Author Archives: Dan
Shoeing For Deviations of the Fetlock and Pastern of the Hind Equine Limb
by Michael Wildenstein, CJF, FWCF (hons) “Conformation of an owner’s horse can be a very sensitive subject.” – Ted S. Stashak In my experience that statement is very true and includes individual horse owners that I felt were open-minded. Study … Continue reading
Forging a Plain Stamped Shoe
By Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I provided us with an opportunity to get some good step by step shots of him forging a plain stamped shoe using 5/16”x3/4” flat stock. Notice that Roy, right-handed, works with his … Continue reading
Equipment Usage for Daily Applications
Articles in past issues of the Natural Angle have focused on techniques, tools and other methods of bringing more efficiency into the daily routine of shoeing horses. We’ve assembled some images of the more common daily applications for various abrasives … Continue reading
Managing White Line Disease
By Travis D. Burns, CJF, TE, EE, FWCF and Lauren Trager, DVM White line disease (WLD) is a pathology that has long frustrated farriers, veterinarians, owners, and other members of the equine profession. WLD is described as a progressive hoof … Continue reading
Tool Tips: Maintaining Your Hammer and Struck Tools
By Roy Bloom, CJF APF-I There are a lot of forging hammers in the market and just as many ideas as to how hard they should be. I have always held that the hammer hardness should not be more than … Continue reading
What Happens When Hoof Care is Neglected
In July of 2020, we had a horse come in the FootPro Shop that proved to be a good example of what can happen when hoof care is not done on a regular schedule. Dave Farley, CF APF-I came to … Continue reading
Shoeing for Form, Function and No Pressure
by Doug Workman, CJF This is a show Hunter that has just finished a long show season. He has come into my life for a little light training and to let mind, body and feet have a much needed break. … Continue reading
Venous Plexus Engagement with Frog Support Illustrated with CAD
By Austin Edens, CJF Shoeing with frog support has gained traction in the past few years with its primary benefit for caudal support of the hoof capsule. We have many tools at our disposal to combat caudal failure in the … Continue reading
Necessary Items for the Working Farrier’s Truck
by Sammy L. Williams, Mexico, MO I have shod horses professionally for over 55 years! I am primarily a Saddlebred farrier but have filled in with Morgans, Arabians, and various other breeds and disciplines in order to keep a full … Continue reading
Keep Your Belts Clean For Increased Efficiency and Longer Life
We have all heard the sayings “time is money” and “wasted time is wasted money.” The use of grinders to modify shoes and buffers to dress hooves not only improves time efficiency; it also reduces wear and tear on the … Continue reading