A sandcrack which starts at the ground surface and splits upward.... ↪ Read more

Base or ground surface, part of hoof farthest from the coronary surface of the hoof at any given point.... ↪ Read more

A support structure found in the sole, starting at the heel and ending at the point of the frog.... ↪ Read more

Any horseshoe which is not interrupted by an opening between the heels. Various forms of bar shoe are used to increase support surface, apply pressure, prevent pressure, or stabilize the shoe.... ↪ Read more

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