When watching the horse move before shoeing, the horse's job will have a major influence upon the shoe fit you apply. You will be more likely to fit with length and width on a horse competing at dressage then on that goes hunting. Watching a horse move can influence how you shoe it, but they have to be fit for their intended purpose and not increase the risk of shoe loss or interference injuries ..read more

With summer just around the corner, many of us are getting ready to hit the trails. Hoof Trimmer Supply has a few tips to help make your summer trail rides as enjoyable as possible for both you and your horse.  The first essential is fly control, for obvious reasons. You likely spray your horse down with fly spray before you hop on for a ride but carrying a small bottle with you on the trail in a saddle bag is a great idea for longer rides, just make sure the lid is on tight so it doesn't leak. You may also want to see if your horse is happier with either a bonnet or fly mask du ..read more

Spring is an exciting time, the days are getting longer, temperatures are rising, winter is behind us and summer barn fun is just around the corner. Unfortunately, spring can be a difficult time for horse hooves to stay healthy. Between decreased exercise and pasture grazing over winter and the often muddy conditions throughout winter and spring, hoof health often suffers this time of year. No need to worry though, we have a few tips for springtime hoof care that can help you on your way to healthy hooves for summer fun.  The first tip is very basic but should nev ..read more

Spring is an exciting time on many farms as adorable little foals make their way into the word and their antics bring smiles to lots of faces. With so many other exciting new experiences with foals, it can be easy to overlook their tiny little feet that never seem to stop moving. So today, let's take a look at what attention their hooves need and when. An important step to take before having your farrier out is to get your foal accustomed to picking up his or her hooves. While this may seem daunting, if you work quietly and calming with your foal on hoof handling with a lot of praise for ..read more

Have you decided to start doing some work on your horse's hooves but aren't quite sure where to start? Not to worry, we can help point you in the right direction. First, we are obligated to tell you that we are not responsible for teaching you how to trim hooves, do so at your own risk. That being said, we strongly suggest if you're looking to start out on your own hoof trimming journey, please don't fire your farrier or trimmer, instead ask them to help you help your horse. If  you're looking into trimming your own horse because you are unhappy with your current farrier/trimmer, fin ..read more

Summer is finally on its way, bringing nice weather and horsey adventures. With fun summer plans in the works, we all want to make sure our horses stay happy and healthy through the good-weather months. While we can't bubble wrap your horse for you, we have a few tips to help you keep your horse's hooves healthy this summer. As always, our first tip is to keep up with basic daily hoof care, including picking out all 4 hooves at least once per day. Thoroughly cleaning your horse's hooves every day allows you to remove any potentially harmful debris, such as rocks or sticks, before&nbs ..read more

Hoof Trimmer Supply is proud to carry the innovative new Eclipse horseshoes that can either be glued or nailed on. Series I is a heart bar while Series II is the traditional open shoe. Though you may not have heard of them before, we're confident they'll be a regular name in the horseshoe world in the not-too-distant future. What's so special about these shoes? Read on and find out as we discuss first the features to benefit the horse and then the features included to make application easier.                  As a veterinarian and Cornell Unive ..read more

Draft horses serve a variety of needs including work horse, cart horse, dressage horse, vaulting horse, lesson horse, “husband horse”, or just  wonderful companion horse. As with any size of horse, their health and happiness often begins with their hooves. Due to the incredible size of draft horses however, common foot problems can become very large as well.   Lameness can be a problem with draft horses, as with light horses, and can be caused by a myriad of issues including abscesses, hoof cracks, or an incorrect palmer angle. Draft horses have been known to struggle with hoof qual ..read more

A challenge during the  summer is overly dry or wet hooves. This makes the possibility of a crack or chip occurring higher. These issues can be a nuisance for any horse but particularly for horses with hoof moisture balance issues.  Environmental conditions can wreak havoc with hoof moisture balance in the summer. Intense summer rains that lead to prolonged muddy conditions can soften the hoof wall. Followed by dry summer spells and stomping at flies the rapid changes can pose big challenges for overall hoof health.  What can you do to deal with the strain that summer can plac ..read more

In order to have good nutrition for hoof health, you must first have good general nutrition. Nutrition and supplements are not a miracle cure for poor hooves but they do play a vital role in the equation. Other influences include genetics, general hoof care, and environment. A horse can have the best possible diet, personalized by a professional nutritionist based on bloodwork, but with poor hoof genetics, infrequent or poor hoof care, and poor footing will inevitably still suffer from cracking and poor hoof quality. On the other hand, a horse with decent hoof genetics, regular trims from a sk ..read more