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Close-up of a horse's hoof on a beige surface, showing Quarter Crack in Horses and texture in shades of brown and black. The setting is neutral, with no text.

Close-up of a horse's hoof on a beige surface, showing Quarter Crack in Horses and texture in shades of brown and black. The setting is neutral, with no text.

Quarter Cracks in Horses: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention

Learn the cause, treatment and prevention of quarter cracks

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10 min read

Close-up of a horse's hoof on a concrete floor. Blurred background shows people in jeans, one in a red plaid shirt, crouching.

Close-up of a horse's hoof on a concrete floor. Blurred background shows people in jeans, one in a red plaid shirt, crouching.

Why we shoe horses, and how to determine whether your horse needs them or not

Protection - The Beginning of Horseshoeing When we domesticated horses some 5000 years ago, we removed them from their “natural” state,...

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Three horseshoes: a gray steel one on the left, a silver in the middle, and a black rubber one with text on the right, on a white background.

Three horseshoes: a gray steel one on the left, a silver in the middle, and a black rubber one with text on the right, on a white background.

Horseshoes: The Egg Bar

Anatomy of an Egg Bar A “Bar Shoe” is any shoe that connects at the heels, leaving no opening in the back of the hoof. An “egg bar” is a...

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3 min read

Horseshoes - the heart bar

Horseshoes - the heart bar

Horseshoes: The Heart Bar

Anatomy of a Heart Bar A “Bar Shoe” is any shoe that connects at the heels, leaving no opening in the back of the hoof. A “heart bar” is...

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2 min read

Four metal horseshoes in various designs are aligned in a row against a white background. Each shows unique cuts and curves.

Four metal horseshoes in various designs are aligned in a row against a white background. Each shows unique cuts and curves.

Bar Shoes: Common Designs and Uses

What Are Bar Shoes Bar shoes differ from traditional open-heeled horseshoes in that they incorporate a closed structure at the back,...

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3 min read

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Horseshoes: Understanding Traction

Defining the word “Traction” "Traction" in horseshoes refers to the grip a horseshoe provides to a horse on various surfaces, helping the...

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5 min read

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