Stable Footing
Using traction devices such as screw-in studs or drive-in calks offer much-needed grip and protection, but farriers say use only when absolutely needed
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Shoeing Feedlot Horses
Four veteran shoers share what they’ve learned about this challenging type of work
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Modifying Keg Shoes
Tip Shoes Provide Traction, Make It Easier For Hooves To Shed Snow
Modification can even work with used shoes
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One Farrier's Approach to Shoeing Drafts
Cornell's Mike Wildenstein says it's vital to know how the horse is being used
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Synthetic Shoes Offer Advantages
Knowing the ins and outs of synthetic shoes can make them a good choice for some hoof cases
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Shoeing Reiners, Calf Ropers
Understanding how the foot and leg work together is essential before you shoe these performance horses
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Boot Up Your Shoeing Income
With a better design than in the past, slip-on horse boots are making a comeback
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Rely On Concave To Grab More Ground
So why has it taken North American farriers so long to grab onto concave, the most English of all shoes?
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Better Ways To Make Borium Stick
With winter weather setting in and paved surfaces getting slick, one farrier seeks advice on using Borium as a traction device.
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