The steel horseshoe, which has been used for centuries, has been reinvented by an Austrian company. The new shoes, which are called Megasus Horserunners, are shock absorbing, made from plastic ...

If your spring plans include a return to a more intensive riding routine, make sure your horse’s hooves are ready.

This story appears in the May 2019 issue of National Geographic magazine. When it comes to horseshoes, one size—or shape—hardly fits all. There are thousands of styles worldwide, and Arvin ...