Description
Navicular disease can be confusing – it can be hard to find what keeps a horse comfortable, and heart wrenching watching them sore. This guide is a step-by-step approach of helping the owner implement changes to allow the horse to grow the healthiest hoof possible, to give it a fighting chance at soundness despite internal damage. In this book you will find:
- A description of what structures can be affected in a navicular diagnosis
- Diet information to supply the building blocks to grow the healthiest hoof possible for an individual horse
- “Baby steps” to encourage a hoof to become stronger
- Ways to improve biomechanics to reduce risk of soft tissue strain and tension
- Case studies of navicular rehab horses that are now back in ridden work without maintenance
- Detailed dissection images from Lindsey Field, The Study of the Equine Hoof, of navicular bone damage and surrounding soft tissue damage.
Note that this version is a downloadable eBook. It will download as a PDF.
Lauren (verified owner) –
Finally! A ray of hope shining in the darkness of what has historically been one of the most gut-wrenching and devastating diagnoses a horse owner can receive. A textbook for hoof care professionals and veterinarians alike, but clearly written with illustrations that make it accessible and easy for the horse owner to understand and better communicate with their providers. The author concisely explains causes, diagnosis, treatments, alternate diagnosis as well as outlining successful rehab protocols currently being used in the States and abroad. Highly recommend this book to farriers, bodyworkers and veterinarians who have an interest in rehabbing horses.
Ashlynne Heibein (verified owner) –
This book is wonderful! It’s so easy to read and follow along. I will always recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about narvicular.
Suzette –
Every horse owner would benefit to own this book. Alicia’s writing is easy to understand and down to earth and so many pictures, xrays, drawings making retention of the information easier. The hoof is the foundation for everything and the information in this book is foundational to soundness and what to watch for.
I’ve already learned so much from her podcasts and now see even more to come from this book
Anna F (verified owner) –
Absolute must have for not only owners of horses with this diagnosis, but any equine professional. Very well written and easy to follow and understand.
Rick Kranz (verified owner) –
I’ve been a hoof Care provider for 38 years
For last 16 years I have dedicated my life to help horses with lameness issues
That has included education
Equine Science degree
Hoof care certified and 1000’s of hours of research
This book is everything she said it was and more
The accumulated knowledge that is presented very good and presented Ina manner that is not accusatory or offensive to people.
Easy to understand and I recommend this book to everyone.
Alison M (verified owner) –
As an owner who has searched for a better way to rehab a horse with lameness diagnosed to the back of the hoof, it is so helpful to have the information to do so in one place. Thank you Alicia for this comprehensive compilation, all in one e-book! This is a must have for all horse owners and equine professionals alike!
Chris Slaney (Bella La Rue) (verified owner) –
Thankful for this book, read it the first night I got it. Have learned so much, and hope to get my horse sound. I know it won’t happen over night, but hopeful. It can be so overwhelming. This book was an easy read, and I reference back to it anytime I have a concern or question.
Kristina –
Love this book, it has great detail, good pictures to explain and make sense, and great aspects to understand navicular(heel pain) definitely recommend it!
Cristina Winemiller –
I highly recommend this book to every horse owner, hoof care provider, bodyworker, and veterinarian. Alicia writes in an approachable, engaging, easily grasped way, simplifying a normally complex and intimidating topic. In addition to her specialty, navicular, this book includes information that is sound advice for hoof care in general. I love the diagrams, photos, and radiographs. Alicia is basically a central hub for the best credible resources in the industry. As a hoof care provider, it is my hope that all of my clients will grab a copy to improve the quality of their horses’ feet and to have a better understanding of what this work entails.
Heather Luby (verified owner) –
This is invaluable information regarding navicular. Every horse owner, barn owner, etc should have this. Alicia’s comprehensive research and content regarding navicular, other types of lameness, and rehabilitation has been so helpful to me and my journey while working with my equine partner. The photos, case studies, and everything in between make this so easy to read and understand. Don’t hesitate, just buy it!