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Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Dec 1, 20245 min read
The Hind Square Toe Horseshoe: Design, History, and Application
The hind square toe horseshoe is assists in improving a horse’s performance and biomechanics, specifically targeting the hind limb.
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Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Nov 16, 20244 min read
The Toe Clip Horseshoe: Design, History, and Application
The inclusion of a toe clip, a small triangular projection at the front of the shoe, helps anchor the shoe to the hoof…
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Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Sep 21, 20243 min read
Case Study: Sugar – Management and Outcome of Severe Laminitis
Sugar was found to be in a critical state, with a body condition score of 2, indicating severe emaciation and chronic laminitis.
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Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Mar 10, 20242 min read
Understanding and Addressing Thrush in Equine Hoof-Care Written by: Joshua J. Speer M.Agr, AF
Thrush, a common affliction in equine hoof-care; arises from less-than-ideal environmental conditions and poor hoof hygiene, presenting...
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Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Feb 29, 20242 min read
Ensuring Optimal Hoof Care: The Methodical Farrier Approach Written by: Joshua J. Speer M.Agr, AF
When a new horse arrives on the mat with the directive to "just shoe it," it is often accompanied by the assumption that there are no...
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