Horseshoeing Solutions

04/06/2025

The hoof never stops growing It took six months for the hoof to grow down - as a horseshoer your job is to direct the hoof growth in the right direction

09/05/2025

The questions about why isn’t my horse moving right, why is he tripping, why doesn’t she grow heel, his toes seem long, would she be better bearfoot, do my shoes look to tight, she interferes, he can’t grow any soul, she rips off shoes on the daily, his hoof split, I’m unhappy with the hoof condition,  I have goals with him and I don’t think I can achieve them … there’s one answer - bring the long toes back and support the heels & all problems will disappear

28/04/2025

Good horseshoeing skills equal more tools in your Mary Poppins bag, the more tools you have in your bag, the more confidence under any horse 

27/04/2025

27/04/2025

A simple rasp and sandblock shows great value and appreciation of your clients

27/04/2025

Simple shoeing is the key to horseshoeing

23/04/2025

Toed in horses are stronger & travel better than toed out horses

23/04/2025

Round hoof myths

22/04/2025

The Wild West Endurance ride will be held on May 30th, 31st and June 1st. It is located at the Skillman Campground, 20 miles from Nevada City on Hwy 20. We appreciate any and all help that you can offer- we need volunteers to be able to host these rides! Thank you so much for your time and support.....

22/04/2025

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22/04/2025

Shoeing horses is a tough skill to learn keep your head up it’s get easier

21/04/2025

Looking down the horse hoof - First the goal you want the hoof wall to be the same shape as the hair line as shown with the two blue lines. This creates evenly distributed weight on the hoof. Second before you trim the bottom of the hoof clean up the hoof flares from the top. This will help you see the horses correct hoof shape to promote max hoof growth
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