Hoof Care
Getting a Feel for Hoof Flares
“The equine hoof is a complex marvel of natural engineering,” say Susan Kauffmann and Christina Cline in The Essential Hoof Book. “Developing an eye for…
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5 Ways to Encourage Bare Hooves on Horses
Horseshoe-free hoof proponents can be very enthusiastic and are often devoutly committed to the theory of “natural is best.” Often, natural is best. However, shaming…
10 months ago
Hoof Care
Why Trim Horse Hooves?
A big part of running a farrier business is educating horse owners. Everyone is at a different level of knowledge and comes to us with…
11 months ago
Hoof Care
Barefoot and Bringin’ It
Performance horses need shoes, right? Not all of them! While shoes have certainly been the norm in nearly every equine sport for many years, some…
11 months ago
Hoof Care
The Nitty-Gritty Behind Hoof Abscesses
The diagnosis of a hoof abscess is something most equestrians are going to have to deal with sooner or later. It is icky, painful, annoying,…
12 months ago
Hoof Care
The Art of Horsekeeping
After nearly four decades of horse ownership, I’ve finally come to a realization: horsekeeping is not a science, but rather an art. Sure, I’d prefer…
1 year ago
Hoof Care
I’m Not a God, I’m Just a Farrier
North Texas farrier Jessica Linder responds to L.C. Street’s “Your Farrier Is Not a God.” L.C, you are right about one thing—I am not a God.…
1 year ago
Hoof Care
Your Farrier Is Not a God
Your farrier is not a god. You do not have to give him* offerings to keep him happy. You do not have to worry if…
1 year ago
Hoof Care
The Badass Women of Barefoot Trimmin’
When it comes to equine hoof care, you may have noticed that men tend to run the show. Sure, you’ll find the occasional female farrier,…
1 year ago
Hoof Care
5 Reasons to Always Pick Your Horse’s Hooves
From your first riding lesson, you were told to pick your horse’s hooves out every single day (or you should have been). If you did…
1 year ago
Hoof Care
4 Reasons Why Your Miniature Horse Does Not Get a Discounted Trim
The call usually starts innocently enough. “How much do you charge to trim a miniature horse?” (or foal, mini donkey, goat, any other little hooved…
1 year ago
Hoof Care
5 Ways to Help Your Fidgety Horse Relax for the Farrier
Does your horse turn into the Tasmanian Devil every time he sees the farrier’s truck arrive? Do you dread any activity that isn’t active with your…
1 year ago
Hoof Care
10 Tips For Transitioning to Barefoot
Yes, I’m one of those barefoot people. And no, I do not consider myself a fanatic. If you want to put shoes on your horse…
1 year ago
Hoof Care
Keep Your Shoes On
One of the biggest annoyances for horse people is when a horse throws a shoe. They always do it at the most inconvenient times—the morning…