One of the biggest troubles with discussing horse hoof trimming and balance is that when it comes to hoof balance, there isn't a set definition. This makes it challenging for everyone to achieve a ...

Welcome to the world of professional farrier work, horse hoof care, and satisfying transformations. Here you’ll find real ...

Veterinarians and farriers apply a wide variety of horseshoes to treat the plethora of hoof problems that come our horses’ way, not to mention issues farther up the limb. Injuries to the ...

Watch a skilled farrier carefully trim and shape a horse’s hooves with precision and care. Every cut, scrape, and balance adjustment is part of keeping the horse healthy, comfortable, and moving ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every degree matters. According to veterinarian and equine podiatrist Dr. Scott Morrison, just a one-degree change in hoof angle ...

JUST AS IT’S often said that knowledge is power, learning a new skill can be just so empowering. Hiring a farrier to trim and shoe my horses is the norm for me. At the same time, I’ve always had a ...

Contributing factors such as conformation, the level of weight-bearing work and general health can all play a part in hoof health. When considering barefoot trimming, arguably the best option is to ...

Symmetrical hooves in horses encourage a straight, even way of travel with minimal stress on bones and joints; they land flat on the ground when the horse takes a step. When a horse’s hooves are out ...

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“OH GEEZE! WHY are my leg muscles and hands so sore?” That’s what I asked myself the other night as I rose from my recliner. Oh yeah, I remember why. I’d been playing the part of a farrier on my ...

Lisa Walker, a farrier, carves away at the severely overgrown hoof of a mini horse rescued to Chichester’s Live and Let Live Farm on Wednesday. Credit: NICK REID / Monitor staff Sign up for the ...