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[from the Latin calx, the heel]: Any of several types of projection which may be forged on a horseshoe, welded or brazed onto a horseshoe, or inserted into a hole in the horseshoe. Calks are used to increase traction, alter movement, or adjust stance. a.k.a: Caulk; calkin.... ↪ Read more

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CAF II: Certified Apprentice Farrier, Level Two. Recognition awarded to graduate students and beginning professional farriers by the B.W.F.A. The CAF II examination includes keg shoeing two hooves to quality standards in 90 minutes, a written test covering elementary anatomy and hoof structures, and... ↪ Read more

Certified Apprentice Farrier, Level One. Recognition awarded to student and novice horseshoers by the B.W.F.A. The CAF I examination involves shoeing one pair of hooves with keg shoes in two hours.... ↪ Read more

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Refers to a horse's paternal parentage. For example: Discovery is by Display.... ↪ Read more

B.W.F.A.: Brotherhood of Working Farriers Association. U.S. based organization of horseshoers. Founded in 1989. Address: 14013 East Hwy. 136, LaFayette, GA 30728... ↪ Read more

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An ancient tool for trimming horse hooves. Essentially a long, sharp chisel which could be pushed with the farrier's shoulder. Rarely seen in the U.S. since the 1930s, the butteris is stil common in some parts of the world.... ↪ Read more

A membrane sac that holds synovial fluid to lubricate moving parts in horse's legs.Example: Navicular Bursa... ↪ Read more

A lump or bump in the hoof that protrudes from the normal angle.... ↪ Read more