MACOMB, Ill. -- Listening to the hammering of blacksmithing tools and seeing horses waiting nearby, it may appear that an unusual Macomb school is more at home in the Wild West. But inside the walls ...

Blacksmithing is having a moment, with viral videos and easy-on-the-eyes farriers, who often like working with their shirts off. By Sarah Maslin Nir At the London premiere of the latest Marvel movie, ...

Horses have been central to human transportation and agriculture for centuries. These symbols of power and speed require hoof care and new shoes every four to six weeks to stay on the job. But why?

At 83 years old, George Goode describes every day as a “blessing” as he makes the two-hour commute to Sells to teach local Native Americans farrier education. It was 1972 when Goode started his ...

Should horses and similar animals wear horseshoes or go “barefoot?” It’s not a facetious question. Horse owners have strong opinions on both sides. Sometimes it’s hard to imagine that nature’s own way ...

For centuries, horseshoes have been seen as essential, but the question of whether all horses truly need them is more complicated than tradition suggests. From protection to comfort, there are many ...