Equine professionals give their insight on farrier work and the importance of a complete team working together to get the best results for performance horses. Getting equine professionals to agree on ...

Everyone knows the familiar “clip-clop” sound of a horse’s hooves on hard ground, either from real life experiences or from films. Yet, many might be surprised to find that it is a full-time job, and ...

The Chinese lunar year has turned and 2026 is designated as the Year of the Horse. And with the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair ...

Gently raising his horse Superman’s leg, Howard Burnham calmly conferred with his steed before trimming Superman’s hooves. Burnham is a farrier, a craftsman who trims and shoes horses’ hooves, and he ...

This piece explores the craft and daily responsibilities of a farrier, a highly skilled tradesperson dedicated to the care and maintenance of horse hooves. The work of a farrier blends elements of ...

What is the difference between a farrier, blacksmith and equine podiatrist? It’s a good question — and one that surprisingly few equestrians can answer in full detail and complete confidence. Quite ...