Step into a farrier’s boots and experience funny, thrilling, sad and unusual stories featuring a host of lively characters, both equine and human.

Whether you’re a true-blooded horse-person or are simply interested in people and their animals, you will love this unique perspective from a farrier in rural Northland and his keen understanding of the special relationship people have with their horses.

There’s always something interesting happening in the life of a farrier. Whatever happens at work, horse owners love nothing better than to spend a few minutes having a yarn with their farrier reminiscing over their equine stories. Not wanting these fascinating tales to fade into the sunset, Frans Jansen wrote them down.

Of Horses and Men is a collection of original true stories about horses, their owners and their farrier. Understand how the love given to a horse by their owner is paramount, be they five-years old or one hundred, and see the essence of this farrier’s heart and his never-ending quest to make the horses and their owners happy.

REVIEWS
“Frans Jansen is a lovely man, a colourful character and a real horse whisperer. I thoroughly enjoyed this glimpse into his life as a farrier and the challenges and adventures he faces on a daily basis. Lots of laughs and really interesting stories. Those who know the Northland area will recognise the places and some familiar names. Although not a comprehensive manual on shoeing horses, there is a wealth of insight and experience shared. Highly recommended.” – Janet Curle, Wild Side Publishing

Format: Paperback | 286 pages (2 pages of colour photographs)
Dimensions: 156(w) x 234(h) x 15.25mm(s) | 510g
ISBN13: 978-0-473-54243-6

Publisher: Frans Jansen with Wild Side Publishing
Publication Date: December 2020
Publication country: New Zealand