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Signposts of the Hoof

An informal survey finds many different landmarks are used to guide hoof trimming
By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
Just about all farriers and hoof-care professionals acknowledge that the trim is the foundation of good hoof care. There isn’t much argument about that.
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Farriery for the Young Horse

Proper hoof care in the first weeks of a foal’s life is essential
May 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
Among the many factors that dictate the success of the foal as a sales yearling or a mature athlete are decisions and management concerning feet and limbs during the first few months of life.
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Hoof Trimming Via Hoof Mapping

Veteran farrier finds technique helps avoid trimming too much or too little from horses’ hooves
By Jamey Carsel posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
When trimming hooves for shoeing or for a horse that’s going barefoot, I see a lot of up-and-coming farriers go through stages of either trimming too little or too much hoof. The right touch is tough to learn.
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Hoof Trimming Dos and Don'ts

A Hall Of Fame shoer’s tips on this essential footcare task
By Toby Raymond posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
The trim is the key to establishing a level hoof and using the right tools in the right way are essential elements in accomplishing this task. No tool in the world can take the place of skilled handling. Bob Peacock, owner of Farrier Science Clinic in Hamilton, Ohio, and a member of the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame, offers this advice, based on the more than 40 years he's spend in hoof care.
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Taking Issue with "Natural" Hoof Trimming Theory

Alabama farrier says his experiment lends support to the idea that there is no one “right” way to trim a hoof
By Pat Tearney posted on March 1, 2009 | Posted in Trimming
Hang around farriers long enough and you may decide that opinions on hoof trims are sort of like religion and politics - they shouldn't be discussed in polite company.
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Double-Barreled Hoof-Care Advice

Dealing With Scheduling, Pricing Obstacles

It’s never easy to deal with clients who want to stretch out hoof-care schedules or object to additional costs
By Chris Gregory and Rick Burten posted on January 1, 2009 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming

At last winter’s fifth annual International Hoof-Care Summit in Cincinnati, two veteran farriers tackled a number of frequently asked questions about the footcare industry. For the second straight year, this “Point/Counterpoint” discussion proved to be among the highlights of this annual event.


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Farriers Weigh in on Missing Frogs

January 1, 2009 | Posted in Forging, Shoeing, Trimming

A client has obtained a rescue horse, which I trimmed about 10 weeks ago. At that time, the frog was gone from three hooves. I didn’t think anything about it since most horses were shedding frogs at that time.


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Farriers' Roundtable

September 1, 2008 | Posted in Shoeing, Trimming
When dealing with a flat-footed horse, is it advisable to pare out sole to give the foot some cup? What are the possible negative consequences from doing that?
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