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 …
Save Edge Rasp
Our best selling hoof rasp is currently the Save Edge rasp Popular with farriers and trimmers, these 14" rasps are consistent in quality. Farriers comment that they are sharp and stay sharp longer than most other brands. On one side, the Save Edge rasp has coarse teeth which is used to remove more of the …
Stud holes in horseshoes
Q: I am looking for some advice about stud holes. My farrier has always put two stud holes in my horses’ shoes, fairly near the heel. But my friend’s farrier puts her stud holes much further around the shoe, about halfway up the sides. And a friend in the US tells me she puts three …
$#*! 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.
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 …
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