ABOUT THIS BOOK SALE, postage rates, how to order

Welcome to our book sale! Here you will find listings of horse, farrier, and veterinary books that are NOT normally offered by Hoofcare Publishing--and a few that are, but are being discontinued. These may be leftovers, damaged copies, or hard-to-find used books that are frequently requested.  This list has been in the making for months but they won't last so if you see something you want to order...don't wait!

This list is offered to our regular customers, blog readers and magazine subscribers before going to the public. This is because I would rather keep the special ones inside our circle of friends and readers.

If you are looking for a particular book, let me know. I may have a copy but just haven't listed it yet. I can also obtain almost any book for you. Let me know what you are looking for.

If you see a book you want, call or email your order with Visa/MC account information and your address, phone and email address. Paypal orders via the "send money" tool to Franjurga@gmail.com.

All sales are final. Payment must accompany order. No holds.

Note: Every effort will be made to keep this list up to date, however, if a book has been been sold, it will not be available. Please forgive me if that happens,  because there are a lot of books to keep track of!

Postage will be minimal, unless you need the books by a certain date. If shipped media mail, a group of books should only be a few dollars per book. A single book by itself with delivery confirmation in a padded mailer with a big swath of bubble wrap, etc. is usually $5, so that would be the base cost for the first book. Each additional book, add $2. For large orders, we can compute the postage separately and charge you later if you are paying by Visa or Mastercard.

POSTAGE IN USA: First book $5, each additional book $2.

CLICK HERE FOR PAYPAL; just follow the "send money" instruction. "Send" the total amount of your order to franjurga@gmail.com (fill in on PayPal form). Supply your email and/or phone for order confirmation.

Canada and overseas: please send an email with your list of books and we will compute the postage for you, so you won't be overcharged. Some books are quite light and postage could be a lot less than you think. There is no insurance or tracking on overseas orders.

Have fun! Call or email with questions.

Fran
tel USA 978 281 3222
 franjurga@gmail.com

HOOF CARE, FARRIERY, SHOEING

THE BABY BOOM: New Information on Hoofcare and Therapy for Foals
from Hoofcare & Lameness Journal
36-page collection of articles on foal leg and hoof problems, including:
A New Look at Foal Legs: Textbook Straight is Not Perfect by Larry Bramlage DVM
Flexural Contracture Deformities in Foals by TFM (Mac) Head FWCF
Medical Treatment for Early Flexure Deformities in Foals by Steve O'Grady DVM
The Uniformity of Measurements of Internal and External Structures in the Foal's Foot by Alan Bailey AWCF
Neonatal Flexor Tendon Laxity by Janice Young DVM and Bruce Novak
Normalizing Flexor Tendon Deformity by Mary Hudson
Major Repair on a Very Small (Miniature Horse) Foot by Jack Evers
Also: Looking at a Foal's Leg (growth plates), Reference Soures on Hoofcare and Leg Development in Foals, Vet College and Farriers Meet on Foal Problems, Are some breeds predisposed to specific flexural deformities? and other tidbits.
A small pile of these special reports was just unearthed, like treasures in an archeological dig. Sale price $15 each (normally $20) plus post outside USA.

Hoofcare and Lameness Journal Back Issues
are on sale for $12 each for all editions published before 1991. Special offer: 10 back issues for $99. These are great collector editions. Some are under the old title of FYI: Hoofcare & Lameness News. Not included: Baby Boom special double collector's issue, see above.

Horses, Shoes and Tales: A Collection of Anecdotes, Articles and Adventures from Australia's Favorite Farrier by David Farmilo
Softcover, 2003, published by the author, 207 pages, generously illustrated
Part heart-warming stories, part treatise on modern-day horseshoeing in Australia.  Interesting photo and entertaining illustrations. All rolled into one! You'll enjoy it. Last few copies are half price at $8.50 plus post.

Horseshoes for Horse Owners: A Handbook of Observations
by Beverly Estabrook CJF
This book was way ahead of its times. It is self-published with plastic coil binding but don’t judge this book by its cover. It’s terrific! Designed to get horse owners interested in hooves and explain the hows and whys of caring for feet and getting along with farriers. Author is a farrier in North Carolina and an old friend. $10 plus post. I have several copies.


On the Horse's Foot, Shoes and Shoeing: The Bibiographic Record and a Brief Timeline History of Horseshoeing
by Henry Heymering
Hardcover, St Eloy,1990, first printing
I talked Henry into doing this project. At first people didn't understand this book, now they "get it". Here's quite possibly the last like-new unblemished copy on the planet. Simply the most important historical record of the horse's hoof ever compiled and one of the books I'd grab if the building was on fire. Partly because I know it can't be replaced. Limited edition. Collector's dream: $150 plus post.

Be sure to check the sections on biomechanics, laminitis, lameness, veterinary medicine, anatomy, etc.!

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER:

POSTAGE IN USA: First book $5, each additional book $2.

Go to your PayPal account, if you have one set up, choose "send money" and send total amount of your order to franjurga@gmail.com (fill in on PayPal form). Supply your email and/or phone for order confirmation. 

Or: call in or email your order and we'll charge your Visa or Mastercard.

tel USA 978 281 3222  e: franjurga@gmail.com

Horsemanship, Behavior, Training, Spirit, Animal Rights and the Human-Horse Bond

The Horse Boy
by Rupert Isaacson
Little Brown, 2009, hardcover, non-fiction, NEW
An autistic boy in Texas calms down visibly when his father takes him to watch the horses next door. And when he starts riding with the child in the saddle in front of him, peace comes over both of them and a deeper relationship evolves. So Rupert got this crazy idea to take his son on an epic horseback journey through the horsiest place on earth: remote Mongolia! In search of understanding handicaps and mental illness in a different culture, Rupert and his wife learn a lot about their son, their circumstance and how American society sets handicapped children apart--while in other places they may be embraced as truly special. The shamans of Siberia and Mongolia were hard to figure, but they saw something special, not ill, in little Rowan. This book has horses as its engine, to be sure, but it goes beyond the horse-human bond to explore new territory--in many more ways than one.

This book was dismissed by the horse world because the boy wouldn't wear a helmet and went into tantrum mode if anything was put over his head. And his father worked around it. The helmet issue was a dealbreaker and I was branded a heretic myself for endorsing this book. I think this book has a lot to offer and will continue to promote it, helmets or not. It's interesting that the author later won an American Horse Publication award. A documentary film was also made of their journey and can be bought on DVD.

I will give a copy of this book to any customer who will promise to get past the helmet issue and read it.
That's right, it's free, while supplies last. People need to read this book.

Read more and watch video clip: http://www.hoofcare.com/horseboy.html

Ranch of Dreams
By Cleveland Amory
Hardcover, 1997, first edition
This book is in like-new condition except for a gift inscription in the front. Apparently the recipient didn't read her gift book--she left it for you to do that. Subtitle is "The Heartwarming Story of America's Most Unusual Animal Sanctuary". You've heard of the Black Beauty Ranch in Texas? Of course. This book takes you there and explains what built the place and the dream behind it.
Very well written. 288 pages. $5 plus post.

The Revolution in Horsemanship and What It Means to Mankind
by Robert M Miller DVM and Rick Lamb
Soft cover, Lyons Press, 2005, 354 pages, illustrated and indexed, new
Simply one of the best books on horse training ever. Of course it is expounding on natural horsemanship, but it fits it into the bigger picture of horse-human relations and history. I have always thought this book was exemplary and am very proud to have been part of the chapter on "the hoofcare debate". We have several unsold but brand, shiny new copies. Uncracked, untouched, and half price. List price is $25 so you can order as many as you like for $12.50 plus post.


To place your order:

POSTAGE IN USA: First book $5, each additional book $2.

Go to your PayPal account, if you have one set up, choose "send money" and send total amount of your order to franjurga@gmail.com (fill in on PayPal form). Supply your email and/or phone for order confirmation. 

Or: call in or email your order and we'll charge your Visa or Mastercard.

tel USA 978 281 3222  e: franjurga@gmail.com

WILD HORSES

No books are available in this category at the moment; please check back as we are listing new books daily.

TO PLACE YOUR ORDER:

POSTAGE IN USA: First book $5, each additional book $2.

Go to your PayPal account, if you have one set up, choose "send money" and send total amount of your order to franjurga@gmail.com (fill in on PayPal form). Supply your email and/or phone for order confirmation. 

Or: call in or email your order and we'll charge your Visa or Mastercard.

tel USA 978 281 3222  e: franjurga@gmail.com