Hoof Care & Shoeing

With varying opinions out there, we decide to chat with our featured professional, farrier Mitch Taylor, to learn his thoughts and ask whether he could provide some insight on hoof packing protocols.

How to be set up for success with your Farrier, from our pro Mitch Taylor.

We asked our featured farrier, Mitch Taylor of the Kentucky Farrier School, what his thoughts were on several health care topics.

Take aim against seven common hoof-care mistakes that can put your horse’s health and soundness at risk.

Use Ken McNabb's tips for hoof care and trail-prep tips for a safe, fun trail ride.

Does your horse have hoof problems? Review basic management strategies first, then consider the additional help your horse’s feet may need.

Shoes? Boots? Barefoot? You tell us what keeps your horse most comfortable.

A fix for underrun heels depends on the horse’s unique circumstances and the skill of the farrier.

The Added Benefits of Fly Protection for your Horse’s Legs

Making the transition from shod to barefoot is about to get easier, especially for the toughest cases.

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.