NORTH EAST ― The prospect of getting kicked or bitten might keep most people away. For Bill Spellman, it's all part of the job. Spellman, 40, has spent nearly 15 years as a farrier, trimming hooves ...

HAVILAH, Calif. (KERO) — Robert Head teaches the art of trimming horses hooves, which involves working with the horse, not against it. Video shows the process of trimming horse hooves on a ranch in ...

Watch a satisfying horse hoof shoeing session performed by a skilled farrier, showcasing precision, balance, and expert care. This detailed process highlights the importance of proper shoeing for ...

A chestnut brown quarter horse with white markings leaned against Ernie Gaouette as he fitted snow shoes to the animal at Brigg’s Farm. The shoes, which have a bubble in the middle to pop out snow and ...

Without regular trimming, a horse’s hooves will continue to grow, eventually becoming so long that each hoof curls at the toe. In the wild, horses are constantly on the move and cover varying terrain, ...

OLDHAM COUNTY, Ky. (WDRB) -- For every horse -- especially racehorses -- having a horseshoe that fits is imperative. That’s where a farrier comes in to make sure each horseshoe gets its hoof trimmed ...

Every job has its ups and down, but how many people absolutely love what they do despite the risk of getting kicked or stepped on by a 1,000-pound animal? In farrier Deanna Stoppler, horses have met ...

Steve Sermersheim, a certified journeyman farrier, files down a horse’s hoof while shoeing it at the University of Illinois’ horses-only clinic, Midwest Equine, in Farmer City. Steve Sermersheim, a ...

When Mike and Melissa McNally need work done on the hoofs of one of their six horses, they know exactly who to call. Farrier Nick DiFranco, 41, has been pounding hot steel horseshoes for 16 years ...

Proper hoof care is essential to any domesticated horse's overall comfort and health, but the question of whether a horse need shoes depends on the individual animal. Horse owners use shoes for ...

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