Eric Gilleland has been shoeing horses of all disciplines for more than 20 years. He’s co-owner of Bent Tree Forge, a multi-farrier practice in Social Circle, Ga.

Getting to the Bottom of Toe Cracks

Understanding what causes the problem is critical to correcting it

By Eric Gilleland CJF posted on May 9, 2016 | Posted in Anatomy, Lamenesses, Shoeing

Toe cracks come in different forms, but none of them look good. Some cracks are small, others are long up the wall. Some are deep and others are superficial. All of us have heard, “Can you fix that crack?” Some can be corrected, but others will die with the horse. The biggest thing we must learn is what causes the crack in the first place. It’s just as important to know where it comes from as to where it’s going.

Spotlight on Hoof Care

Three Farrier Associations Team Up for the Southeastern Triple Crown Series

By Eric Gilleland CJF posted on January 1, 2013 | Posted in Education

2012 marked a successful first year of the Southeastern Triple Crown, a series of three shoeing contests held in three states.

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Hoof Care on Parade

Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.

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Southern New England Farrier's Association Competition & Clinic

Date: 02/07/25

Location: Amherst, MA

The Southern New England Farrier’s Association is hosting a competition and clinic on February 7-8, 2025.

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