Expert Farriery & Hoofcare Education

Quality hoofcare solutions and learning for horse owners and equestrian professionals

Expert Farriery & Hoofcare Education

Quality hoofcare solutions and learning for horse owners and equestrian professionals

Clive Rainger RSS BII LSHMC CNBBT CNBT CLS

Expertise in Hoof Care

Professional hoof care, farriery, and education with Clive - helping horse owners make informed decisions through better understanding of hoof health, biomechanics, and soundness.

At Hoof Mastery, we believe that healthy, functional hooves are the foundation of every horse’s movement, comfort, and performance.

With over 50 years of experience in farriery and hoof care, Clive brings together traditional craftsmanship and modern understanding to provide practical hoof care solutions tailored to each individual horse.

Traditional Skill. Modern Understanding

A registered UK farrier, qualified barefoot trimmer, and certified lameness specialist, Clive has worked with horses across a wide range of disciplines and hoof care challenges.

His expertise has taken him beyond the UK, shoeing and teaching across Europe, the Middle East, and the USA - sharing knowledge and practical skills with horse owners, hoof care professionals, and equine specialists worldwide.

Whether your horse requires shoeing, trimming, rehabilitation support, or specialist hoof guidance, our focus is always the same: improving hoof function to support long-term soundness and performance.

OUR CORE VALUES

Every Horse is An Individual

No two horses are the same. Every hoof care decision should be based on careful assessment of the horse's conformation, movement, biomechanics and individual needs - not a 'one-size-fits-all approach'.

Learning Never Stops

Every Horse is An Individual

Great hoof care is built on curiosity and continual improvement. We embrace lifelong learning, combining traditional farriery with scientific research and practical experience to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Knowledge Should Be Shared

Every Horse is An Individual

Knowledge Should Be Shared

We believe informed owners make better decisions for their horses. Through education, practical demonstrations and honest discussion, we're committed to making modern hoof care accessible and understandable for everyone.

Hoof Mastery Live: Modern Farriery in Practice

Understanding the horse before working on its feet:

Join us for a practical day designed to help horse owners and equine professionals better understand hoof health, biomechanics, soundness, and modern hoof care.

Clive will be joined by Dave Nicholls BEM, International Farriery Hall of Fame inductee and renowned laminitis specialist, and Bobby Craig, respected farrier and thermal imaging diagnostic expert.

Together, they will assess horses throughout the day, giving you the unique opportunity to hear three leading experts discuss each case and explain their approach.

Learn from Experts

Gain practical knowledge from three internationally respected hoof care professionals.

Live Horse Assessments

See real horses assessed and discover how experienced practitioners evaluate hoof balance, movement, soundness, and hoof care needs.

Build Your Confidence

Leave with a better understanding of modern, expert hoof care, empowering you to make informed decisions for your own horse.

Hoof Mastery

Expert Farriery & Hoofcare Education

Expert Farriery & Hoofcare Education