NorCal Farrier Service Inc.

07/09/2022

05/10/2022

Insulin Resistance in Horses: Nutritional/Dietary Management and the Warning Signs of Laminitis and Founder

05/10/2022

Once you've smelled it, you know it. There's no mistaking the distinctive foul odor of thrush in a horse's hoof. Thrush is caused by opportunistic microbes that are found in animal f***s and many soils. In other words, where most horses live on a daily basis. These microbes flourish in dark, moist p...

05/10/2022

Proper trimming and awareness of a horse’s sole thickness is vital to maintaining optimal hoof health. Whether a horse is growing back over-trimmed soles or it is genetically predisposed to thin soles, it’s important that hoof care professionals examine the conditions horses are in because it direct...

05/10/2022

There are almost as many types of shoes as there are horses to wear them. Available in different weights, sizes and shapes, they're also made from a variety of materials, including steel, aluminum, synthetics, titanium and even rawhide.

05/10/2022

Learn more about how veterinarians and farriers manage this degenerative arthritic condition.

05/10/2022

The first shoe, c. 4500 years ago.

03/09/2022

What a good horse

11/15/2021

Wow.

10/23/2021

The blood vascular system of the hoof... I just can’t get over how intricate it is ♥️

06/22/2021

04/28/2021

04/24/2021

11/24/2020

10/01/2020

06/25/2020

There is always something we can do to keep improving our work as farriers. So here are my top ten tips for how to be a better farrier.

04/29/2020

Who knew that some vets are full-blown stand-up comedians? In fact, one vet clinic in Carroll County could easily compete in a comedy central battle. Don’t believe me? Check out the hilarious outdoor signs they’ve been putting up for three years now.

02/24/2020

In my farrier work, I sometimes come across cases of lameness that are difficult to diagnose. I have come to believe that laminar strain, often associated with uneven weight bearing, is the cause of many of these concerns.

02/19/2020

According to recent data, horses that race as juveniles have a lower risk of career-ending injury compared to those that begin racing later on.

01/23/2020

This image provides another perspective on the hoof mechanism. It highlights how it really is only as successful as the quality of the trim. With reference to veterinary physiotherapy, this is an important piece of information to consider in terms of lameness and compensatory issues/secondary pain.

Image from thehorseshoof.com 📸

08/18/2019