Pieh Tool

McLellan

Focusing on the very best techniques gleaned first published in 1927, The Art of Shoeing And Balancing the Trotter offers hundreds of practical techniques for dealing with one of the most controversial, yet least understood aspects of shoeing.  This installment in the American Farriers Journal series of "Farrier Classics," this 104-page book delivers plenty of fantastic ideas on effective balance that you can put to good use today -- regardless of the type of horses you shoe.

Ivers

Bowed tendons are the most dreaded performance injury in horses. The sight of a hot, swollen tendon strikes fear into the heart of every horse owner and trainer. Until now, there has been little sound advice on how to treat a bowed tendon and even less information on how to prevent one.

This invaluable book, reprinted from a rare original catalogue, advertises the commercial carts, wagons, vans and drays builty by a prosperous wagon and carriage works in Bristol, England at the turn of the 20th century.  Proudly displaying the royal seal, and boasting they were "Contractors to Her Majesty's Government," the Bristol Wagon & Carriage Works built and sold vehicles customized for many different occupations and trades people:  farmers, dairymen, and more.  Each of these ingeniously designed vehicles is rendered in a finely detailed line drawing, and is accompanied by descriptive copy that points to its many special features.  Over 270 drawings-a delight to pursue and study!

Author and veterinarian Nancy Love reveals this information in a concise and highly readable format. Her text helps the reader put each conformation characteristic into perspective. Under each chapter are discussed different physical characteristics, such as "Short Back" or "Hollow Behind Withers." Each characteristic is fully explained on two facing pages. On the left is the text. This includes a description, lists breeds and activities most affected, performance consequences and training strategies. Dr. Loving concludes with a list of jobs best suited for this kind of horse.

The 2004 Special Anniversary Edition; the "New Dictionary of Farrier Terms and Technical Language" is the authoritative lexicon of the art and science of farriery. It includes words from basic horsemanship and scientific language alike, making it useful for everyone from the professional farrier trying to understand the latest symposium lecturer's notes through the average horse owner who wants to converse for effectively with his or her horse's hoofcare provider. Originally published as the "Pocket Dictionary" in early 1994, the Dictionary was updated and expanded with new entries as well as selected phonetic guides, etymologies, and in-text illustrations, to become the "New Dictionary" in late 1995.

This is the concise, easy-to-use version of Dr. Lewis's Equine Clinical Nutrition, Feeding and Care.  It includes a full-color section identifying toxic plants and provides practical information on the diversified effects of different nutrients, feeds and supplements on a horse's athletic performance, reproduction, growth, hooves, appetite, behavior and disease.  The book can help prevent common, but expensive problems in horses of all ages.

This informative video gives detailed instructions for making 5 different style holsters, 3 knife sheaths and 2 gunbelts. All operations of cutting, gluing, sewing, molding and pattern making are explained. Full size cutting and carving patterns are included. No prior experience is required.

Harris

Not all horses move equally well.  At the heart of this book is what is natural and common to all breeds.  Lifelong horsewoman Susan E. Harris covers the following topics:  basic structure and anatomy, the cycle of moement, gaits and transitions, balance and movement, poor movement, flexion, bending and lateral movement, conformation and movement, and shoeing and movement.

160 pages, 7-1/2 x 9-1/2 (Hardcover)

Butler

This book is an easy-to-understand, reliable guide for every horse owner concerned about the proper care of horses' feet.

This book will help you:

• Understand what constitutes quality, humane horse and hoof care.
• Learn about common foot problems and diseases.
• Grasp basic foot anatomy, structure and function.
• Learn basic vocabulary and definitions to help effectively communicate your horse's needs.
• Get tips on how to select a farrier.
• Evaluate the decision, cost and responsibility of owning a horse.

Brega

Shoeing and its influence on balance, movement and the function of the foot, the structures of the foot and lower leg are explained. Corrective and  therapeutic shoeing is covered with advice on recovery and rehabilitation.

A meticulous reproduction of a hard-to-find catalog, this volume features over 350 finely detailed line illustrations of carriages and wagons.  It includes more than 140 different models-cabriolets, flat-bottom and jump-seat surreys, phaetons and spiders, Stanhope's, storm buggies, Concords, open driving wagons, and much more.  Extensive captions describe the body of each vehicle, gears, wheels, trimmings, top, painting, and cost.

Dr. Ramey's series of Veterinary books written especially for the horseowner includes some of the most useful texts available to the layman.  In this book, he helps to allay the fears of owners concerned with the possibility of navicular syndrome in their horse.  A condition that is difficult to diagnose and one, which is sometimes incorrectly diagnosed, this book will help the owner to understand the condition as well as help him or her to participate in the diagnosis and treatment.

Practical Carriage Building.  A combined reprints of Vols. 1 and 2 of the 1892 edition, this is one of the most complete and contemporary books on building carriages.  It covers all aspects of the building and repair of buggies, cabriolets and broughams, rockaways, sleighs and more.

Full size patterns for making any style or size western saddle as illustrated in the (BK753) Saddlemaking book and (DVD24) video.

Become a saddle expert! Learn how a top quality saddle is constructed and what kind of rig is right for you. This handy book fully explains and shows each part of the western saddle in full detail and helps you understand the many variations of each of those parts. Saddle fit, size and rigging positions are made understandable. Also discussed are saddle pads, how to buy new or used saddles and how to clean and care for them. This manual is used by experts in saddle shops and tack stores worldwide.

DVD is a complete companion to the book BK753 under Saddlery/Carriage on our website. Using the book and DVD together makes it simple and easy to create a top grade saddle. Complete and easy instruction guide. Explains how to make a top quality western saddle with a minimum of tools and expense. No prior leatherworking experience is required. How to create each part of the saddle is thoroughly shown.

Designed for both farriers and veterinarians and therapists, as well as the more knowledgeable owner and trainer who likes to be well-informed!  This reference guide includes color illustrations of the foot with enlarged views of critical areas; the arteries that nourish the foot with blood; different types of horseshoes that are used to treat specific problems or injuries; the bone structure of the forelimb and the composition of the laminae that attach to the hoof wall; and some common foot problems caused by disease.  Topics covered include routine hoof maintenance, emergency hoof care and injury treatment, hoof diseases, a glossary of terms, preventive health care tips, and explanation of various lamenesses.

For thousands of years British fields were ploughed not by horses but by oxen, usually working in teams of two or four, noted for their strength, docility and economy. This is a survey of their use in Britain, their impact upon the countryside, and the relics that can still be found: yokes, bows, shoes, housing and place-names. Martin Watts is curator of the Ryedale Folk Museum in North Yorkshire.