by Lee Olsen | Aug 27, 2018 | Articles, Equine Hoof Care
Have you ever heard it said that hot shoeing is unnecessary, useless, and outdated? Some have asked, “Why make or modify a shoe when you can buy anything you need?” I grew up ranching in South Dakota, and I was taught that hot shoeing is totally unnecessary and only... 
by Lee Olsen | Aug 27, 2018 | Articles, Equine Hoof Care
Who’s got a miniature pony? Everybody needs at least one. They can be a lot of fun to have around for young kids, serve as a companion pony, or even as a cute pasture ornament. As much fun as ponies can be, they require a certain amount of special care. As you might... 
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, 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 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,... 
by Lee Olsen | Aug 25, 2017 | Articles, Equine Hoof Care
Have you ever heard others complain that, “My farrier cut all the heel off?” Or perhaps you’ve even said yourself, “Don’t touch the heels, that’s how the last guy crippled him.” I’m sure I have at least thousands of times....
