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12-19-22 Kerry Zuest, FaceBook Page Post

"We have begun a list of books for study resources...I want to point out that yes, there are many "popular flavor of the month" newer publications out there. But the work of the farrier still, and must always, remain true to the very basics of equine anatomy, forging, trimming and fitting techniques. Science and discovery will always bring better understanding of certain pathologies that we must deal with but the "basics" of what we do will ALWAYS be the biggest part of what we do.

So, attempts to re-invent the wheel are not only redundant but confuse and mislead unnecessarily. Our goal is to put out suggestions for solid materials. Resources that have stood the test of time.

By authors who truly understand how to teach clearly and for those whose goal is a hands on testing or written exam, we can honestly say that your greatest asset is investing in your own study habits!

Good old fashioned 3x5 cards and a pen are your best tools, make your own flashcards by writing things down, you will greatly increase your retention skills. Along with reading materials that explain clearly the fundamentals of farriery."

Recommended Study Publications

The Principles of Horseshoeing II, An Illustrated Textbook of Farrier Science and Craftsmanship.

Author Dr. (Karl) Douglas Butler, Professor of Animal Science Northwest Missouri State University. Revised and Enlarged Edition Copyright 1985 Published by Doug Butler Publisher, Maryville MO. Printed by French/Bray Inc.

2. A Handbook of Horse-Shoeing, with introductory chapters on the anatomy and physiology of the horse's foot (with Forward corrections and additions by William S. Pieh).

Original Authors JNO. A. W. Dollar, MRCVS with the collaboration of Albert Wheatley, FRCVS. Facsimile edition first published in 1993 by Centaur Forge Ltd. 117 N Spring St Burlington WI 53105 USA All Rights Reserved.

3. Adams' Lameness in Horses, Fourth Edition

4. Corrective Farriery, A Textbook of Remedial Horseshoeing Volume I and Volume II,

Edited by Simon Curtis. Copyright 2002, All Rights Reserved. Published by Newmarket Farrier Consultancy, R&W Publications (Newmarket Ltd.) C/O Simon Curtis Suites 3 & 4, 8 Kings Court, Willie Snaith Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7SG, United Kingdom.

5. Building the Equine Hoof, Key Components

6. Illustrated Atlas of Clinical Equine Anatomy and Common Disorders of the Horse Volume One- Musculoskeletal System & Lameness Disorders,

Authors Dr. Ronald J. Riegel, DVM and Susan E. Hakola First Edition 1996 Equistar Publications, Limited Marysville, OH