Farrier
Find the Right Farrier or Trimmer for Your Horse
A good farrier or trimmer is worth his/her weight in gold. Use our tips to find and keep the right hoof-care professional for your horse.
Ask a Pro, Q1: A Farrier Set Up
How to be set up for success with your Farrier, from our pro Mitch Taylor.
Ask a Pro: Mitch Taylor
We asked our featured farrier, Mitch Taylor of the Kentucky Farrier School, what his thoughts were on several health care topics.
E3: The Ride - Mark Milster
Episode three of The Ride brings you a profile on International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame inductee, Mark Milster.
When the Shoe Fits: A Blacksmith’s Rise to Success
Mark Milster’s passion for blacksmith and farrier work has taken him all over the world. It even landed him an induction into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.
Healthy, Strong Hoofs
Does your horse have hoof problems? Review basic management strategies first, then consider the additional help your horse’s feet may need.
Best Shoeing Method for Low Heels?
A fix for underrun heels depends on the horse’s unique circumstances and the skill of the farrier.
Barefoot or Shod?
Make the right choice for your horse with insight from a barefoot expert and three riders who’ve tried both options.
Self-Lifting Feet
Pat Parelli shares the steps to overcome resistance when picking up a horse’s feet.
Hoof Boots Hit the Trail
Hoof boots look funky. Hoof boots muffle the age-old sound of hoofbeats on the trail. Most cost more than 10 times the cost of a pair of steel horseshoes. Yet horse owners are booting up their horses and hitting the trail to experiment with temporary hoof protection for trail riding.
