{"id":2123,"date":"2017-12-29T13:37:43","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T18:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.farrierproducts.com\/blog\/?p=2123"},"modified":"2018-01-10T11:13:30","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T16:13:30","slug":"basic-shoeing-shoes-for-traction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farrierproducts.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/basic-shoeing-shoes-for-traction\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Shoeing: Shoes For Traction"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tby Dave Farley, CF APF<\/em>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tMost equine breeds and disciplines require some degree of traction in order to perform. A horse’s ability to perform would be extremely limited if you took away all traction. The natural concavity of the sole and the hoof wall provide a certain degree of traction when barefoot.
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\n\tUnder domesticated conditions we normally apply horseshoes so we have to be prepared to provide adequate traction with the shoes. In the past, most traction devices had to be hand forged into a shoe. Advances in manufacturing technology have led to a number of ready made traction shoes and other simple methods to modify the factory shoe.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThe majority of horseshoes manufactured today are flat shoes. These shoes often have a crease from just in front of the toe nail to just behind the heel nail. For our purposes we’ll refer to these as plain shoes. Your challenge is to decide if you need more traction than this shoe provides. I’ll work through a selection of choices you might make to get the job done if you decide you need more.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThe simplest device might be the selection of a factory shoe that already has a crease through the toe area or around the entire surface of the shoe. These shoes are often referred to as rim shoes. A shoe creased through the toe or from heel to heel can be used on the front or hind to add traction. The photos below show a factory shoe creased through the toe and a plain factory shoe being creased on the job. The determination you can make is whether you require the extra traction provided by the crease often enough to warrant carrying the ready made rim shoes in your inventory. If there is only an occasional need a quick one heat modification with the creaser to your plain shoes is probably more cost effective for you.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tI have a modification that I use for horses that need medial-lateral traction. The in-line jar calk helps with quick turns but doesn’t hinder the forward motion like a block heel or heeled shoe might. I use this most often with the jumper that needs to have speed and traction in turns as well as the straight to perform best. Other disciplines that can be helped with this modification are the hunter, polo and cutting horses. This  is a one heat modification that only requires the hammer and anvil.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tA traction device that has been popular for years in Canada and Europe is the drive-in stud (calk). There are various brands and styles but generally the drive-in studs have a carbide center that give additional grip even on the hardest surfaces. They can be almost flat with the ground surface or you can select studs that are elevated above the ground surface. The photos show a typical application for my work.  I have used these on general purpose riding horses, hunters, jumpers and trail horses. I find they are a fairly easy device to apply (drill and drive) and are often reusable. Be sure to have an annealed face on your hammer to avoid chipping. The carbide will be harder than any hammer face you might have.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThe screw-in calks are most often seen on the hunter\/jumper circuit, particularly for the three day event horse and dressage. There are many different drive-in studs providing a wide range of traction possibilities. They should be used carefully as there are some very severe calks available. The taller calks might be used for very wet, muddy grass surfaces but on hard surfaces can create undesirable impact in the calk area. The photos show two common sizes of calks that I see used by my customers. I generally only drill and tap the shoes for the customer and let them decide when and what to use. One big advantage of the screw-in calk is that it is easy to put in and take out and therefore can be applied only for the length of time it is determined to be useful.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThese are some ideas for you to consider when evaluating the needs of the horse for the job he has to do.
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\n\tI am always cautious about applying traction devices that may not be necessary. Over the years I have seen a number of problems that are a result of too much traction- causing lameness that could have been avoided.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tStart with the least severe option and work your way up until you have reached the level that gets the job done for you but keeps your horses sound as well.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff1. Kerckhaert Standard – creased through toe.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff2. Kerckhaert SX-8 Clipped being creased through toe.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff3. Making in-line jar calk by turning
\n\t\t\t\t\tinside of heel at edge of anvil.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t4. In-line jar calk.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff5. In-line jar calk positioned on foot.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff6. Center punch your drive-in
\n\t\t\t\t\tor screw-in calk positions.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff7. Two common sizes of
\n\t\t\t\t\tdrive-in studs.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t8. Drilling is all that’s necessary
\n\t\t\t\t\tfor the drive-in calks. Most
\n\t\t\t\t\thave tapered shanks\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t9. When driving in studs with head,
\n\t\t\t\t\tbe sure not to bottom out, leave a
\n\t\t\t\t\tslight gap between shoe and
\n\t\t\t\t\tshoulder of stud.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t10. Use a steel hammer with
\n\t\t\t\t\t|an annealed face to avoid
\n\t\t\t\t\tinjury from chipping\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff11. Smaller studs driven flush used
\n\t\t\t\t\tin toe with slightly taller studs in heels.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t12. When drilling for screw-in calks
\n\t\t\t\t\tbe sure to countersink. This
\n\t\t\t\t\tmakes application much easier.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff13. Use appropriate tap for the screw-in
\n\t\t\t\t\tcalks you will be using.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff14. Screw-in calks should normally
\n\t\t\t\t\tnot be placed at end of heel. Slightly
\n\t\t\t\t\tmore forward than the studs in this
\n\t\t\t\t\tphoto would probably be preferable
\n\t\t\t\t\tin most cases.
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\ufeff\ufeff15. Two different size calks. Choice will usually
\n\t\t\t\t\tbe made based on surface conditions.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\n\tThis article is from The Natural Angle Volume 3, Issue 1 – written by Dave Farley, CF APF. For more Natural Angle articles and tips, click here<\/a>.<\/em>\n<\/p>\n

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\n\tDave Farley, CF APF<\/strong>
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\n\t\"Dave-Farley-4\"<\/a>Dave Farley, CF APF of Coshocton, Ohio has been shoeing horses for over 40 years. He has shod for a broad range of disciplines, including Western horses, Reining, Dressage, Hunters and Jumpers. His business today is focused on Hunters and Jumpers on the “A” circuit.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tThroughout his shoeing career he has participated in educational functions. For a number of years he has been doing shoeing clinics in the US and Canada, many sponsored by FPD but also as a guest speaker and clinician at events like the AFA Convention and the International Hoof Care Summit. In 2000 he received the Clinician of the Year Award from the AFA, in recognition of his contributions to the industry. In 2008 he was inducted into the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tDave is known for his willingness to share his knowledge and experience with farriers throughout the industry. His dedication is obvious to those who have heard him speak in the past. Dave is a founding member and Immediate Past President of the American Association of Professional Farriers. This is a national farriers association focused on continuing education for the trade.\n<\/p>\n

\n\tHe also partnered with Roy Bloom to form a video company called Hot Iron Productions. The goal of the company is to produce top quality video footage to help explain shoeing and forging concepts, including their latest issues, 12 Points of Reference – Balancing the Equine Hoof and Shoeing the Jumper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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