Should All Horses Be Shod?

The ground they work on most often. Hard surfaces, like tarmac and asphalt, will wear out the hooves more quickly and be harder on the feet, so shoeing maybe the best option. Softer ground — like grass — will put less strain on the feet, and so shoeing may not Read more…

Do Barrel Horses Need Bell Boots?

Bell boots are an essential! Bell boots are worn around the horse’s pasterns on the front legs. These “bell” shaped coverings protect the pastern, the coronary band and the top of the hoof from impact or from a hind foot accidentally stepping on a front foot’s heel. What horse boots Read more…

What Is Horse Bedding?

There are many different types of horse bedding available. The most common being straw and shavings. There are also the less common ones: cardboard, paper, peat moss and hemp. And there is, of course, wood-pellet based bedding. Do horses need bedding? Coverage. Vets and equine professionals agree that horses in Read more…