DID YOU EVER think you’d see horses wearing plastic shoes? It’s true, more horses can be seen wearing lightweight plastic ...

Should horses and similar animals wear horseshoes or go “barefoot?” It’s not a facetious question. Horse owners have strong ...

He said there's never really a slow season as a farrier. Racehorses wear through shoes in about a month. "I wouldn't trade it for anything," Trow said. "It's physically demanding on your body, but I ...

Running out of Halloween ideas? For those looking to spice up their costumes this year, and for those also willing to shell out the cash — here’s an option. Horse hooves. With mystical creatures and ...

Horses have been central to human transportation and agriculture for centuries. These symbols of power and speed require hoof care and new shoes every four to six weeks to stay on the job. But why?

The concept of a balanced foot can be subjective, but farriers are now using technological advances to take some of the guesswork out of the process. Patrick T. Reilly, chief of farrier services at ...

This is essentially the pitch for a new line of designer horse shoes. They're sold by a Kentucky company called Horse Kicks. It makes classic shoes, shaped to fit around a horse's hoof. Good morning.

Shoes made in the style of real horses' feet and legs are to be sold at the National Hunt Festival in Cheltenham. A carbon-fibre hoof and up to 5,000 individual horse hairs make up the £1,300 shoes ...

Your horse's feet are some of the most important structures contributing to his performance ability, and most people do what they can to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong ...

Watch the mesmerizing process of restoring a Quarter Horse’s hooves from start to finish. Experience the satisfying moments ...

Rick Farr of Farr & Pursey Equine Vets shares his expert advice on the pros and cons of going barefoot with horses and ponies Q: Why do horses need shoes? “I’m looking for information and people’s ...