Strike of the Hammer - A Guide to Understanding Your Farrier

The life of a farrier can be back breaking, frustrating, heart-warming, rewarding, and funny all at the same time. This book captures the hearts and soul of many different farriers as they share their experiences, both serious and humorous, and offer time-tested advice to horse owners. This often unappreciated profession is truly an art form. The hammering of the red-hot steel on the anvil is music to a farrier's ears. Every horse owner should read this book to get a better understanding of what goes into caring for his or her horse's feet. Hear from the farrier's themselves what an important role the owners play in their trade and what horse owners can expect from a good farrier. A must read for both farriers and horse owners