Shoes and shoeing

Copper-coated nails designed to improve hoof health

The copper-coated nails are designed to prevent microbes, such as bacteria and fungi, from entering the hoof when a horse is shod

Fizz Marshall's therapy centre blog: Participating in some fascinating research

Fizz has been put through her paces as part of a research project and has witnessed some novel shoeing

Shoeing elite dressage horses: top farriers share their views

Top farriers share their views on how modern farriery methods can enhance performance and soundness

Dutch Olympic team farrier: 'If we work our horses on the edge, injuries will happen'

Rob Renirie, Dutch Olympic team farrier, explains shoeing techniques for elite dressage horses

Shoes to give racehorses the winning edge

Forget anabolic steroids, scientists in Australia have come up with a sure-fire — and perfectly legal — way to give your racehorse the winning edge: titanium shoes

How to keep your farrier happy

A good working relationship with your farrier will make any horse owner's life easier, so what does a farrier recommend to keep things sweet?

ShoeSecure takes the Equestrian Business Award at the HorseScotland awards

ShoeSecure, a horseshoe shield, took the Equestrian Business Award at the HorseScotland awards

Licensed barefoot specialist 'lamed horse'

An equine podiatrist and licensed barefoot instructor has been convicted of illegal farriery after he applied "equine wraps" to a cob's hooves

European vets team up with farriers to fight poor shoeing

The Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations and the European Federation of Farriers Associations will work together to promote properly trained farriers in the interests of horse welfare

Shoeing: how pads can help avoid lameness

Modern farriery techniques can help manage a range of conformation faults, enhance performance and even extend the competitive career of an equine athlete

Illegal farriers punished for third time

Farriers Registration Council urge magistrates to increase fines for illegal farriers

ShoeSecure makes losing shoes in the field a thing of the past

ShoeSecure, from SupaStuds, fits over the forefeet to prevent a horse ripping off his front shoes in the field by treading on them.

Doncaster man found guilty of illegal farriery

Stephen Arnold has been prosecuted for illegal farriery at Selby Magistrates Court after shoeing horses despite not being a farrier

Pros and cons of plastic horseshoes

Plastic and glue-on horseshoes have undergone a revolution and are no longer just for remedial purposes — but what are the pros and cons for your horse?

Farrier writes horse safety book to record traditional methods

A farrier with 40 years' experience is writing a book to pass on advice to younger generations

H&H Asks: gel hoof fillers

Horse & Hound finds out how gel hoof fillers can help horses with sensitive soles

British teams top international shoeing contest

Wales fended off hot competition to file, hammer and nail their way to the team title in the International Team Horseshoeing Competition

H&H Asks: PG shoes

Horse & Hound finds out more about PG shoes, described as 'trainers for horses'

Ask H&H: poor shoeing

Horse & Hound explores what you can do if your farrier's work is of a poor standard

Ask H&H: uninsured farrier

Horse & Hound explains whether you are liable if an uninsured farrier is injured on your yard