by Lee Olsen | Jul 7, 2018 | Articles, Clinics
Trimming & Shoeing Clinic continues to expand in Dupree, SD Over the week of June 18, 2018, two Olsen Equine clinics were held in Dupree, SD. Eighteen participants from as far away as Hardin, MT and Hazen, ND, and from nearby Dupree and Eagle Butte, SD....
by Lee Olsen | Jul 3, 2018 | Articles, Equine Hoof Care, Perspective
Have you ever noticed all the problems and issues that today’s horses seem to have with lower leg injuries? I’ve seen a growing number of horses experience these types of injuries. I’ll admit that we do ask a lot of our horses, and that accidents and bad shoeing...
by Lee Olsen | May 22, 2018 | Articles, Uncategorized
Have you ever had a horse lose a shoe? Chances are, that if you have ever had a shod horse you’ve most likely experienced the frustrations that come with a thrown shoe. Whose fault is it? Is it because the farrier did a poor job applying the shoe? That’s usually where...
by Lee Olsen | May 22, 2018 | Articles, Equine Hoof Care
Have you ever had to make a big decision and known in your heart you were right, only to find out later you were wrong? I don’t care who you are or what you do, if it hasn’t happened yet, it will. I believe one of the most valuable things you can do is get a second...
by Lee Olsen | Feb 28, 2018 | Articles, Perspective
Do you remember that time when you were out in public and ran into a rude person? You know, the guy or lady that ruined your day or gave it their best shot? Did you ever wonder why they had to be like that? I think it’s important to be nice to everyone, especially...
by Lee Olsen | Feb 15, 2018 | Articles, Equine Hoof Care
Have you ever experienced someone taking offense at being told how they were supposed to do something? I have witnessed it a lot, and it can especially true with farriers. I’ve heard people complain about how a horse owner insisted on a certain way to shoe the horse,...