The Military Invention of Horseshoes; How and Why Horseshoes Were Invented

Did you ever wonder how and why horseshoes came to be nailed onto a horse’s hoof? Neither wild horses nor domesticated horses had hoof protection until very recently. What happened that caused the change and how did it come about? Find out here.

David T. Jones has been an engineer in various forms since 1980 and a blacksmith/farrier in various forms since 1990. In 2001 he was awarded a patent for his hoof protection product: Hoof Armor. David has written many articles about hoof care and this is his first book.