SOMMAIRE: SECTION I: Anatomy and Physiology of the Equine Foot Chapter 1 Gross Anatomy: Structure and Function Chapter 2 Biomechanics of the Equine Hoof Chapter 3 Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 4 Hoof Nutrition Table of Contents SECTION II: Diagnostic Evaluation of the Equine Foot Chapter 5 Visual Inspection and Manual Evaluation Chapter 6 Diagnostic Analgesia of the Equine Foot Chapter 7 Diagnostic Imaging SECTION III: Pathological Conditions of the Equine Foot Chapter 8 Developmental Conditions Chapter 9 Pathologic Conditions of the External Hoof Capsule Chapter 10 Pathologic Conditions of the Internal Hoof Capsule Chapter 11 Chronic Heel Pain Chapter 12 Laminitis SECTION IV: Balancing and Shoeing the Equine Hoof Chapter 13 Principles of Trimming and Shoeing Chapter 14 Discipline-Specific Trimming and Shoeing Chapter 15 Shoeing the Diseased Hoof Chapter 16 Shoeing the Diseased Limb SECTION V: New Directions in Equine Podiatry Chapter 17 Digital Amputation and Prosthetic Management Chapter 18 Preventive Footcare Chapter 19 Client/Farrier/Veterinarian Relations Chapter 20 The Future of Equine Podiatry