For the Want of a Shoe, the Horse was Lost: Making A Man

Rural youngsters everywhere can relate to a boy growing up on a ranch. New
Mexico has a unique citizenry and history. The varied topography and a low-
density population produced individuals that were hardy and self-sufficient. It is
little wonder that their progeny were hard-headed non-conformists!

Chris Gregory is the Owner of Heartland Horseshoeing School in Lamar, Missouri. He began teaching Farriery in 1992, is one of 34 Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers, and has had over 100 articles in trade and horse magazines. Additionally, Chris has done clinics and shod horses on 6 continents, and competed in horseshoeing and blacksmith competitions for many years. This book is one of the best how-to books on farriery ever published.

Don Canfield's book gives a solid basic coverage of the fundamentals of shoeing. Paperback, 169 pages. 1968.

The Mirage of the Natural Foot, by Dr. Mike Miller, MD, FWCF, CJF
Explore the complexities of the barefoot trimming debate with Dr. Mike Miller’s insightful book, The Mirage of the Natural Foot. This 60-page paperback is a comprehensive examination of the history, science, and controversies surrounding the natural balance trim versus conventional hoof care techniques. Featuring over 95 diagrams and color photos, Dr. Miller's work is rooted in extensive research and includes the only controlled comparison study of the Four-point/Natural Balance trim. This book is essential for anyone involved in hoof care, offering a balanced and detailed discussion of this often polarized topic.

Farriery Skills and Knowledge by Dr. Simon Curtis, Jay Tovey, and Mark Trussler brings together more than a century of professional experience. Written for apprentices, newly qualified farriers, seasoned professionals, and paraprofessionals alike, the book blends the rich tradition of farriery with current scientific research and practical techniques. 

"Farriery - Foal to Racehorse" by Dr Simon Curtis is a book is for farriers, veterinary surgeons, apprentices, trainers and breeders. It describes farriery involvement, from the newborn foal to the horse in training and back to the stud farm. There are over 200 color prints and 50 diagrams that take the reader through a clear, methodical assessment of conformation and hoof shape. Each type of deformity is described with treatment options given. Up to date techniques for managing conditions of the foot and limb, with the latest materials, are shown.

Fundamentals of Forging I: The Hammer, Tongs, and Anvil. Roy Bloom CJF discusses the basic tools used in farrier forging.

25 minutes.

Fundamentals of Forging 2: Basic Shoemaking. Roy Bloom CJF shows the steps in forging a plain stamped horseshoe.

60 minutes.

Fundamentals of Forging 3: Forge Welding Steel & Aluminum. Roy Bloom CJF and Dave Farley CF explain the steps in forge welding steel and aluminum horseshoes.

31 minutes.

Fundamentals of Forging 4: Cowpies and Clips. Roy Bloom CJF uses some humor to explain how metal moves when forging and how this applies to drawing clips on a horseshoe.

30 minutes.

Basic Shoe Modifications: Roy Bloom CJF and Dave Farley CF show commonly used horseshoe modifications.

26 minutes.