Maximizing the Slide of a Reining Horse
By Dave Farley There are a number of variables that affect the performance of the reining horse. Breeding, conformation, mental attitude, footing, rider’s skill level and shoeing all have an
Tips from the Pros — Western
Four Hit Hind Shoe
An efficient way to turn generic or front patterns into a nice squared hind pattern with a minimum of effort. Read the full article →
Shoeing the Roping Horse
By Michael Chance, CJF There are as many ways to shoe roping horses as there are horses. Each one is unique, with its own strengths and weaknesses. A sound horse
Bloom Forge Bob Punch
There are a lot of great pre-clipped options in the Kerckhaert program but developing the skills to clip, when and where you want a clip, is important. Read the full
Shoe Modifications
There are a lot of basic modifications that only take minutes to put into a shoe and can do a lot to provide support or make your horses more comfortable.
Rocker Toe Modifications
You may find that a rolled toe modification or shoes that already have some enhancement for breakover don’t provide enough improvement for the foot movement. Read the full article →
Extended Heel Modifications: Part One
Occasionally you may want to put some additional support on a hind shoe. The extended heel modification is a quick and easy way to do this. Read the full article
