A Handbook for all horse owners, farriers, trainers, breeders, equine therapists and veterinarians. Enables prompt identification of hoof related lameness, defining the originating cause of the problem and the effects, along with advice on correct methods of treatment. According to David, incorrect hoof care is the cause of most hoof related lameness, resulting in widespread problems such as long toes and low heels,short toes and high heels, hoof wall separation, flares and abscesses. Understanding what is a correctly balanced hoof, and how to achieve that balance in the hoof is the resolution to most hoof related lameness.