"Perfection is demanded in this job," says Dusty Kraus. After 25 years spent shoeing an average of 40 horses a week and watching his father and his uncle, both farriers, as he grew up, Dusty knows: "No foot, no horse." From Lipizzan to Thoroughbred, from trail riding to barrel racing, the demands on the horse must be considered, along with each animal's unique conformation. T-bars and pads, silicone filler and cushions, steel and forges (now propane instead of coal) -- these constitute vital... More »
