Horse & Hound

If the shoe fits…

YOUR horse’s feet are his biggest asset and if he’s out and about making your competition dreams a reality, you need to take his shoeing schedule seriously.

“There can be different shoeing practices that support the foot in the environments in which each discipline is commonly practised,” explains Andrew James AWCF master farrier. “Shoes that support against the direct and indirect concussive forces can help each horse enjoy increased longevity and overall performance throughout their career.”

NAF Five Star Profeet farrier of the year Daniel Bennett AWCF says that, traditionally, the majority

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