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Horse Shoeing (Horseshoeing)
Horses hooves play a very important role in the soundness, conformation and way of going of the horse. Correct hoof management of both the shod and unshod horse require the specialsit skills of a qualified farrier.
Horses Hooves
The hooves of horses are are made up of:
- Hoof Wall
- Coronary Band
- Periople
- Short Pastern
- Pedal Bone
- Navicular Bone
- Sensitive Lamanae
- Digital Cushion
- Frog
- Sole
- White Line
- Heel
- Bars
- Tendons And Ligaments
Every part of the horses hoof is vulnerable, and the correct daily care of the hoof along with foot balance, and nutrition, will help to keep your horse sound and free from injury.
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Daily Care Of Hooves
Horses require daily hoof care in order to check them for stones, bruising or puncture wounds as well as infection and the integrity of the hoof wall and shoes.
Frequency And Reasons For Shoeing
Not all horses will require shoeing; factors such as the amount and type of work being done as well as the individuals own needs will all play a part, the frequency of shoeing and trimming will be down to the individual horses needs and can be anything from 4 to 6 weeks.
Farrier Qualifications
All Farriers have to undertake a four year apprenticeship with an Approved Training Farrier in which they learn all the skills required under expert tuition.
Farrier Equipment
The correct equipment is also required and tools such as Nail Clincher, Driving Hammer, Stand, Shoe Puller, Hoof Nipper, Hoof Rasp, Hoof Knife, Clinch Cutter, Nails, hoof tester, Hoof Pick and Apron are required as well as understanding what they do.
Types Of Shoes
There are many different shoes available to the horse, some will help to alleviate pain and some will help with the horses action and way of going,
these types of shoes are called remedial shoes. There are also lightweight shoes available for race horses and shoes with stud holes in for eventers and show jumpers. |
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