Essential Principles of Horseshoeing | Doug, Jacob & Peter Butler | Hardcover

Essential Principles of Horseshoeing | Doug, Jacob & Peter Butler | Hardcover

Essential Principles of Horseshoeing is a highly visual and interactive guide to the fundamentals of sound trimming, shoeing, and humane horse foot care. Written by Doug, Jacob, and Peter Butler, the book distills critical information from the much larger Principles of Horseshoeing (P3) into an approachable step-by-step resource.

Color photographs, drawings, practical instructions, and QR codes linking directly to video demonstrations on live horses help readers move from explanation to application. The book is designed for beginners and horse owners as well as experienced farriers looking for a concise reference or refresher.

Dr. Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF is an internationally known farrier, educator, and author with more than 50 years of professional experience. He holds a PhD in veterinary anatomy and equine nutrition and has spent decades developing practical teaching methods for farriers and horse owners.

Jacob Butler, CJF, AWCF has more than 25 years of shoeing experience and previously taught farrier science at Mesalands Community College. He has a strong interest in equine limb anatomy and is also co-author of The Principles of Horseshoeing (P3).

Peter Butler, CJF has extensive farrier experience with particular interests in horse behavior, horsemanship, and blacksmithing. He developed and illustrated step-by-step forging processes for Essential Principles of Horseshoeing and has created educational videos explaining farrier procedures in an accessible way.