We just took delivery of some Derek Gardner hammers. Wow, they’re just beautiful (in a practical sort of way). Made in the UK by multiple national farrier champion, Derek Gardner from Cumbria, each finished hammer is inspected by Derek before … Continue reading →
Nowadays, more and more people are looking to foods as medicine. Specifically, many types of foods are consumed for pain relief. For instance, cherries are consumed to relieve the pain of arthritis. Cherries have an ingredient in them that act as…
Q: I have my horse shod regularly – usually every five weeks – and his feet look perfectly normal to me. But he trips a lot, especially when being ridden in a paddock. Is this a physical/foot problem, or to … Continue reading →
When it came time to start working on the third volume in the Everyday Food cookbook library, the editors and I quickly agreed on what it should offer: …
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FIRST PROTESTANT CHURCH IN THE PHILIPPINES
Every time I go the Rizal Park to practice Tai Chi, I used to take the Light Train Transit and use to pass this simple but beautiful church. The structure was built at a corner street and from the view up the …
When I lived in Westport, Connecticut, one of my neighbors was the well-known potter and passionate cook and gardener, Frances Palmer. Several years ago, I visited Frances at …
Q Hi David. We are trying find a big, safe, suitable horse for my husband to learn to ride on – he is keen on taking up hunting. We have found a horse who seems great in all respects – … Continue reading →
I’m not going to follow my standard way of writing for this article, I’m just going to write it based on what I have to say. I was talking to another Factoidz writer on Facebook, and she said that even though she had only published five articles here, …
Last Thursday evening I was invited to attend the Nomad’s Way Charity Gala held at the New York Public Library in Manhattan. Nomad’s Way introduces the unique heritage …
farriersnotebook blogs: Phrases like “shoeing is abusive” or “horses are barefoot in the wild” can easily sway inexperienced horse owners to keep their unsound horses trimmed instead of reaping the benefits of shoeing. Anybody that is any good at anything … Continue reading →
Just As Successful Dressage Illustrates Synergy Between Horse and Rider,
Successful Dressage Hoofcare Illustrates Synergy Between Vet and Farrier
by Fran Jurga
Background: The Hoof Blog took a long look at the Euro “rock n roll” shoe th…
Anthony Lawrence blogs about the care of stud holes Perhaps nothing in the shoeing process causes as much frustration (for those who use them) as stud holes. A vital component of traction for sport horses, they can be very problematic … Continue reading →
In case you’re wondering what’s been going on around my farm, the answer is, actually, quite a bit! This winter, we’ve been spared a lot of heavy snowfall …
Wearing of high heels, tight and pointed shoes can lead to bone deformities. Pointed heel cause incorrect joint and tendon motion and exerts pressure on foot causing bunions. Bunions can be genetic, but majority of sufferers have the problem due to bad…
Q: I have just bought a four-year-old I hope will be my dressage star of the future, but he has two very different front feet. His left front is upright while the right has very low heels. I believe he … Continue reading →
Recently on Martha, we devoted an entire TV show to sensational sandwiches. We invited some wonderful chefs to share their special creations, including Chef Justin Smillie of Il …
This is a true story that has been known for a long time, though not many people are aware of it or the real implications concerning food safety and the politics behind this. How aspartame became a common ingredient in almost everything we eat and drin…
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Recognizing that animal welfare is the single-most important issue facing the equine industry today, the American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee has appointed the 12-member AQHA Animal Welfare Commission, which met Feb. 6-8 in Da…