The last two books we have looked at are of historical significance but are not up to date for the modern farrier. Today’s book however is one that should be at the very beginning of everyone’s library. Published in 2011, Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery by Chris Gregory CJF FWCF is widely used as the primaryContinue reading “Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery”
Category Archives: Reviews
The Principles and Practice of Horse-shoeing
Our next book for review is another older book, this one from the late 1920’s. The Principles and Practice of Horse-shoeing by Charles Holmes FWCF is on the reading list for the Worshipful Company of Farriers AWCF exam, it should of course be noted however that this is a historic book and the science ofContinue reading “The Principles and Practice of Horse-shoeing”
Practical Farriery Book Review
The first book we will look at in our review series is Practical Farriery by C. Richardson FWCF. First published in 1950 in London this book was originally written with a young farrier or apprentice in mind. At just about 70 pages long in the 1968 edition I have, it is a relatively short bookContinue reading “Practical Farriery Book Review”
Liberty Cu 5 Slim XL Nail Review
We were given a box of Liberty Cu 5 Slim XL nails to try and review. While we typically use an E-head nail instead of a city or regular head nail we do occasionally punch a fullered shoe for a city head. In deciding what nail to use for a particular shoe and foot thereContinue reading “Liberty Cu 5 Slim XL Nail Review”
Diamond Hoof Knife Review
Recently we won a Diamond hoof knife in a drawing held by Farrier Product Distribution. Since it is not one that we typically use, we figured it would be a good first product review. The knife that was sent to us was the right hand drop blade hoof knife (DROPR). Observations as the knife wasContinue reading “Diamond Hoof Knife Review”