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Two clips on the front of the horseshoes
Q: I have noticed that my friend’s horse has one toe clip on his front shoes, but my farrier puts two clips on the front shoes of my horse. Is there a reason for the difference or is it just … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Farrier Services
Tagged farrier advice, horseshoeing, side clips, toe clips
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Will the feet on a rescue horse ever recover?
Q: I have recently adopted a rescue horse that had been neglected quite badly. His feet and teeth were in a very bad way, and he is very underweight. I have wormed him and had my farrier and dentist out … Continue reading
Over-reaching
Q: My horse is a chronic over-reacher, and he quite often injures himself. I turn him out in bell boots, but these tend to rub. What can you suggest? Barbara, Rotorua A: Hi Barbara. Over-reaching can be a problem and … Continue reading
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Tagged farrier advice, farriery, interference injuries, over reaching
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Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery – sample chapter
Here’s another sample from Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery. This is from chapter 43, “Lameness” Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery chapter sample The book is available worldwide from www.farrier-shop.com This sample is reproduced with thanks to Chris Gregory. The contents are copyright.
Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery
Great news, we have Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery back in stock Read a snippet from the dissection chapter if you haven’t already got the book: Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery sample This book has fast become the must-have textbook for farriers, apprentices and … Continue reading
Naughty for the farrier
Q. My young mare is naughty with her back feet. I’ve had a number of farriers who all seem to come once then disappear into thin air when I call them for the second time. I’d like to find a … Continue reading
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Tagged farrier advice, horse and pony, naughty horses
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What tools do I need to remove a horseshoe?
Q: My horse doesn’t actually lose his shoes often, but he frequently twists them so they are partially away from his feet. When this happens, should I try and remove the whole shoe or wait for the farrier to come? … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Horseshoes and hoof boots
Tagged farrier advice, hoofcare, removing shoes
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A different angle for farrier training
I’ve been thinking about the training of apprentices and how the financials work (or don’t work). The cost to the apprentice is the investment of a number of years, usually on modest wages and some hard physical graft to get … Continue reading
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Tagged farrier apprenticeship, farrier finances, farrier training
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Horse is standing under himself
Q: Hi David. I have noticed that my horse is standing under himself with his front legs, very noticeably since I changed farrier about eight months ago. He also seems to stumble more. The main difference that I can see … Continue reading
Gibbins farrier chaps video
Here’s a Youtube video showing the manufacturing process for Gibbins farrier chaps. Uploaded by Stromsholm Gibbins farrier chaps are made in the UK and available at farrier-shop.com
