Farrier Job Descriptions

Farriers make and fit shoes for horses. They use similar skills to blacksmiths but blacksmiths cannot shoe horses unless they are registered as farriers.
As a farrier you would:
· Make sure the horse's leg, foot and helmet, cut off any excess hoof growth and ensure that the horse is well balanced
· Choose the most appropriate type for the horse's shoe size, foot condition, type of activity and working conditions
· Making shoes by hand or machine
· FIT shoes either hot or cold
· Adjust the shape of the shoes, if necessary, using a hammer and anvil
· Work with equine veterinary surgeons and hospitals to provide corrective shoeing and surgical hardware.

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