The Pitfalls of Second-Hand Hoof Boots: Why You Should Think Twice

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 …

Barefoot versus shoeing

farriersnotebook blogs: Phrases like "shoeing is abusive" or "horses are barefoot in the wild" can easily sway inexperienced horse owners to keep their unsound horses trimmed instead of reaping the benefits of shoeing. Anybody that is any good at anything knows there is never "only 1 way" to do something! Trimming and shoeing horses are …