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Hoof-Care Email Q&A: What techniques do you use to get the most horses out of a rasp?

September 1, 2015 | Posted in Equipment

A: To get more horses out of my rasps, I stage them. The newest is used just for trimming. Once it dulls, it’s used for dressing. The next level of dull it gets used to dress a shoe in place or at the anvil.

Trim, Shape, Measure The Foot

May 5, 2014 | Posted in Shoeing

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.

2014 Cornell Farrier Conference: Day 1

December 20, 2013 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Education, Forging

Roy Bloom and Dave Farley lead off the Cornell Farrier Conference with presentations on sport horses, tool use and shoe shaping.

A Room to Roam

Farrier Rich Cleland was aiming for a portable workshop when he put the pieces together for his perfect rig

By Ron Perszewski posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Business Practices, Equipment

Words such as "sharp", "sporty" and even "pretty" accurately describe Rich Cleland's shoeing rig, but they don't do justice to how functional and comfortable it is.

Shoeing for a Living

Farriery Farm Aid

Nebraska's Gregg Kremer started shoeing to try and save the family homestead

By Pat Tearney posted on May 1, 2006 | Posted in Disciplines & Breeds, Shoeing

A few years back, Gregg Kremer was right in the middle of an unfortunate continuing economic story — and he wasn't enjoying it much.

How To

Try These Concave Shoe-Fitting Tips

April 1, 2003 | Posted in Forging

During the recent American Farrier's Association convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, Billy Crothers from Wales outlined a dozen valuable ideas to help you more effectively fit shoes.

Back to the Basics

Rocker Toes Ease Breakover and Maintain Support

This modification may also add life to your shoes

By Chris Gregory posted on September 1, 2002 | Posted in Shoeing

Rocker toes are an excellent way to change the breakover of the foot. With a rocker toe, you can move the breakover back while still supporting the dorsal hoof wall. This is one advantage that a rocker toe has over a square toe.

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Hoof-Care Email Q&A: What techniques do you use to get the most horses out of a rasp?

Trim, Shape, Measure The Foot

2014 Cornell Farrier Conference: Day 1

A Room to Roam

Farriery Farm Aid

Try These Concave Shoe-Fitting Tips

Rocker Toes Ease Breakover and Maintain Support

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