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.
How to sharpen a hoof knife
How to sharpen a hoof knife using the Paul Mitchell diamond hoof knife. Here's a short video I shot today. I enjoy making videos and it's something I hope to improve on 🙂 The Paul Mitchell diamond hoof knife sharpener is available from http://www.farrier-shop.com
How high should the farrier put the nails?
Q: Hi David. My friend's farrier says that nails should always be put in 'as high as possible', but my farrier says this is completely incorrect. What is your view on this? Nellie, Manawatu Answer: Thanks for your question. “As high as necessary” might be a better approach. That is, only as high as necessary …
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Farrier hammer
The first farrier hammer I ever used to nail a shoe on was a 10oz Diamond nailing on hammer. My first visit to Hereford School of Farriery, everybody in the group - 16S -was given a full set of tools from the WCF (Worshipful Company of Farriers) and I'm pretty sure this is where my …
Another reason why hot shoeing is better
There's regular discussion about the pros and cons of hot shoeing over cold. One of the things I enjoyed about hot shoeing was the smell. After a busy day shoeing, my clothes had that distinctive pong, particularly if I'd been working in a stable or in a closed environment. Less airflow really helped the odour …
Laminitis
Q: My pony has come down with a bad case of laminitis for the first time and the farrier has asked me to get some xrays of the feet before he trims her. Is it usual for farriers to ask for xrays and can you tell me what use they will be to him? I …
Andrew Nicholson (Friday photo)
Kevin Bacon's hoofcare range is endorsed by Andrew Nicholson. For the Friday photo this week, here's an image of Andrew competing at Badminton in 2010 on Avebury. Visit the Kevin Bacon's NZ website for more info about this great range of hoofcare products.
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