Hoof Care

In my last blog, Functions Part I: The Hoof's Memory Foam, I discussed the digital cushion. In this blog, I'll build on that and look at the functions of traction and braking.Most of the horse’s...

Last month, I had the privilege of attending an EasyShoe Clinic at Arroyo Del Mar, an outstanding facility in Southern California run by Steffen and Shannon Peters. Shannon was a gracious host and has her...

In my last blog, The 1st Grader Version of Equine Limb Anatomy, I discussed the origins of the equine limb. In this blog, let's look at the functions of the legs and feet. Legs...

We’ve all heard the joke, “Talk to the hoof!” But what we really need to do is listen to the hoof. Every horse’s hoof has a story to tell. If you look and listen,...

ORIGINS: Part one of I-don't-know-how-many-installments I know many of us have read about the hoof in its structure, function and composition. This article is not to appeal to the doctorate-level, thesis-composing hoof experts of the...

After 21 years of making hoof protection for the equine industry there are certain moments that have grabbed my attention and make everything worth the hard work and effort.  The majority of these memories...

Part of the hoof care provider's job, no matter what your area of focus, is to have resources available to you to solve problems for your clients and their horses. As a farrier who...

This anatomy saga is in continuance with my ongoing pursuit of thorough knowledge of the equine hoof and relevant structures. The frog and digital cushion are often argued to be the most essential part of...

My most recent blog post explains my goal to convey the anatomical equine hoof and the several functions of each part in a breakdown format. I believe it is essential to thoroughly understand the...

If you live in the US or northern Europe, winter temperatures are often frigid or even brutal cold with the exception of a few areas. Many videos and blogs have been published about proper...