The Essential Hoof Book

The Complete Modern Guide to Horse Feet — Anatomy, Care and Health, Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

Christina Cline, Christina Cline

£29.95

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ISBN: 9781570767326

PUBLICATION DATE: October 10, 2017

CATEGORY: Care & Stable Management, Equestrian (Kenilworth Press)

BINDING: Hardback

EXTENT: 312 pages

The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering, built to withstand tremendous forces and able to adapt to an astonishing range of environmental conditions. It also changes daily—for better or for worse—in response to external and internal factors. 

Few horse owners have the opportunity to acquire a deep understanding of the hoof, which limits their ability to advocate on their horses' behalf and make informed decisions about hoof care and management. This book is the first resource of its kind to combine the most current and useful information available, gleaned from the research and wisdom of top hoof experts around the world, with a unique 'hands-on' approach. 

The authors provide basic terms and anatomy, clearly illustrate the differences between healthy and unhealthy feet, discuss biomechanics and management concerns, and cover the causes, treatments, and prevention of commonly encountered problems, including laminitis, white line disease, and thrush. Along the way, readers are given activities to help them better analyse and understand the most important aspects of equine hoof health, such as hoof balance, depth of sole, and point of breakover. 
Easy–to–follow language, over 400 full–colour photographs, and do–it–yourself exercises promise to empower horse owners and caretakers of all experience levels with the tools they need to accurately assess hoof health and keep their horses as sound and happy as possible.

Meet the author Christina Cline

CHRISTINA CLINE became a certified trimmer in 2004, and has trimmed full time ever since. She is an instructor with the Equine Sciences Academy and a mentor with Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners, and is also certified in equine massage.

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Meet the author Christina Cline

CHRISTINA CLINE became a certified trimmer in 2004, and has trimmed full time ever since. She is an instructor with the Equine Sciences Academy and a mentor with Pacific Hoof Care Practitioners, and is also certified in equine massage.

Author profile page