Just arrived in stock today. As an alternative (or in addition) to an anvil, the stall jack is relatively light and very portable. Farriers can easily carry the stall jack in between horses when shoeing at, for example barns or racing stables. The stall jack allows farriers to shape shoes - opening or closing …
The hoof: Inside and Out (part two)
Inside the hoof Some of the structures inside the hoof are less well known – with the exception of a few which can cause the most lameness problems – but are just as vital for the health of the hoof and therefore the horse. Taking up a large area in the hoof capsule are the …
The hoof: Inside and Out (part one)
The hoof: Inside and Out There should be no understating the importance of healthy hooves to the equine. We rely on these four relatively small but vital parts of the horse in order to be able to do just about anything with our beloved friends. The health and functionality of the four feet can mean …
Farrier Seminar New Zealand
Guest Post by Alistair Dalziel AWCF: On the 27th and 28th August 2012, David Hankin provided an awesome opportunity for a pre-service teacher. He invited farriers from the length of New Zealand to practice on how to deliver lessons which encourage higher order thinking. Alistair Dalziel - an Associate of The Worshipful Company of Farriers, …
Guest Post: Harness racing shoeing
Guest Post from Adam White : From an early age I always had a passion for shoeing, well horses in general. I worked in stables and had family involvement from day one, I was doomed to have some kind of career in harness racing. Dad was a jockey, mums family owned some very successful trotters & …
Horseshoe nails
Some of the most popular horseshoe nails in New Zealand are also the brand leaders in other western countries too. E-head nails (including E slim) are the most used. These are a multi-purpose nail and suit our horses and many of the shoes we use here in Godzone. The e head nail usually fits into …
Will using aluminium shoes improve my horses movement?
Q: I have been told to use aluminium shoes on my show hack, to improve her movement in the ring. is this a good idea, and what are the drawbacks? Pauline, Canterbury A: Hi Pauline. The best approach might be to give aluminium shoes a go on your hack – in between important shows to …
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Farrier seminar, farrier supplies and more
Considering it's still winter (but almost spring), there's been a huge amount of stuff going on at our place. Which probably explains why blogging has been a little light for the past couple of weeks. Our seminar for farriers is being put together and will be held on 27th & 28th August 2012 at our farrier …
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Shoes left long at the heel
Question: My farrier generally shoes my horses with the outside back of the shoe much wider than their actual feet. I am concerned that they may be able to stand on their shoes and pull them off. Should I ask him to fit the shoes more neatly to the hooves, or is there a reason …
Crack down on poor shoeing
Horse and Hound report: European vets and farriers have joined forces to crack-down on poor shoeing. The Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) and the European Federation of Farriers Associations (EFFA) will work together to promote properly trained farriers in the interests of horse welfare. The new partnership aims to encourage the highest standards …
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