by Lee Olsen | Articles, Equine Hoof Care
What does it take to just “tack on a shoe?” Have you ever been to a big event and “It” happens… You have lost a shoe! What to do now? When your horse loses a shoe, it’s a lot like having a tire blowout. Not a big deal if you have the tools and know... read more
by Lee Olsen | Articles, Equine Hoof Care, Perspective
Different Strokes for Different Folks Do you know anyone in your profession who does everything completely backwards? Seriously, most things they do defy all logic and sensibility, and yet somehow they have a successful business. Can you name a few? Since I’m a... read more
by Lee Olsen | Articles, Equine Hoof Care
Have you ever heard of someone’s horse being trimmed or shod wrong? Maybe you’ve picked up one of your own horses feet and thought that it might not be level… Knowing how many things that can, and will, go wrong with a horse. Hoof balance is so very important... read more
by Lee Olsen | Articles, Equine Hoof Care
Many of us around the world have been looking forward to spring for quite some time! Now that it’s here, the weather changes can bring some unforeseen problems with your horses’ hooves that you might want to be aware of. Excessive moisture seems to be most common... read more
by Lee Olsen | Articles, Equine Hoof Care
Have you ever looked at a horse’s feet and thought, “Wow that’s a bad job, I bet that horse is terrible to shoe”? No, chances are you haven’t. We all can be quick to judge in situations like that. For that reason and a couple others, we have a zero tolerance for... read more
by Lee Olsen | Articles, Equine Hoof Care, Professional Development
Do you know what it means to be a Certified Farrier? How many levels of certification are there? Do you think it’s important to be certified? There are so many misconceptions when it comes the topic of certification that it’s hard for anyone to understand what each of... read more