The horseshoe nail wars were heating up at this winter's Summit.

I've heard a lot of farriers champion the so-called K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid) method for horseshoeing. But I've heard some of the same farriers then describe their "simple" system. It includes assessing the horse's conformation, age, work, environment, hoof-horn quality, hoof-wall thickness, sole type, frog health, past history, any current or recent lamnesses or problems, trainer requirements and rider needs and style.

Midnight Revelations About Secretariat's Shoes

Effective communications takes on even more importance when dealing with footcare emergencies.

Horse owning clients may ask you anything, so think in advance about when and how you'll answer them.