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Would you ride a horse shod by yesterday’s knowledge, or today’s science?
When choosing a farrier for your horse, the question of qualifications often comes up.

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Aug 224 min read
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Step Ahead: Why a Six-Week Shoeing Cycle is Best for Your Horse's Health and Performance.
The maintenance of a horse's hooves is not just a matter of aesthetics or routine care; it's a cornerstone of equine health and performance.

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Jul 273 min read
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Bridging the Gap: A Comprehensive Guide for Farriers and Horse Owners on Collaborating with Veterinarians for Hoof Radiographs
Radiographs, commonly known as X-rays, are indispensable tools in equine hoof care.

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Jul 193 min read
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Hold Still: The Hidden Dangers of Poor Farrier Manners—and How to Fix Them
When a 1,200-pound animal decides to jerk a leg, strike, or rear while under a farrier's care, it's not just inconvenient—it can be lethal.

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Jun 13 min read
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Hoof Nutrition: Feeding for Strong, Healthy Hooves
The health of a horse’s hooves is a direct reflection of the horse’s overall nutrition.

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Feb 165 min read
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Is Your Farrier a Horseman or a Drug Dealer? Why It Matters.
A farrier should be much more than someone who fits shoes to hooves. They should be a horseman—a professional…

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Feb 92 min read
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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.

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Dec 1, 20245 min read
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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…

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Nov 16, 20244 min read
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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.

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Sep 21, 20243 min read
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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...

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Mar 10, 20242 min read
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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...

Rocking Speer Ranch, LLP Farrier Services
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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