Do Horse Boots Provide Support?

Some people say they put them on tight to give support to the soft tissue structures such as the tendons or the joints, which is actually supported by some of the Companies producing equine boots and bandages. However, there is minimal evidence suggesting that boots provide support for these parts Read more…

What Does A Horse Farrier Do?

A farrier is a skilled craftsperson with a sound knowledge of both theory and practice of the craft, capable of shoeing all types of equine feet, whether normal or defective, of making shoes to suit all types of work and working conditions, and of devising corrective measures to compensate for Read more…

How Are Horse Shoes Made?

Horseshoes are either hand forged or from stock and both types of shoes are made from metal or aluminum and heated and shaped to fit the horses hooves perfectly. Being a horses hooves involves some skills of a veterinarian in caring for the horses’ hooves and some of a blacksmith Read more…