The stakes are elevated for those who help high-end hunters and jumpers compete. This webinar profiles the practices of several farriers who work with high-end hunters and jumpers in Wellington, Florida.

Lameness will likely be a problem for all horse owners at some point. It is a sign that a horse has an injury that causes pain when it moves or places weight on the affected leg. If the cause of lameness is apparent, you may be able to administer first aid. If not, confine the horse to prevent further damage to the leg and call the veterinarian if mild lameness persists. Horses with severe lameness need prompt veterinary attention, as they are usually experiencing significant pain.

I just returned from the early December meeting of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in Anaheim, Calif. Like attending many other conferences, I always visit with as many exhibitors as I can to find out what role hoof care plays in their business.

California farrier James Jiminez, who has shod notable racehorses like I'll Have Another and Lava Man, covers working with Thoroughbred racehorses and certain issues with their feet that are found among other horses.

When a racehorse is going well, often that horse is racing well enough to ignore what appear to be minor problems. If a horse's performance is on par, often no changes are made to the shoeing in an attempt to maintain that current level of performance.

Farrier Donnie Karr (Loomis, Calif.) gives some tips on shoeing working cow horses while explaining the difference between a reining horse and a cutting horse.

Farrier Donnie Karr (Loomis, Calif.) talks about avoiding dangerous horses and how to identify them.