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Donor gives Shoeing Stocks

Written by Equihab

on Saturday, 4th of September 2010

Thanks the generosity of a Maryland donor, Equihab is now the proud owner of nice, pre-owned horse shoeing stocks!

Stocks are a tool used to help some horses be trimmed and/or shod. The horse is led into the stocks. One at a time, each foot is lifted and gently tied into position. This would allow, [...]

Today was hoofcare day

Written by Equihab

on Monday, 21st of June 2010

Today the farrier came to Equihab’s farms to trim all the horses.

Here are all the horses in the program, all trimmed and photographed today…..

Hoof trimming for the horse owner : free videos

Written by Equihab

on Monday, 4th of January 2010

Dawn Willoughby, a local hoof trimmer and owner of the site 4SweetFeet, wanted to share her knowledge with others. Equihab was happy to help, and provided the camera and editng. Two Equihab volunteers put about 15 hours of work in. This is part of Equihab’s ongoing mission to provide education concerning horses & horse care.

The [...]

This $20 tip will bring in the bids for your horse at auction

Written by May Snyder

on Thursday, 24th of December 2009

Toes about twice as long as they should be

When selling a horse, details matter. Buyers are looking for clues on your horse’s value and any possible issues the horse may have. So when you present your horse for sale, it raises doubts when she is showing obvious signs of long-term hoof neglect. This is [...]

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