The art of farriery has been in practice for hundreds of years. The trademark of a highly skilled farrier during this period has been precision fit and a polished finish, coupled with meticulous care and pride.

Although the farrier industry has a historical foundation, the internet has provided a significant amount of access to new information in recent years. Hoof-care professionals are generally more educated about internal anatomy, and how therapeutic accessories affect the horse. This movement has grown because researchers and hoof-care providers from around the world can connect with each other.

With the availability of information, for the first time in years, the farrier industry is seeing advancements in not only literature but also product availability. Because of this, coupled with veterinarians sharing diagnostic imaging, the farrier industry is seeing significant growth.

Identifying Internal Structure Changes

While the art of horseshoeing focuses on cosmetic attributes, it’s important to consider that the sensitive structures located below the exterior surface are being stimulated during the shoeing process. It can be easy to fall into the scenario of manipulating the horse’s feet to look desirable, which can actually enable the downward spiral of some internal…