A large framework used to immobilize a horse and hold the hoof in position for shoeing. Shoeing stocks are commonly used for heavy draft horses, and sometimes for unmanageable smaller horses.... ↪ Read more

A stifled horse suffers from recurring, temporary immobilization of the hock due to the locking of the patella. This condition can be corrected through surgery.... ↪ Read more

A horseshoe designed to prevent the horse from bearing full weight on the shod foot. In older texts, the stifle shoe is called a patten shoe.... ↪ Read more

A light, sharp form of heel calk often used on the lateral side of hind race horseshoes.... ↪ Read more

An alloy of iron and carbon.The carbon in steel, usually between 0.2 and 2.0% allows it to be hardened and tempered. Modern steels often contain additional elements for other qualities as well.... ↪ Read more

The configuration of anatomical structures which allow the horse to remain in the standing position with extremely little muscular effort.... ↪ Read more

Brand of horseshoes from 1890 until around 1940.... ↪ Read more

A miniature anvil with a built-on stand. Used by platers to shape light horseshoes without setting down the hoof.... ↪ Read more

Adult male sexually mature, ungelded horse.... ↪ Read more

Male horse castrated after developing secondary sex characteristics.... ↪ Read more

Toe-first landing of a hind foot which causes it to stab into soft turf.... ↪ Read more

A horseshoe shaped so that the toe of the shoe does not follow the curve of the hoof but is instead made square, and usually fit with the toe of the hoof extending out over the shoe. Square toed shoes are usually used on hind hooves to center and speed up breakover, and/or to prevent damage to the... ↪ Read more