BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin – Perhaps no one understood the important of balancing a horse better than Charles Arthur McLellan, one of the true scientific pioneers in equine footcare. Now farriers, veterinarians and horse owners can share his knowledge in this critical area through The Art of Shoeing and Balancing The Trotter, the newest “Farrier Classic” book from the publishers of the American Farrier Journal.

First published in 1927, this 104-page book contains scores of practical techniques for dealing with one of the most important – yet least understood – areas of horseshoeing. McLellan drew on more than 35 years of personal shoeing experience with trotters in writing this book, but the lessons he learned and passes on to his readers are applicable to whatever type of horse you are shoeing and have stood the test of time.

“This book will let you fully understand the old theories on balancing horse that worked so well years ago,” said Jon Davis, a farrier supplier with Ken Davis and Sons in Richwood, Ohio.

Because a completely balanced gait is so critical to trotters, harness track shoers developed many artistically sound ideas generations ahead of other farriers. Those tricks, tips and techniques can be put to good use today – regardless of the type of horse you trim, shoe and balance.

Many of the old theories that worked so well for so many generations of shoers have been lost over the years as controversial and unconventional means for balancing the horse have moved to the forefront.

Visit the American Farriers Journal website at www.americanfarriers.com for further information.