Firewater Equine

Firewater Equine Dr. Paul Loe, DVM, cAVCA, is a licensed equine podiatrist and chiropractor with over 20 years of experience.

He provides advanced lameness care, therapeutic shoeing, and chiropractic services through his Texas-based practice, Firewater Equine.

Humans aren’t the only ones who benefit from B-12.In equine medicine, vitamin B-12 can play a role in normal red blood c...
09/03/2026

Humans aren’t the only ones who benefit from B-12.

In equine medicine, vitamin B-12 can play a role in normal red blood cell production, nervous system function, and the metabolic processes that help the body use nutrients efficiently.

That doesn’t mean every horse needs a B-12 boost before heading down the alley or into the arena.

At Firewater Equine, Dr. Loe may use B-12 as part of supportive care when a horse’s condition, workload, nutrition, or overall clinical picture suggests it could be beneficial. Like any treatment, the goal is to have a reason for using it.

Just another tool in the toolbox when the horse in front of us needs it.

📍 Firewater Equine | Weatherford, TX
📞 Contact Dr. Loe to schedule an evaluation.

How do you decide where the acupuncture needles go?It starts with the horse, not a chart.Before placing a needle, Dr. Lo...
09/01/2026

How do you decide where the acupuncture needles go?

It starts with the horse, not a chart.

Before placing a needle, Dr. Loe evaluates the horse’s movement, posture, muscle tension, areas of sensitivity, medical history, and the problem being treated. Those findings help determine which acupuncture points may be most appropriate for that individual horse.

Some points may be selected near the area of concern, while others can be chosen because of how they relate to nerves, muscles, and other parts of the body involved in the horse’s movement and comfort.

That is why two horses with similar symptoms may not receive the exact same acupuncture treatment.

The goal is a treatment plan based on what the horse is showing us during the exam, then adjusting that plan as the horse responds.

Have you ever wondered why a veterinarian placed an acupuncture needle in a spot that seemed unrelated to the problem area? Drop your questions below.

08/27/2026

This mare came in with severe founder and very little hoof wall left to provide the support and protection she needed. Even light thumb pressure on the sole and frog caused soreness, which meant the shoeing plan had to do something very specific: create stability without asking those painful structures to carry the load.

This shoeing job may not be aesthetically pleasing, but in cases such as this, functionality is more important.

Immediately after shoeing, she is still lame, but there are already encouraging changes. She is allowing her head to come down into a more natural position and, most importantly, she is able to walk. Before shoeing, even that was a struggle.

Now the goal is to give her time to gain confidence in the support underneath her. As she becomes more comfortable with the shoeing apparatus, Dr. Loe expects her movement and lameness to continue improving.

Therapeutic shoeing is about understanding where the horse can comfortably bear weight, protecting painful structures, and creating the support needed to help them move forward.

Some of the best lessons happen right beside the horse.We love hearing that families feel comfortable asking questions, ...
08/25/2026

Some of the best lessons happen right beside the horse.

We love hearing that families feel comfortable asking questions, watching the process, and letting young horse owners learn along the way. Dr. Loe believes good care should include the people who know and love the horse, especially when there is an opportunity to teach the next generation.

Thank you, Lani, for trusting Firewater Equine with your son’s first horse. We are grateful to be part of the experience.

Ever notice the little checkered pattern on the inside of shoeing nails?Dr. Loe shared a fun fact about where they came ...
08/20/2026

Ever notice the little checkered pattern on the inside of shoeing nails?

Dr. Loe shared a fun fact about where they came from.

During the Civil War, blacksmiths sometimes had to shoe horses at night without much light. The checkered side gave them a way to feel which direction the nail needed to face, so they could keep working without drawing attention to their location.

It is one of those small details in horseshoeing that has a pretty interesting story behind it.

Have you ever wondered why veterinarians or farriers do something a certain way? Drop your question in the comments. We may use it for a future Firewater Equine post.

The little changes are often the first ones to take note of.Maybe your horse feels a little different under saddle. Thei...
08/18/2026

The little changes are often the first ones to take note of.

Maybe your horse feels a little different under saddle. Their gait has changed. They seem less willing to do something that normally comes easily, or you notice a new habit in the pasture that feels out of character.

Those details matter.

At Firewater Equine, Dr. Loe takes the time to look at the whole horse, including movement, behavior, history, and the subtle changes an owner may be seeing at home. Understanding what is normal for your horse can help identify where discomfort may be starting and guide a treatment plan built around what that individual horse needs.

You know your horse better than anyone. If something feels different, it is worth paying attention to before a small change becomes an obvious problem.

This is the final installment of our four-part Shoeing Through History series. Visit our page to read Parts 1 through 3 ...
08/13/2026

This is the final installment of our four-part Shoeing Through History series. Visit our page to read Parts 1 through 3 and see how hoof protection progressed over time.

During the mid-to-late 1900s, advances in veterinary medicine, imaging, materials, education, and equipment began changing the way hoof problems could be evaluated and treated.

Portable gas forges entered wider horseshoeing use during the 1970s. Professional certification standards also developed during this period, with the American Farrier’s Association establishing formal evaluation standards in the early 1980s.

Today, radiographs, gait evaluations, therapeutic shoes, pads, glue-on applications, synthetic materials, and collaboration between veterinarians and farriers allow care to be much more targeted. Modern research also continues to build knowledge about the equine hoof, lameness, and movement.

At Firewater Equine, podiatry begins with the individual horse. The foot, movement, workload, conformation, and specific concern all help determine the approach.

The materials and methods have changed dramatically, but the goal has remained steady: protect the foot and help the horse move as comfortably and soundly as possible.

Dr. Loe is back in the clinic this week after an incredible week of winning at the AAU Junior Olympics, where the Loe bo...
08/10/2026

Dr. Loe is back in the clinic this week after an incredible week of winning at the AAU Junior Olympics, where the Loe boys represented Texas well. Shout out to Supersonic Track!

Thank you for your understanding of our absence. Let’s get your appointments scheduled!

This is Part 3 of our four-part Shoeing Through History series. Parts 1 and 2 are available on our page for anyone joini...
08/06/2026

This is Part 3 of our four-part Shoeing Through History series. Parts 1 and 2 are available on our page for anyone joining us here.

For hundreds of years, horses powered daily life. They carried riders, pulled wagons, worked farms, moved military equipment, and transported goods between communities.

Farriers forged shoes by hand and shaped each one according to the hoof, terrain, and work expected of the horse. The forge, anvil, hammer, hoof knife, and a trained eye were central to the trade.

A horseshoe was never simply a curved piece of iron. Its fit, weight, nail placement, traction, and shape could affect how comfortably and effectively the horse performed its job.

During this period, most decisions were based on hands-on experience passed between generations. The tools were simpler, but understanding the individual horse was already an important part of good hoof care.

Follow along for Part 4, where we enter the modern era of equine podiatry.

This is Part 2 of our four-part Shoeing Through History series. Visit our page to read Part 1 and follow the development...
08/04/2026

This is Part 2 of our four-part Shoeing Through History series. Visit our page to read Part 1 and follow the development of hoof care from the beginning.

As horses became increasingly important for transportation, agriculture, trade, and warfare, removable hoof protection was not always enough.

During the medieval period, nailed iron horseshoes became more widely used across Europe. Archaeological examples show that recognizable iron horseshoes were firmly established by the 1100s and 1200s. One surviving example from England has been dated to approximately 1175–1250.

Nailing the shoe through the insensitive outer hoof wall gave horses longer-lasting protection over hard and uneven ground. It also required skill. The shoe had to be shaped correctly, and the nails had to be placed without harming the sensitive structures inside the foot.

Follow along for Part 3, where we look at the centuries when the farrier became essential to nearly every working community.

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