabled him to become a master at his profession. 

Shoeing the Modern Horse is a colorful, highly illustrated, hard-back guide that is spiral bound for easy use.  It’s an excellent resource for those who want to keep their horses comfortable and performing at their best.

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