DICKINSON, N.D. - Horseshoes, and the people who shod them, have gone hand-in-hand with the rise and fall of nations since time immemorial. Historical evidence of horseshoes and horse husbandry exists ...

Occupation: Self-employed, full-time farrier based in Effingham County. Salary: "I would say a good, full-time farrier should be grossing six figures, like $100,000." What he does: "I try to maximize ...

NORTH EAST ― The prospect of getting kicked or bitten might keep most people away. For Bill Spellman, it's all part of the job. Spellman, 40, has spent nearly 15 years as a farrier, trimming hooves ...

What's a farrier? Fair question. It's a person who fits horses with shoes. A popular job a century or so ago when every farm had horses as part of the daily operation, farriers have seen their numbers ...

Watch a satisfying horse hoof shoeing session performed by a skilled farrier, showcasing precision, balance, and expert care. This detailed process highlights the importance of proper shoeing for ...

A chestnut brown quarter horse with white markings leaned against Ernie Gaouette as he fitted snow shoes to the animal at Brigg’s Farm. The shoes, which have a bubble in the middle to pop out snow and ...

Sweat dripped from Sonny Pistilli’s nose and evaporated on the red-hot horseshoe he’d taken out of a burning forge. He’d been pounding steel with a mallet for two hours, his hands like anvils from a ...