Somebody should tell this farrier fella that using a rasp like that when burning on is dangerous and there's a possibility the rasp could slip and he will burn himself. It happened to me once. At least.
Farrier photo – clenching up again
This was taken during my farriery apprenticeship on the Isle of Wight. Probably about 1993. Back in the olden days when I clenched up and clenched up then clenched up.
Stud hole maintenance tips
Anthony Lawrence blogs about the care of stud holes Perhaps nothing in the shoeing process causes as much frustration (for those who use them) as stud holes. A vital component of traction for sport horses, they can be very problematic for competitors to deal with... and usually at the worst possible time, when you get …
Burning on farrier photo
Photo by Antonia Steeg
Farrier photo
This is a O'Dwyer Damascus portable farrier forge Photo was taken somewhere near Ohoka, Canterbury NZ
Hoof trimming photo
Hoof trimming photo The Friday photo this week - trimming in the paddock. I always preferred the 12" nippers, probably because that's what I grew up using. They're easier to use and less handle to stick into the horse! I understand most farriers prefer 14 or 15" nippers but I don't know why.... Photo courtesy …
$#*! my boss said – number three
Some of the stuff my old boss would come out with when I was training to be a farrier might not fit into the politically correct category nowadays. I wonder if he's still using the same sayings. Number three: "I only make a hundred quid a week" Yes boss, after you've paid for the upkeep …
$#*! my boss said – number two
Some of the stuff my old boss would come out with when I was training to be a farrier might not fit into the politically correct category nowadays. I wonder if he's still using the same sayings. Number two: "Coca-Cola was sent from the devil to test you" That was something a 20 year old …
$#*! my boss said – number one
Some of the stuff my old boss would come out with when I was training to be a farrier might not fit into the politically correct category nowadays. I wonder if he's still using the same sayings. Number one: "Do it like I showed you" It has to be the first on the list due …
$#*! my boss said
Some of the stuff my old boss would come out with when I was training to be a farrier might not fit into the politically correct category nowadays. I wonder if he's still using the same sayings. I'll post some of those that have stuck in my mind in an ongoing series.
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