Health & Care · #farrier

Health & Care guides tagged “farrier” from the Apex Equine resource center.

• No hoof, no horse: how the foot actually works — A horse stands a thousand pounds on four feet smaller than your hand. Understanding what's inside the hoof capsule changes how you see every trim and every lameness.
• How often does a horse need the farrier? — Six to eight weeks is the answer you'll hear, but the honest answer is: it depends on the foot, the season, and the job. Here are the questions owners actually ask.
• Barefoot or shod: getting past the dogma — Few topics start an argument in the tack room faster. The truth is duller and more useful than either camp wants: the right answer is whatever keeps that particular horse sound and working.
• Keeping a good farrier: the client every farrier wants — Good farriers are booked solid and they keep the clients who make their day easier. A few habits will move you to the top of the list — and keep your horse sound in the bargain.