SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Most days, Jefferson resident Steve Bartelds spends his time giving cows pedicures. He's a national leader in the obscure profession of hoof trimming, the president-elect of the ...

Thoroughbreds are born to run. But to satisfy this need for speed, the horse must have a strong foundation on which to gallop—we're talking about his hooves. South African farrier Robbie Miller, ASF, ...

Animal hygiene requires just as much care and upkeep as human hygiene. Their fur and hair need to be cut and trimmed, and their claws need to be filed down, just like our hair and nails require upkeep ...

In the world of ten-second viral videos and TikToks on 2x speed, I’m slowing down a bit more and watching several-minute-long epics online. My latest obsession? Nate the Hoof Guy, a bovine podiatrist ...

King Arthur’s Tools introduced Merlin® and Bors® to make hoof trimming a smoother and more economical experience. Merlin and Bors utilize chainsaw technology to present a breakthrough for the hoof ...

Pete Ramey is a skilled, full-time natural hoof care practitioner from Georgia, who converted from shoeing to natural hoof care in 1998. In this book, Pete describes the many horses, both shod and ...

The horse’s hoof is a fantastic piece of biological engineering, but it does face a number of challenges, especially when moisture is involved. Equine vet Ricky Farr MRCVS has some winter hoof care ...

Little Hooves Rescue in Rancho Santa Fe is dedicated to saving the lives of miniature ponies. The little rescue is making a big impact: Since its formation in March 2019, Little Hooves has rescued ...