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Ask a Farrier: Can I Use Hind Shoes on the Front Feet of a Client's Horse?

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Ask a Farrier: Can I Use Hind Shoes on the Front Feet of a Client's Horse?

In short, you absolutely can use hind shoes on a front foot, but there are a few things to take into consideration. 1. Form and Function Fro...

Ask a Farrier: Why Does My Horse Get Thrush Every Spring?

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Ask a Farrier: Why Does My Horse Get Thrush Every Spring?

Spring really is a beautiful season, unless you're a farrier or horse owner. Mud and horse hair seems to end up everywhere, not to menti...

Ask a Farrier: I Think My Horse Might Have Navicular Syndrome. Are Our Riding Days Over?

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Ask a Farrier: I Think My Horse Might Have Navicular Syndrome. Are Our Riding Days Over?

Navicular syndrome is a tricky one to diagnose because it's vaguely defined as degeneration of something in the navicular area of, more ...

Ask a Farrier: Are Dark Hooves Better Than White Hooves?

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Ask a Farrier: Are Dark Hooves Better Than White Hooves?

I'm sure you've all heard the old saying: “One white hoof, buy it; two white hooves, try it; three white hooves, look well about it;...

Ask a Farrier: Why Does Only One of My Horses' Hooves Ball up with Snow?

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Ask a Farrier: Why Does Only One of My Horses' Hooves Ball up with Snow?

There could be a few reasons why some horses' feet ball up more with snow and ice. The main cause is their shape and possibly their leng...

Ask a Farrier: Are There Different Types of Laminitis and Founder?

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Ask a Farrier: Are There Different Types of Laminitis and Founder?

That's a great question. First off, laminitis is not founder, but can lead to it. The signs and symptoms are all similar and always tri...

Ask a Farrier: What's the Best Type of Hoof Packing?

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Ask a Farrier: What's the Best Type of Hoof Packing?

There are many brands and types of hoof packing on the market with just as many reasons to need some. You can even look up recipes to make...

Choosing the Ideal Horseshoe for the Job

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Choosing the Ideal Horseshoe for the Job

There is a wide range of horseshoes, each suitable for different needs and functions. Depending on your horse, and the job they’re being ask...

How to Keep Your Older Horse Comfortable for the Farrier

How to Keep Your Older Horse Comfortable for the Farrier

Taking care of a horse can be challenging. Apart from providing them with adequate and appropriate hay, pasture, exercise and shelter, y ou ...

Ask a Farrier: My Horses Are Backyard Horses - Do They Really Need to Be Trimmed Every 8 Weeks?

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Ask a Farrier: My Horses Are Backyard Horses - Do They Really Need to Be Trimmed Every 8 Weeks?

I get asked this question often, especially when I pick up new clients. Honestly, I can't give them an accurate answer until I've tr...

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