A Farrier's Role in a Horse's Health

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Today we're bringing you a very important and useful blog post that features the important role that farriers play in horse's daily lives. Healthy hooves result in a horse that is performance ready.

Jason Maki of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences writes, "Farriers manage and provide protection for horse hooves,” he said. “Protection for the hoof is frequently a steel shoe which is formed and fit to the horse’s trimmed foot. The hoof also grows over time and often does not wear evenly or enough to allow the horse to remain comfortable. Thus, farriers trim excess growth and restore the hoof to a functional form."

It's important to find a farrier that you can trust and rely on. Maki notes that as a horse owner trying to find a reputable farrier, check in with your veterinarian first as they should have a few on their list. It's also important to check in with other horse owners in the area. Although farriers don't need to be licensed or certified, it's important that you know that they are experienced in their craft from multiple recommendations.

To learn more, read the full article HERE! 

Drew Morales of Morales Farrier Service offers a variety of services to keep your horse's feet sound and healthy including: Trims, Front Shoes, Full Sets of Shoes, Equi-Pak Pour-in pads, Glue on horseshoes, Therapeutic horseshoes and Corrective horseshoes to name a few. Drew can also create custom horseshoes to suit your horse's individual needs. Located in Richmond, VA, Morales Farrier Service serves the Eastern Virginia area including Richmond, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Chester, Chesterfield and Powhatan.

To learn more about Drew and his services, please visit his website at www.moralesfarrierservice.com