Jim Ferrie ranks among the world’s best possible sources for advice about bar shoes. He’s earned his way into the International Horseshoeing Hall Of Fame during his more than 30 years as a farrier, and he specializes in therapeutic shoeing while working in Newmilns, Ayrshire, Scotland.

FINDING A SUCCESSFUL way to treat club feet, as well as high-low syndrome, in your clients’ horses can be a never-ending adventure.

Despite the recognized importance and frequent discussion of hoof size, shape and balance, few techniques have been well described to measure and describe the hoof capsule.

 1. Someone is talking about diamonds, and you assume they mean nippers and not stones.