Natural Hoof Care

11/06/2019

This isn't my photo, but it is a great illustration. Heels grow forward, not down. As farriers, we've all heard owners request (or in some instances demand) "don't touch the heels", or "take all the toe you can but leave the heel", also we occasionally hear some trainer or self taught farrier saying the same sort of baloney. Such a statement is a pretty good indicator that the person knows next to nothing about a horse's hoof and is just parroting what they've been told from some other yahoo. As heels grow forward, the base of support moves forward as well. This contributes to the development of the exact hoof type the "leave all the heel" genius is trying to avoid. I've followed farriers who were fired for allegedly taking too much heel, when in fact they were taking no heel, just as they were told, and that was the problem. (That and they decided it was easier to go along to get along rather than attempt to educate someone who was already so confident in their knowledge on the subject.) So this is like a PSA. "Leave all the heel you can" tells you the person knows as much about a horse's hoof as a person telling a NASA engineer they oughta attach a windmill to the next space shuttle to save on fuel. Just stop.

Photo credit: Andi Weishaupt
Text from Talbert Farrier Services, Pic from Huuf-ch - too good to not share

05/05/2019

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Our horse’s hooves are important. Barefoot or shod, your horse is only as good as his feet are, so taking good care of them should be on the top of a horse owner’s “to do” list. Aaron Lee, owner of Aaron Lee Farrier Service, is an AFA-certified farrier in Central Vermont. He has competed in ...

08/28/2018

I shared a post a while back about a fellow farrier getting bit by a "horse that never bites" Well today, I got my share! DO NOT let your guard down, even if your horse has been trimmed many times before. All it takes is just once! Stay alert and keep a good hold of your horse! Your Farrier will thank you!

08/12/2018

Foundered Pony trim #4

07/26/2018

Hoof Heal aids in maintaining a healthy frog, sole, heel and coronary band. This hoof dressing for horses helps prevent brittle, cracked hoof walls and heels. Allows hoof to breathe. An all- weather easy brush-on-formula. Deep and rapid pe*******on with one application provides 3-5 days protection. Pick you up some today at your local Farm & Home store!

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06/12/2018

Foundered Pony: This is the 3rd trim, was severely overgrown in the beginning.

05/03/2018

In most cases Laminitis and Founder are preventable if you follow a proper diet and keep your four-legged friends on a regular trimming schedule. Here is an excellent article on how to prepare your horses for Spring and what signs to keep an eye out for.
I see a lot of Laminitis/ Founder and it is no fun for horse or owner. I cannot stress enough to take the proper steps if you want to prevent the hardship and long road to recovery.

Hoof Care Practitioners share their experiences from the field.