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More On Hot Shaping Shoes

In the Email Q&A section of the May/June issue, we asked farriers to provide the steps for hot shaping a shoe. We couldn't include all the responses in the issue, but here is some additional advice from our readers.
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Trim, Shape, Measure The Foot

It all depends on your perspective of the question. If you are referring to the shoe selection and shaping of the shoe hot vs. cold then my advice would be to trim, shape and measure the foot before going to the anvil.
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Develop A Hot Shaping Fitting System

When it comes to hot shaping and fitting, the shoe you pick will directly influence the success of your results. You have to remember there are two parameters that should fit before nailing on a shoe.
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It’s More Than Just Tacking Back On A Shoe

Being the official show farrier requires solid skills, ability to operate under pressure and thick skin
Being the official farrier at a horse show appears straightforward. A horse loses a shoe in the ring or on the course. Someone gives it to the farrier during a timeout or after the class. The horseshoer nails it back on during or after the event if there is enough foot. If there isn't, the farrier won't. The horse walks off. That's all there is to it.
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