HOOFCARE starts at the beginning of the horse’s life, from when a foal is only two or three weeks old, really. It is essential to give the potential racehorse or competition horse the best possible start in life and looking after its feet from a very young age is the best way of preventing hoof problems developing as the horse grows.

A foal should be assessed by a farrier at around two or three weeks old for their conformation. If there are any issues then the earlier you start working on them, the better results you will get. A farrier can do plenty to correct problems in a young foal from basic remedial work to hoof extensions.