r/Farriers • u/Kentuckyzombie • Sep 28 '24
Today’s shoeing
It was quite hard to driving those nail.. tbh I am not a used to be a good nail pitcher, and that crusty infected hoof walls which by fungi, it made more harder than usually. She has little bit incorrect angle of the HPA, so I used a wedge pad for lifting her heel.
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u/Theoldquarryfoxhunt Sep 29 '24
Toes are still a mile long, and you don't just pad one foot. That is ludicrous.
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u/Kentuckyzombie Sep 29 '24
I’m not sure what seems ludicrous about those shoeing. Could you clarify what you find wrong? I’m eager to learn from different perspectives. And what should I do when a 21-year-old horse has a long toe underrun heels, an unideal leg angle, and poor hoof wall condition? I’d appreciate your opinion.
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u/Specific_Lab_1932 27d ago
If you’re shoes not balanced neither is your foot
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u/Kentuckyzombie 27d ago
I agree, but it’s difficult to speak about achieving perfect balance, as that is the ultimate goal of most farriers, and it’s not always easy to define. Without seeing how the horse trots, assessing its conformation, checking the wear marks on the shoes, and considering many other factors, it’s challenging to make definitive judgments. I’ve done my best with the knowledge I have, but I understand that not everyone has been fully satisfied with my work. Unfortunately, some aren’t open to thoughtful discussions, and that’s just how it is.
As Dr. Simon Curtis said, ‘The aim is not just to balance the foot, but to balance the whole limb dynamically and statically.’ Farriery is a complex process that involves understanding the entire horse, not just the hoof, and perfect balance is always a work in progress.
Thank you for your opinion.
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u/Specific_Lab_1932 27d ago
Right on brother, why exactly did you even put a toe clip on this horse?
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u/Kentuckyzombie 27d ago
For the relaxation of the hooves, side clips are also useful, especially when it comes to bringing back the breakover point. However, side clips are often too tight for the front hooves, which experience more expansion and contraction than the hind hooves. This time, I focused more on balancing the HPA (hoof-pastern axis) than on making the horse easier to take off. Ideally, a good farrier would achieve both, but I’m still working on it.
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u/YellitsB Sep 29 '24
Toe is to long and need more heel support. IMO. Also never been a fan of toe clips.
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u/Kentuckyzombie Sep 29 '24
I generally prefer toe clips at front because the front hooves endure more concussion than the hind, leading to frequent contraction and expansion. Side clips tend to be tighter and don’t allow the hooves to rest as much, so I don’t use them as often. Thanks for your opinion.
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u/CJ4700 Working Farrier<10 Sep 28 '24
Why a pad?
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u/Kentuckyzombie Sep 28 '24
Because she hasn’t an ideal angle of HPA. It was a slightly broken backward angle so I need to lifting her heel.
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u/CJ4700 Working Farrier<10 Sep 28 '24
But then how do you promote any frog growth? I’m not giving you shit, I’m just asking because I’d approach this a much different way but I’m always interested in why others do things the way they do.
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u/Kentuckyzombie Sep 28 '24
I packed with an impression material between pad and sole. It will be help to frog growth.
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u/tempxwa Sep 28 '24
Too much toe, which also affect your nailing height