The Lame Horse by James Rooney

The Lame Horse
by James Rooney, DVM

This updated and expanded edition is packed
with the knowledge about lameness Dr. Rooney
has accumulated since he wrote the first
edition in 1974. He explains the function and
mechanics of the front and hind legs, and
discusses what happens when things go wrong.
He covers fractures, injuries to tendons and
ligaments, muscles, the nervous system and
much more. Dr. Rooney discusses the causes of
lameness, how to diagnose every condition and
the state-of-the-art methods of treatment. The
book is full of illustrations and actual X-rays to
help you understand what went wrong. Also
featured are sections on gait analysis,
biomechanics, and the horse's response to
training to help you avoid problems.

This book is excellent for expanding your
understanding of lameness, and what's going on
"inside" the horse that you can't physically see.
Dr. Rooney advocates barefootedness, balanced
riding and natural trimming as a response to
lameness issues. For the specifics of using
natural hoof care as a treatment method,
however, we recommend the Horse Owners
Guide to Natural Hoof Care, Making Natural
Hoof Care Work for You, Founder: Prevention
and Cure the Natural Way, and our series of
natural trim videos.

Reader Review
"James Rooney is one of my favorite authors. I highly recommend this book
to farriers, veterinarians, trainers, and even horse owners. It is very well
written and very easy to understand. Dr. Rooney has been a long time
contributor to the body of scientific knowledge in hoof care industry and a
big favorite among farriers who specialize in lameness." -- Thomas from
South Carolina

Reader Review
"Great to study and to familiarize oneself with everything that is inside the
equine foot and lower limb. Easier then doing dissections yourself!" -- M.
Santos from California