South Fork Farrier

08/17/2024

Pulling shoes while the thunderstorm rolls in feels like the most fitting end to another summer camp season. Lucky to get to hang out with all these good ponies 💚

07/13/2024

Being a farrier is hot 🥵 Trying to stay cool both under and on the horse this

05/23/2024

Although grossly underdiagnosed, insulin-resistant (IR) horses often share physical characteristics that make them readily identifiable.

05/21/2024

From proper fit to feeding, here's what you need to know about grazing muzzles for horses.

01/13/2024

11/23/2023

Even horses with less-than-ideal feet can lead sound and productive careers.

11/07/2023

No better feeling in the world than being able to make a positive difference in a horse’s life.
First pic from when I met this horse in June, second from a couple weeks ago. Another case of ‘really wish I’d gotten better pictures’, but I’ve been so thrilled to see this sweetheart of a mustang get back to being a lovely trail horse after a battle with laminitis 🦄💪🏻

11/06/2023

How to help prevent your horse from losing a shoe

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11/05/2023

Worlds best shoein’ buddy 🐶

11/05/2023

When possible, horse owners and trainers can use alternatives to longeing to best protect the horse’s joints. https://thehorse.com/1118945/the-effects-of-longeing-on-your-horses-joints/

Learn more as we Focus on the Facts about equine joint health all month.

11/01/2023

HAL has become a great risk for the health and welfare of domestic horses. Although medications for this condition exist, they cannot replace good management.