Second Edition
by John Hickman
and Martin Humphrey

Hickman's Farriery has been completely updated and revised to bring it into line with the latest developments in the field. The new Second Edition demonstrates how traditional skills can be combined with modern science to benefit the welfare, soundness, and performance of the horse.

The book begins with a short history of horseshoeing, tracing its origins to pre-Christian times.It then goes on to explain the underlying structure of the horse's front and hind legs so that farriers can better udnerstand the scientific principles of their craft. The tools used at the foot and anvil are described in detail, as are the various types of horseshoe that can be applied.

The chapter on shoemaking includes numerous practical exercises, each one illustrated with specially taken step-by-step photographic sequences. Advice and guidance is given on assessing a horse's conformation and action, and having done so, on how to remove a shoe, trim the foot and fit a new shoe.

Hickman's Farriery also examines the care of the feet in shod and unshod horses, including youngstock; methods of preventing slipping; and the use of pads. It concludes with a look at the injuries caused by shoes and abnormalities of gait, the shoeing of defective feet and surgical shoes.

This Second Edition will continue to provide an authoritative working reference for farriers, veterinary surgeons, horse owners, career students, and professionals in the horse world.

Contents

1. Introduction and History of Horseshoeing
2. The Anatomy and Physiology of the Front and Hind Legs
3. The Horseshoe and Horseshoe Nails
4. Styles of Horseshoeing
5. Tools and Equipment
6. Shoemaking
7. The Practice of Shoeing
8. Care of the Feet
9. Prevention of Slipping
10. Pads and Modern Materials
11. Special Horseshoes

Appendix 1: Hoof Care for Cattle, Sheep and Goats
Appendix 2: Weights and Measures

Glossary
Index

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