Can be defined as a way of going (motion of a horse).... ↪ Read more

Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. The highest recognition awarded by the W.C.F. A farrier must have achieved the A.W.C.F. at least one year prior to attempting the F.W.C.F. The candidate must submit a 2000-3000 word illustrated thesis 21 days before the examination. At the examination... ↪ Read more

A 220 yard (1/8 mile) unit of distance often used for horse race measurement.... ↪ Read more

Strong cord-like fibrous materials that bind and hold the bone in place.... ↪ Read more

(1.) In farriery: to cut a groove into the ground side of barstock before it is turned. This may be done to provide traction for the shoe and a seat for the nail heads. Fullering allows crease nail pullers to be used to remove nails one at the time. (2.) In blacksmithing: to spread metal by forcing... ↪ Read more

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A special horseshoe nail designed to provide temporary hard surface traction. Made by Mustad, Inc.... ↪ Read more

See: Horny Frog and Sensitive Frog.... ↪ Read more

A hoof trimming technique in which the heels are trimmed back to the widest point of the frog, then the toe is beveled in a manner akin to what would be done in preparation for a rockered toe horseshoe. The quarters are then rasped until they would no longer bear weight on a firm surface. This... ↪ Read more

(1.) Chapman: Features the support of the PIII via carefully applied frog pressure. Supporting the PIII in this way prevents further sinking of the bone and restores the circulation of blood which was compromised by the founder. This is often accomplished with a heart-bar shoe. Popularized by Burney... ↪ Read more

The standing position often assumed by horses during acute laminitis. The hind feet will be placed far forward of their usual position, and will bear an inordinate amount of weight. The fore hooves will be placed out in front of the animal, and may bear weight only at the heels.... ↪ Read more

Founder rings are horizontal ridges in the hoof wall that instead of running parallel to the coronet (as grass rings do) are farther apart from the coronet at the heels than the toe.... ↪ Read more