Farrier Tips

Farrier Tips

My View of Cracked Hooves

Quarter and heel cracks in the hoof, in most cases are the result of the medial-lateral imbalances of the hoof and limb. These cracks are coming from the perioplic ring down and can reach up to the lower edge of the hoof. Imbalance occurs due to poor limbs conformation, resulting weight horses cover hoof not evenly.
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Thinking About the Hinds

Some common problems of the hind limb involve the foot and fall in the realm of farriery. In this age of specialization, some of these problems are breed or discipline specific.One common issue is forging.
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Have a Plan When You Trim

Even when not shod, just about every horse will have its feet trimmed throughout the year. Developing an efficient trimming technique is essential. There are many ways to trim a foot.
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Using Hospital Plates

One of the problems when a basic flat hospital plate is added to an open-heeled shoe is the gaping space between the heels where packing can escape (see photo). If you expect the plate to be on for a short time, the easiest way to deal with this is t tape up the back of the foot with duct tape or Elasticon to keep the packing in. For longer-term use, other options may be explored.
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