Q: Hi, I have a 4YO TB who has what my farrier calls “ski jump” front feet. He gets shod every 4-5 weeks and recently I asked him to take more toe off as they really just did not look right and he was always tripping over his own toes! This has lead to a …
Jim Blurton Farrier Tools
We supply farriers with some of the best tools available. The Jim Blurton farrier tools have a loyal following from an increasing number of farriers The great news is, we're increasing the range of Jim Blurton farrier tools that we stock for farriers here in New Zealand and those around the world who purchase from …
Two clips on the front of the horseshoes
Q: I have noticed that my friend's horse has one toe clip on his front shoes, but my farrier puts two clips on the front shoes of my horse. Is there a reason for the difference or is it just personal preference by the farrier? Rebekah, Bay of Plenty A: Hi Rebekah. It might be …
Will the feet on a rescue horse ever recover?
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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Over-reaching
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 …
Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery – sample chapter
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.
Gregory’s Textbook of Farriery
Great news, we have Gregory's Textbook of Farriery back in stock Read a snippet from the dissection chapter if you haven't already got the book: Gregory's Textbook of Farriery sample This book has fast become the must-have textbook for farriers, apprentices and anybody with an interest in hoof care. We can ship Gregory's Textbook of Farriery anywhere …
Naughty for the farrier
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 …
What tools do I need to remove a horseshoe?
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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A different angle for farrier training
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 …
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