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When it comes to hoof care for your horse or pony, it's essential to make the right choices. Hoof boots are a popular option for protecting and supporting your horse's hooves, especially in rugged terrain or during transition periods. While buying second-hand items can be a cost-effective choice in many cases, this isn't necessarily true …
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Inside the hoof Some of the structures inside the hoof are less well known – with the exception of a few which can cause the most lameness problems – but are just as vital for the health of the hoof and therefore the horse. Taking up a large area in the hoof capsule are the …
Guest Post from Adam White : From an early age I always had a passion for shoeing, well horses in general. I worked in stables and had family involvement from day one, I was doomed to have some kind of career in harness racing. Dad was a jockey, mums family owned some very successful trotters & …
Some of the most popular horseshoe nails in New Zealand are also the brand leaders in other western countries too. E-head nails (including E slim) are the most used. These are a multi-purpose nail and suit our horses and many of the shoes we use here in Godzone. The e head nail usually fits into …
Q: I have been told to use aluminium shoes on my show hack, to improve her movement in the ring. is this a good idea, and what are the drawbacks? Pauline, Canterbury A: Hi Pauline. The best approach might be to give aluminium shoes a go on your hack – in between important shows to …
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Question: My farrier generally shoes my horses with the outside back of the shoe much wider than their actual feet. I am concerned that they may be able to stand on their shoes and pull them off. Should I ask him to fit the shoes more neatly to the hooves, or is there a reason …
Here's a reproduction from Absolute Horse magazine posted by Trelawne Equine in the UK. Simon Curtis' angle on barefoot trimming:
Q: My horse doesn’t actually lose his shoes often, but he frequently twists them so they are partially away from his feet. When this happens, should I try and remove the whole shoe or wait for the farrier to come? I am worried he might damage his foot from the poking-out nails. And if I …
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