Horse Owners Guide to Natural Hoof Care

by Jaime Jackson

This book features step-by-step instructions for the natural trim based on the wild horse model. Written for horse owners who want to improve their understanding of natural hoof care, and also for farriers wanting to transition to natural hoof care.

Explains the process involved in making a successful transition from shod to unshod.

Included are concise explanations about:

• hairlines
• pasterns
• frog pressure
• coffin bones
• natural angles
• 4 point trims
• hoof balance
  
  

All common parts of the hoof, and how they're supposed to work together naturally and optimally, are discussed in clear, straightforward terms. Contains a troubleshooting section and an extensive resource section. Over 200 illustrations (photos and drawings).

# Paperback: 320 pages

# Publisher: Star Ridge Publishing; Rev Exp edition (October 2002)

# Language: English

# ISBN-10: 0965800768

# ISBN-13: 978-0965800761