Chincoteague Pony Born Without Hoof Gets Chance To 'Thrive' With Prosthetic originally appeared on Paulick Report. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company shared a video this week telling the ...

Symmetrical hooves in horses encourage a straight, even way of travel with minimal stress on bones and joints; they land flat on the ground when the horse takes a step. When a horse’s hooves are out ...

Keith Warner, owner of KW Horseshoeing based out of Great Barrington, is a second-generation farrier who learned the historic craft nearly 30 years ago while he was still in high school from his ...

Jeannean Mercuri is 4 foot 10 and makes her living trimming the hooves of horses that can weigh up to 2,500 pounds. "I'm a total hoof nerd." Credit: Newsday / Chris Ware/Chris Ware Stay logged in. The ...

“No foot, no horse” is an old saying that is still true. A sound and healthy hoof is crucial to the health and function of the horse. Regular hoof care is one of the most important aspects of keeping ...

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?