Some horses have crooked legs. Some of these horses become lame because of the deformatity. Other horses seem to learn how to “get along” with the deviated limb and though it is unsightly, the horse doesn’t seem to be affected. Farriers are often called upon to work on these crooked-legged horses. There are some factors […]
To be successful, you have to do the right things. Education is required to learn the right things. When you are a teacher, the greatest pay you can receive is to see your students succeed. Basic farrier skill training is still in great demand. It appears that many today have gotten away from perfecting basic skills […]
When you meet true professional farriers, they do what they do because they like the challenge. They get pleasure from completing a difficult and exacting task. Of course, occasionally there are “bumps” in the road. We all are subject to adversity. When faced with that, it is most helpful to focus on the desired end […]
Horsemanship is such a vital part of being a skilled farrier. In order to be successful at horseshoeing, farriers need to learn how to get along with the horse. When a farrier attempts to do the job without empathizing with the horse, there is inevitably trouble. To learn horsemanship, farriers should study the work and […]
This week is the 35th anniversary of the landmark AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) meeting where Burney Chapman, CJF and Dr. George Platt, DVM presented their research on effectively treating laminitis and founder. Much of what they presented then is still what competent farriers today are using to save afflicted horses. There has been […]
Winston Churchill is credited with the famous quote, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that’s good for the inside of a man.” In recent years, the medical and psychology fields have been proving that statement to be true. Although it is not new, equine therapy has gained a lot of attention and popularity […]
I hope everyone has the privilege of being taught by a great teacher. If you haven’t, you have missed one of life’s great experiences. Much of what I know and was motivated to learn came from my association with great teachers. What makes a great teacher? How can we identify them? How can we please […]
Hock spavin can be a real disappointment in many breeds and types of horses. We have received many donations at our school of horses with careers cut short by this disease. Bone spavin or jack spavin is an arthritis that usually involves deposits of bone growth or an exostosis in the medial bones of the […]
Distance riding competitions have become popular in the United States and all over the world in recent years. Distance riding competitions consist of both endurance and competitive trail riding. These competitions showcase a horse’s ability to cover large distances without becoming too fatigued. Speed, horsemanship and the condition of the horse are all factors that […]
Horses’ hooves grow down from the coronary band to the ground at a rate of 1/4 to 3/8 inch per month (Butler 1976). At this rate, it takes approximately 8 months to a year for the horse to grow an entirely new hoof. When a horse injures itself near the coronary band, the evidence of […]
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