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Basic Tips for Borium

To begin with, not everything you may be calling by that name actually is Borium
March 1, 2012 | Posted in Education, Equipment
Borium is probably the best-known name among the hard-facing products that farriers add to horseshoes for added traction or to extend shoe life. It’s easy for the novice farrier to get a bit confused, so here are some of the basics regarding hard-facing products.
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Concave shoes are more frequently used by foreign farriers than horseshoers practicing in the United States. If you don’t use these shoes, what reasons deter you from using them?
July 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing
Concave shoes are more frequently used by foreign farriers than horseshoers practicing in the United States. If you don't use these shoes, what reasons deter you from using them?
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The Case for Concave

The ability of these shoes to add traction and coverage with less weight can add to the versatility of your shoeing
By Pat Tearney posted on July 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing
Concave horseshoes seem to be making inroads in the United States market, but there’s no doubt they have nowhere near the share of the market they have in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom.
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Shoeing for the Rodeo

Knowing what questions to ask can take a lot of the mystery out of preparing horses for competition
By Chris Gregory posted on May 1, 2011 | Posted in Shoeing
After wrapping up the latest rodeo season with the National Finals in Las Vegas, Nev., some farriers might have an interest in shoeing the horses in this popular all-American sport. However, like most disciplines, hoof care for rodeo horses often requires more than meets the eye.
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Hoof Wall is Pulling Away from Sole

March 1, 2010 | Posted in Education
My Thoroughbred was slightly lame for 3 weeks. He seemed fine out in the pasture, but was definitely sore when worked in the arena. I’m not sure if it was because he just had his shoes pulled or because the ground recently froze and his feet needed time to adjust without shoes.
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In Defense Of Shoes

The six winners of the Mustad’s scholarship essay contest describe why horses should be shod
November 1, 2008 | Posted in Shoeing

Shoeing allows farriers to provide five benefits to horses: protection, traction, correction, therapeutic and performance. Most horses today are used for performance and pleasure. The duties that owners ask of their horses are tough and can be physically hard on the animals. With special shoes, horses are able to perform amazing moves with less stress to the hoof and all structures supported by it.


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