Used is some European smithies to describe a farrier whose status within the trade is between that of an apprentice and a journeyman.... ↪ Read more

Intern Classification Farrier. An AFA recognition for student and novice farriers. The ICF examination is similar in format to the CF exam, but has longer time limits and no forge work. Sub-passing scores on the CF exam may be accepted as part of the ICF exam. The ICF level is not considered to be... ↪ Read more

An educated guess that seems to fit the available evidence. See also: Scientific process.... ↪ Read more

Increase in tissue volume resulting from the enlargement of existing cells.... ↪ Read more

Glassy or transparent. Particularly the substance which covers the ends of bone at a joint.... ↪ Read more

Horseshoeing with the aid of a forge. May involve fabricating the horseshoes from barstock and/or hot setting.... ↪ Read more

To briefly press a hot horseshoe against the bottom of a horse's hoof. This is traditionally done as an aid to leveling the hoof and shoe, and to burn clips into the hoof wall. Hot setting has also been recommended as a way to kill surface germs and to seal the perimeter of the sole. Aka: Hot... ↪ Read more

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Often, but not always, done when hot shoeing; holding a hot shoe against the prepared bottom of the hoof until it scorches it sufficiently to indicate high spots of horn which need to be removed to make the surface of the hoof level. This fitting can be done cold by close observation but requires... ↪ Read more

Any person who applies horseshoes to horses' hooves. This term does not imply any particular level of skill, and may refer to a very good farrier, an incompetent hack, or anyone in between.... ↪ Read more

(1) A device affixed to the equine hoof to protect it from wear and damage, provide support, and/or alter its traction characteristics. Most modern horseshoes are made of steel or aluminum and affixed with nails driven through the hoof horn, but there are some types which are made of other materials... ↪ Read more

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