Shoes and shoeing

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

Ask H&H: side clips on front shoes

Horse & Hound explains the benefits of using side clips on front shoes

Life-size "horseshoe" sculptures head to auction

Life-size equine sculptures made from discarded horseshoes will go under the hammer next month

Loophole in farriery law could cause welfare problems

Unqualified farriers could work in the UK due to a loophole in new legislation that allows individuals qualified in other EU countries to practise here, says farriers’ groups

John Hughes named Approved Training Farrier of the Year

John Hughes has been awarded Approved Training Farrier of the Year at a ceremony in London on Thursday, 28 February

Shetland Isles struggle without a farrier

Horse owners in Scotland are suffering from a shortage of farriers, with only 27 based within the Highlands and Islands, leaving them in a desperate situation

Students invited to farriery symposium at Stoneleigh

Farriery and veterinary students have been invited to attend a one-day symposium by the Worshipful Company of Farriers at the National Agricultural Centre

H&H Asks: what are PG horseshoes?

World Champion driver Di Hayes tells H&H about her horse's unusual footware