Hoof Wear Patterns Book by Nick Hill

The Hoof Wear Patterns Book by Nick Hill is a practical, visual guide to understanding hoof wear patterns, movement, and balance — designed to support better communication between equine professionals and horse owners.

Nick Hill is an experienced natural hoof-care practitioner whose career in hoof care began back in 2003. Over the years, his work has taken him around the world, teaching both horse owners and equine professionals and encouraging a greater understanding of the hoof, movement and the way we manage our horses.

Nick says “Read the hoof and what does it say? The hoof is not merely something to be trimmed—it is a living record of how the horse interacts with its environment. The Hoof Wear Patterns (HWP) Protocol provides a systematic method for reading that record. Informed by the principles of mechanobiology, the protocol assesses and documents adaptive changes in hoof wear, growth, and morphology, revealing how the hoof responds to mechanical loading over time. Rather than prescribing a specific trimming technique, HWP is designed to improve understanding of hoof function and adaptation, enabling evidence-informed decisions regarding management, rehabilitation, and, where appropriate, hoof care interventions”.

ISBN - 9781066992010

Essential reading for all Horse Owners, Farriers and Barefoot Trimmers!