Brand of shoeing stocks from around 1865 to around 1930.... ↪ Read more

A condition which exists when the weight placed on each leg of the horse is distributed equally over the foot of that leg. A horse's foot is said to be in balance when viewed from the front or rear if the medial axis of the leg, pastern, and foot are in a straight line. The foot is said to be in... ↪ Read more

Multiple bone fractures in a small area.... ↪ Read more

A conventional horseshoe applied with the heels of the shoe at the toe of the hoof. This usually requires that extra nail holes be made. The backwards shoe acts as a rockered toe eggbar shoe. a.k.a: Reverse shoe; open toe egg bar; Napoleon shoe.... ↪ Read more

The removal of horn from the hoof wall on the dorsal surface of the toe. Sometime necessary to balance the hoof.... ↪ Read more

Using a pritchel to open or enlarge nail holes, done from the hoof surface of a shoe.... ↪ Read more

The central line of the body or any of its parts, on or close to the line about which the structure would rotate.... ↪ Read more

Associate of the Worshipful Company of Farriers. A recognition of advanced skill and knowledge awarded by the W.C.F.. Applicants must have achieved the D.W.C.F. at least two years prior. The two day A.W.C.F. examination includes three essay questions, to be answered fully and with color... ↪ Read more

Arteriovenous anastomoses. Special blood vessels which act as bypass valves, diverting blood away from the tiny capillaries which nourish the laminae. Opening the A.V.A.s reduces blood flow resistance, thereby increasing the flow rate. This is thought to be a mechanism for preventing frostbite in... ↪ Read more

[from the Greek atrophia, not to nourish]: Shrinking or degeneration of tissues. Usually results from disuse or disease.... ↪ Read more

A propane forge that requires no blower. Perfected by Donald Jones of NC Tool in 1982. This was the first gas forge in which good welds could consistently be made.... ↪ Read more

See A.F.C.L..... ↪ Read more