The Farrier Guide

Ask a Farrier: Do Horses Really Need Shoes?

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 by Karen McMann

close up of farrier rasping foot - ask a farrier - are shoes really necessary

Welcome to our monthly feature, “Ask a Farrier,” a Q and A with farrier Karen McMann. Karen has been a full-time farrier for 17 years. She graduated in 2002 from the Canadian School of Horseshoeing, where she studied under Pat Cullen. She serves on the Advisory Board of Equi-Health Canada and Equi-First Aid USA as … Read moreAsk a Farrier: Do Horses Really Need Shoes?

Upcycle Your Shoes: Get Creative with Horseshoes

October 25, 2019April 27, 2017 by Cindy McMann

Horseshoe party craft - Upcycle your shoes

You have a lot of extra horseshoes lying around. I know you do. Some of them are in great shape. Some…less so. You also have some tools and a forge and anvil to shape them with. Since shoes are such a common resource in the life of a farrier, seems a bit narrow minded to limit … Read moreUpcycle Your Shoes: Get Creative with Horseshoes