This week (22 Jul 2018), a mule named Wallace the Great made headlines by being the first mule to win a British Dressage competition. Earlier this month, the British Dressage Board revised the rule book to allow mules to compete in British Dressage. Mules have been allowed to compete in dressage in the United States […]
Horses require a great deal of care. Not only should they have their feet looked after by a knowledgeable farrier, but they should have their other health care needs attended to by a competent veterinarian. Some of these other needs include de-worming, vaccinations and regular dental care. Horses should have their teeth examined regularly by […]
This past weekend (9 June 2018), Justify won the Belmont Stakes, making him only the 13th horse in history to become a Triple Crown Winner! This was an impressive feat considering some obstacles Justify had to overcome in order to achieve this great milestone. The Kentucky Derby (the first race of the Triple Crown) was […]
The summer season is upon us once again. For Butler Professional Farrier School that means we get to shoe the horses and mules at Fort Robinson State Park in time for the park to open on Memorial Day Weekend. Fort Robinson has draft horse teams, mule teams, and saddle horses used for the stage coach, […]
By Doug Butler, PhD, CJF, FWCF Farriery or horseshoeing is an ancient art. Sound principles of practice have changed little over the centuries. Its object is to keep horses sound and useful to mankind. It is a service occupation that allows recreation and work horses provide a more enjoyable experience for their owners. Fads have […]
Whose responsibility is it to clean up after the farrier? Farriers inevitably make a mess each time they do their job. Manure, hoof trimmings and bent horseshoe nails litter the ground after each trimming or shoeing. Some farriers have the idea that the job is their responsibility and nothing more. They feel to let the […]
Last week, we talked about getting horses to stand still. We mentioned some different tactics that can help horses to stand relatively still for the farrier while he or she is working. We had several great responses. Some of these responses included advice about working with older horses and remembering to be patient with horses […]
Equine Cushing’s disease has become more of a concern to horse owners in recent years as the condition has become more prevalent. Equine Cushing’s disease is not a new problem. It has been around for a long time but it is receiving more attention because people seem to be keeping horses longer. Equine Cushing’s disease […]
One of the biggest dangers confronting farriers is complacency. A farrier reaches a certain point, and thinks, “I am working at a satisfactory level. This is good enough. I don’t need to push myself anymore.” For some farriers that point is when they have accomplished certification. For others it may be when they get out […]
Last week, a group of scientists discovered that the Przewalski’s horses of Mongolia are not truly wild. This scientific study shows that there are no truly wild horses left in the world. Horses that roam freely in the United States and other countries are not technically “wild” horses as they descended from domesticated ancestry. Mustangs […]
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