Monday, June 19, 2017

Shoeing the Off-The-Track Thoroughbred

Good afternoon!

Thoroughbreds are notorious for not having the best feet. They can easily become brittle and crack easily, which makes them even more prone to throwing shoes. In today's blog we're featuring an article written by Jen Roytz that takes a deeper look into these hoof issues and how farriers and horse owners alike can guarantee their horses are receiving the best hoof care possible.

"Most modern-day Thoroughbreds' walls are thin, their feet tend to be on the brittle side, and many of them have a graduated heel, meaning one front hoof will grow heel more than the other during a shoeing cycle.”


To learn more, please 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

Monday, June 12, 2017

Shoeing The Sport Horse

Good morning!

Today's blogs features an important topic - shoeing the sport horse. When it comes to shoeing dressage horses, hunter and jumper horses and eventers, each of them require a different set of needs, with balance being a high priority.

Scott Gregory explains, "All horses should be trimmed with a well-balanced foot and smooth edges. This is an absolute necessity for any horse, but especially an active one. Many lameness issues are affected by the trim."




Learn more about the specifics of shoeing each type of sport horse by reading 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

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

10 Hoof Care Tips To Keep Your Horse's Hooves Healthy and Strong

Good afternoon!

Today's blog features an article that you should keep on hand at the barn. Practical Horseman published an article titled "10 Hoof Care Tips To Keep Your Horse's Hooves Healthy and Strong" that gives horse owners basic tips to avoid silly ailments. The tips including different issues to look for when picking out your horse's feet, alternative turn-out ideas, and ideas on how to protect your horse's hooves during hauling. To read the full article, please click 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