Cold Shoeing vs. Hot Shoeing

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If you’ve ever held a horse while it is being shod, you’ve probably experienced the giant cloud of pungent smoke that develops when a farrier places a hot shoe against the sole of a horse’s hoof.  But is this rather uncomfortable looking process necessary for your horse to have a good fit in his shoes?
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Therapeutic Horseshoeing

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In recent years, the art of therapeutic and corrective shoeing has come a long way, and now many lame horses can be given new pain-free lives, and can even resume work.  Depending on the situation, there are many types of shoes to help your horse – here are just a few:

Heart-Bar Shoes.  These shoes circle […]

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