In this episode of StallSide, we sit down with Travis Burns, MSc, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF, Associate Professor of Practice and Hospital Administrator at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. A renowned farrier, educator, and researcher, Travis shares his expertise on the science behind hoof care and the critical relationship between farriers and veterinarians. The conversation explores hoof biomechanics, therapeutic farriery, laminitis, and the latest approaches to managing hoof cracks and promoting soundness. Travis discusses how advances in research and clinical experience are shaping modern farriery and how collaboration across disciplines can improve outcomes for equine patients. From the forge to the veterinary hospital, this episode highlights the skill, science, and dedication required to keep horses healthy from the ground up.