PUTTING THEIR BEST H O OV E S F O R WA R D Pleasant Acres Horseshoeing Helps With Horse Hoof Issues
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The right shoe can help make working easy on the feet for humans. The same applies to the horses on whom humans rely for transportation or sport. Unlike a human, horses can’t buy their shoes from a store; their owners rely on the services provided by a farrier, such as Pleasant Acres Horseshoeing, operated by Emery Miller. Miller says he’s always been interested in horseshoeing, even watching his uncle as a young boy. It wasn’t until he needed shoes quickly for the colts he was training that he decided to develop his interest into a business. He started shoeing horses for the public eight years ago, and doing his own farrier work four years before that. Proper shoeing and hoof care are important in keeping a horse sound. Proper shoes can correct problems in conformation and ensure that a horse is able to perform tasks without harm. “The Amish buggy horse is one of the most important to keep sound,” Miller says. “Families rely on these for transportation.” The rhythmic pounding of horse hoof on pavement can cause lameness and other mobility issues if the horse is not properly shod. While wild horses do not need to be
