modern farriery

Modern farriery involves the skilled care and maintenance of a horse’s hooves using specialized tools, techniques, and materials. Farriers trim and balance hooves to promote healthy movement and prevent problems, often fitting shoes to protect or support them. Advances like improved diagnostics, specialized shoe designs, and use of high-quality materials enhance hoof health and performance. Farriery integrates anatomy, biomechanics, and horse management, ensuring the horse's well-being and soundness. It is a precise craft requiring expertise to adapt care to each horse's needs, whether for work, sport, or leisure.