Keep a watchful eye on your horses feet.

• - Clean your horses feet out when entering and leaving the stall
• - Look for lost and sprung shoes and any foreign objects that may be lodged in the foot.

Maintain a good environment for your horses feet.

• - Avoid extremely wet or dry conditions.
• - Clean stalls regularly.
• - Keep arenas and pastures free from large rocks and abrasive footing.

Keep horses feet trimmed or shod on a regular basis.

• - Keep them on a 4 to 6 week schedule.
• - Horses feet are always growing out of balance.

Shoe horses with conformation problems or abnormal feet on a shorter schedule.

• - Horses with extreme flares and dishes, club feet, and under rung heels should be shod regularly to keep distortion in check.

Do not wait until your horse is lame before you help him.

• - Let your farrier know when your horse is sore.
• - You are better off treating the little problems before they become chronic.

Do what your farrier or veterinarian prescribes.

• - Do not take short cuts or cut corners.
• - In the long run it will save you time and money and it will save your horse a lot of pain.
• - If you do not know ask a professional.

Help your farrier do a better job.

• - Provide a clean and well lit space for your farrier to shoe your horse.
• - Be open to obtaining vet assistance.

Keeping your horse sound is a team effort. If everyone does their part your horse will be happy and healthier for it.