THE Z-BAR IS an interesting shoe to apply to a horse’s foot and can be extremely effective in the right circumstances.

SEVERAL NEW ADDITIONS in this issue are geared toward making it much easier to get “bonus” information on footcare techniques and valuable product information in a more timely matter.

IF YOU HEAR about a tool management tip that works well for another farrier, the chances are good that it’s something you’ll want to consider using.

IN TWO POWERFUL idea-a-minute presentations at the recent International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio, seven veteran shoers shared more than eight dozen money-making ideas.

When it comes to addressing stabilization of the hoof and distal phalanx in laminitis cases, Pat Riley likes to take radiographs before and after every trimming and shoeing.