The best balanced natural diet for a horse is grass hay and/or pasture, along with feeding whole oats when needed to maintain body weight. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Farriery is a never-ending journey of hoof-care education. It doesn’t matter how long one has been tending to horses’ feet, there’s always something to learn. There’s no better way to learn than to sit at the feet of your elders and listen as they share their wisdom.
Horses are more likely to suffer from laminitis in the fall than at any other time of the year. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
A horse with poor quality hooves can be a concern. Horses may have hoof horn that is dull, brittle and easily chipped or split, particularly in areas with a hot and dry climate. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Boredom during stall confinement causes many equine behavior and welfare problems. Researchers examined seven healthy horses from the Brazilian Army Sergeants School for the behavioral and welfare effects of using a hay bag with small openings designed to extend the time required for horses to consume their daily ration of hay.
Reading the American Association of Professional Farriers Credentialing Study Guide, I came across a quote that impacted me. “No one cares about how much you know, until they know how much you care,” wrote Mike Hayward.
As your shoeing career pro-gresses, you are going to have clients who raise your blood pressure as soon as you see their name on your schedule. After working hard to build a solid business, getting rid of clients seems to fly in the face of your desire to increase your client base and income. But firing clients just might be what your business and your mental health need.
Along with copper, vitamin C serves as a catalyst in the formation of strong and healthy hoof horn. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
If you answered, “That depends on the day!” or something comparable, you’d be right. Several factors influence thirst and water intake. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Oleo Acres Farrier and Blacksmith Supply owner Rob Michel walks viewers through the Littleton, Colo., warehouse. Inventory is organized with the customer in mind. If the product is in stock and easy to find, farriers can spend more time under a horse, which Michel says is more money in your pocket.
Brier Equestrian & Wellness Centre presents Foundations Clinic on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Fenwick, Nova Scotia. Hall of Fame farrier Ada Gates Patton is the clinician.
At Doc Foal's, we manufacture The Black Pads and The Black Pads PLUS (featuring embedded magnets and copper). Our hybrid pads work seamlessly with your choice of conventional horseshoe, combining metal for structure with polyurethane for exceptional comfort and shock absorption.
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Equilox International Inc. specializes in equine horse hoof adhesives. Developed in 1988 after many trials and extensive research at leading universities and equine centers throughout the U.S., the Equilox Adhesive Hoof Repair System was originally used to treat competitive horses. Now, Equilox Adhesive is used by farriers, equine centers, and horse owners — as well as various zoo and wildlife centers — throughout the world.