HoofTalk, The Hairline Tells It All [Spiral-bound]

Lyle E. "Bergy" Bergeleen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 1993

HoofTalk is a white and black book with a laminated cover. HoofTalk, The Hairline Tells It All reveals the signifigance of an equine's hairline and how easy it is to decipher. It discusses what a natural hoof looks like and teaches the techniques Bergy's has learned to achieve them. Theses techniques include the Basal Horseshoeing Technique for natural front to back positioning of the foot and LoTech for natural side to side balance. These techniques enhance proper joint alignment as well as natural hoof shape and growth. These 2 factors are crucial in maintaining soundness and preventing all lamenesses except broken leg and founder.

HoofTalk has over 70 photos and illustration including the healing sequence of a quarter crack and a sight/blink technique for conformation.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"HoofTalk, The Hairline Tells It All offers horse owners one of the most enlightening tours of the hoof I have ever enjoyed. Having never had an "eye for a good shoeing job," I was pleased to find out just how simple it can be to evaluate balance and stress in the hoof...A long-time shoer, instructor and horseman, his system has been tested "on the job," and he does a terrific job of explaining it to you and me. Now I'll be able to look with more educated eyes." -- Pat Ingram, The Quarter Horse Journal, September 1994

About the Author

Lyle "Bergy" Bergeleen, called a "hoof whisperer" by some, was born in South Dakota. He was raised on a farm and has been around horses all of his life. Shoeing since 1969, has continually stived to improve the well-being of all equines. He also holds an education degree from Eastern Washington University.

Bergy's success in restoring to health seemingly hopeless horses, has made him one of the most respected horseshoers internationally. Bergy possesses a wealth of knowledge about equine locomotion. This understanding has led him to develop a highly effective method to bring horses feet back to a "natural" condition as God created them.

Bergy has been sharing his knowledge with others through hands-on training, clinics, books and videos. Information is available on his entire training and certification program.

Bergy now resides in the Northwest with his wife and five children. In his leisure time he enjoys riding, fishing, camping and playing with his children.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 64 pages
• Publisher: Bergy's Hooftalk Publishing (March 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883363004
• ISBN-13: 978-1883363000
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #800,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars One plane symmetry of the Hairline, August 26, 2009

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This review is from: HoofTalk, The Hairline Tells It All (Spiral-bound)

Excellent Hoof Anatomy Book whose first chapter deals with the natural approach to horseshoeing. A must for anyone contemplating trimming and shoeing their horses feet correctly. Great! Easy to understand. Lots of great pictures for the examples.