|
|
|
MEMBERS: you have not been authenticated, log in at the top of the page. Tired of Logging-In? As you log-in edit your profile so the site remembers you!
Hoof Trimming and Foot Balance in Horses and Equines
by Scott Simpson
Ed's note: the illustrations have been added by the editor for help with the explanations in the text.
Introduction
Trimming and preparing the feet for shoes is one of the most difficult procedures in learning to shoe. It is a very complex subject to understand due to all the variables which are involved. You often see varied hoof conformations and moisture contents of the foot structures. Feet which have been mismanaged by neglect or accidental breaking also may present problems for the novice horseshoer. We will look into some of these variables later in this chapter.
~Word Count: 4086 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: March 27, 2008;
How to Access this Article and Much More!
You have just read the introduction to one of our nearly 800 articles on horse care, diseases, and training. It includes a description of the contents of the unabridged version. As a guest you can access this article two different ways, either purchase the article or become a member and take advantage of all the benefits Horseadvice.com has to offer:
ARTICLE PURCHASE: for $7.00 USD you get instant access to the unabridged article. We guarantee your satisfaction or we will refund the purchase price:
JOIN HORSEADVICE: get instant access to this article and all we have to offer! Joining gives you 3 months access and the membership is renewed at this discounted rate. Review us for 7 days and if you are not satisfied, we will gladly refund your money and you may easily cancel at anytime.
Check out our Membership Drive Discount below but hurry this is only for a limited time and joining will never be cheaper! To get your discount on a Full Service or Full Access Membership use the following coupon code during check out:
Coupon code: MEMDRV
We use 128 bit SSL encryption, so your order is completely secure.
|
Your assurance of excellent customer service.
|
So that you know your online experience is safe.
|
Join Us at Horseadvice.com:
-
If you want accurate up-to-date information, 24 hours a day, reviewed by an equine veterinarian and horseman.
-
If you are tired of searching long lists of fluffy material that don‘t answer your questions.
-
If you want to discuss it now, with a experienced qualified expert and get input from over 3000 experienced horsemen.
|
Discussions on Trimming and Preparing the Feet for Shoes
|
Subtopics |
Posts |
Updated |
 | Farrier wants to shoe | 1 | 11 | May 11, 08 |
| Trim with electric grinder? | 1 | 21 | Feb 4, 08 |
| How long should it take to shoe a horse? | 1 | 6 | Aug 4, 07 |
| Do hoof flares indicate anything special? | 1 | 5 | Jul 29, 07 |
| Pigeon toed 2 year old | 1 | 13 | Nov 17, 06 |
| Hollow Hoof? | 1 | 6 | Jun 7, 06 |
| GAP BETUEEN HOOF AND WALL | 1 | 3 | Aug 24, 04 |
| Stabbing with the toes | 1 | 2 | May 9, 04 |
| Hoof problem | 1 | 2 | Feb 29, 04 |
| Bulging quarters | 1 | 8 | Apr 18, 04 |
| Trimming frog and sole. | 1 | 4 | Feb 26, 03 |
| Shoeing Back feet in 2 YO | 1 | 5 | Nov 25, 02 |
| Where is a horse's natural breakover point | 1 | 3 | May 15, 01 |
| Sore following trimming | 1 | 15 | Oct 5, 06 |
| Start a New Discussion
|
|
|
|
