Books | Animal Biomechanics

Why should you consider buying one of our specialised books with a focused perspective on biomechanics?

You should consider buying Darrall Clifford’s book if you want a specialised, biomechanics-focused perspective on horse movement, limb balance, orthopaedic influences, soundness, and performance. We suggest it may be especially useful for farriers, equine bodyworkers, therapists, vets, trainers, and serious horse owners who want more than general horse care information.

Another reason to consider it is that these books can help connect theory to practice by explaining how conformation, hoof balance, gait, and musculoskeletal function work together. That kind of understanding may support better decisions around lameness prevention, movement assessment, trimming or shoeing choices, and performance limitations.

Many industry professionals strongly recommend these publications.

Darrall Clifford’s book from Animal Biomechanical Solutions is a strong recommendation for anyone who wants a deeper, more practical understanding of equine orthopaedic balance and biomechanical medicine. Their value lies in its specialised focus on how limb balance, movement, hoof mechanics, and musculoskeletal function influence soundness and performance, making it especially useful for farriers, therapists, vets, trainers, and serious horse owners. Rather than offering only general horse care advice, they bridge theory and real-world application, helping readers make more informed decisions about lameness prevention, movement assessment, trimming and shoeing considerations, and performance limitations. For anyone working directly with horses or seeking a better understanding of the biomechanics behind soundness and performance issues, these books could be a highly worthwhile and insightful resource.