When Should You Call Your Farrier?

Good afternoon!

Being a horse owner requires having an open line of communication with your farrier and knowing when it's appropriate to give them a call. Of course, when in doubt it is always better to be safe than sorry but today's featured article courtesy of Chronicle of the Horse helps horse owners to break down a few common hoof issues to know when you may need your farrier to make an impromptu visit to your farm.

Some of the common issues discussed in the article include:

- Scheduling an appointment before your next big show

- A tweaked show (that always seems to happen before a show, on a holiday or weekend!)

- Potential abscess

- Cracked hoof

Read the full article HERE for some great advice!

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