A basic part of horse hoof care is simply picking out the mud, manure, stones and other debris from the sole of your horse's hooves.  It is...

Popular trends or "fads" come and go. Ideas of what's politically right and wrong shift with the times, but some things never change. The...

A Contracted hoof is one whose form has been altered so that part or all of the hoof no longer expands on weight bearing or even becomes narrower...

Common factors influencing the quality of the hoof are genetics, environment, farriery and nutrition. The horse’s hoof is made up of or...

There may be no other routine procedure performed on a horse that has more influence on soundness than hoof preparation and shoeing. The goal should...

We all love to ride our horses in beautiful places. Many of the most scenic places in the world are miles off the road, in rough country that can...

"No Hoof; No Horse." This is an old saying that is as true today as the first time it was spoken. There are many factors that effect the...

"Ring, Ring," sounded my telephone, inviting me to participate in an all too common conversation. "Hello." "Hi, I saw your...

One of the most discouraging things for many horse owners is trying to find a farrier that they can depend on who will do a good job on their horses....

This year I would like to take the time to respond to some of the questions submitted to me weekly by the owner's of Foxtrotting Horses worldwide. I...