Farrier info, advice and insights
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 to him, but I am wondering about his long-term recovery. Will feet that have been …
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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 if he’s doing it in the paddock then that’s frustrating too. Hopefully, there’s a solution …
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 http://www.farrier-shop.com This sample is reproduced with thanks to Chris Gregory. The contents are copyright.
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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 farrier who is willing to teach her how to stand still so the shoeing is …
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? I am worried he might damage his foot from the poking-out nails. And if I …
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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 themselves to a reasonable ability and understanding to be safe to be let out under …
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 in the way he is being shod/trimmed is that the feet are being set back …
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
I expect all farriers have some clients who are more conscientious than others when it comes to presenting their horses for shoeing. It's usually quite easy for the client to turn up early to get the horse ready. Here in NZ, most horses live out all year around so the state of the paddocks depend on …
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