Readers can use this book as a guide to learn whether their horses are being shod properly or use it to learn to shoe their own horses. The book stresses good horse handling techniques and proper trimming. Correct trimming of the feet is the basis of good shoeing, and neither can be accomplished if the horseshoer cannot get the horse to stand still long enough to work on him-thus the importance of handling. To get really proficient at horseshoeing, it takes a lot of practice trimming and shoeing a lot of different horses. This book covers all the basics in plain, simple language, lavishly illustrated, and diagrammed.
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A comprehensive guide for horse owners who want to learn more about proper shoeing and hoof care for their horses. Some of the topics covered in this book are: horse handling tips; basic trimming; the forge; corrective shoeing and more. (8 x 11, 160 pages, b&w photos, diagrams)
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Don Baskins studied other horseshoers at work and he studied the old Cavalry and other horseshoeing manuals. He spent his time in the United States Marine Corps as the military's horseshoer. After his discharge from the Marines, he worked in California shoeing a variety of gaited horses, harness and show ponies, perfecting his forge work along the way. He settled in Tucumcari, New Mexico, where he and his wife Oda raised their family and operated his business. He is in demand as a traveling shoer, working a five-state region and is often flying in to shoe horses for loyal clients.
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Well Shod,
This review is from: Well-Shod: A Horseshoeing Guide for Owners and Farriers (Paperback)
This is an excellent book for the horse owner that wants to learn correct trimming and shoeing methods. The book is full of helpful pictures showing the procedures step by step. There is even a section on building and using a forge. I was also very impressed by the hints and techniques used to handle problem horses.
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An excellant source of "how to shoe" for the horse owner!,
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This review is from: Well-Shod: A Horseshoeing Guide for Owners and Farriers (Paperback)
This book is very well organized and illustrated. It takes you from anatomy to tools needed, how to trim and shoe normal horses and corrective techniques. Photos and descriptions are excellant as well. It is well worth it's small price for a horse owner who wants to trim and shoe their own horses.
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Great book for the novice horse owner.,
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This review is from: Well-Shod: A Horseshoeing Guide for Owners & Farriers (Western Horseman Books) (Paperback)
I wanted to know more about how my horses feet are trimmed, and what I could do to keep them maintained and healthy inbetween farrier visits. I was VERY impressed with the quality of pictures, and the ease of explanations for the proceedures being talked about. I have since gone back and used it as a reference tool. It's a book you will use more than once!!
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MOST OF THE business I got when I first arrived in New Mexico was on big ranches. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
clinch block, heel growth, wedge pad, gas forge, coronet band, excessive heel, coal forge, toe bar, bar shoe, corrective shoeing, hoof knife, hoof dressing, hind shoes, much heel, navicular disease, right front foot, hot shoe, side clips, being shod, slide plates, hoof wall, older horses, toe clip, cannon bone Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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MOST OF THE business I got when I first arrived in New Mexico was on big ranches. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
clinch block, heel growth, wedge pad, gas forge, coronet band, excessive heel, coal forge, toe bar, bar shoe, corrective shoeing, hoof knife, hoof dressing, hind shoes, much heel, navicular disease, right front foot, hot shoe, side clips, being shod, slide plates, hoof wall, older horses, toe clip, cannon bone Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- First Horse: The Complete Guide for the First-Time Horse Owner by Fran Devereux Smith in Back Matter
- Odds and Ends by Shirley R. Smith in Back Matter
- Trail Riding (Western Horseman Books) by Janine M. Wilder in Back Matter
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