Farrier Blog

They are your buddies.  You have ridden many miles together, or perhaps gracefully performed as one at your last horse event.  So what do you do when your buddy’s shoe becomes loose, and it is just you and your horse around?  Well, before panic sets in, take a deep breath, try to relax, and muster [...]

Proper hoof care is an important issue for horse owners year round, but the spring and summer months may be the most critical time to focus on your horse’s feet. As the weather gets warmer, we all look forward to our horses being able to spend more time outdoors, but increased exposure to precipitation and [...]

This is the remarkable story about the journey of one horse and in the end, one incredible man who had courage in his convictions and never gave up.  It is the very embodiment of trust, heart, courage, pure love, and especially faith.  Horses are so special that no two are ever alike, and each one [...]

Congratulations on making the decision to become a farrier! While it can be difficult work at times, it is truly a rewarding career that allows you to form long-lasting bonds with horses and their owners. Before you embark on your career path, the first step is to research and select a farrier program that meets [...]

Any horse owner and trainer knows the importance of a well shod horse. Your horse relies heavily upon well maintained hoof care, carried out by a professional farrier. Without it, your horse runs the risk of going lame or not being able to run at all. Horses are trained for all sorts of disciplines – [...]

Today’s farrier is a skilled craftsman with an expansive knowledge of horse anatomy and physiology. The farrier has changed over the years to meet the new, challenging need posed by modern horsemanship. Yet, the core skill of every farrier is horseshoeing. An often complex, yet simple looking, process that related closely to art, but depends [...]

It goes without saying that a knowledgeable and skilled farrier is vital to the health of a horse, but sometimes evaluating and choosing a farrier can be difficult. The technical jargon and titles can often be confusing; making a difficult task even harder. Do you know the difference between a certified farrier and a registered [...]

First impressions matter. You have about three seconds to make a good and lasting impression to a new acquaintance, business partner, or friend. After that, it can be difficult to correct inaccurate opinions. That’s why your appearance, mannerisms, and the way you talk and carry yourself makes a difference.   You can say the same [...]

1.     If you will just give each of the dogs a piece of hoof they will get out from under the horse and quit fighting. 2.     As much as you charge, I should get to use that truck too. 3.     If you get that done in 30 minutes, you’ll be making $160. per hour. 4.     [...]

Good shoes make a happy horse. A happy horse is a happy owner, who can ride and train as she pleases. But, as many new and even experienced owners may ask, what shoe is right for my horse? You may have seen all types; from the circular bar shoe to that rubber enclosure boot “thingy” [...]