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did you know?
NO TWO USED HORSESHOES WILL EVER BE THE SAME...
why is every shoe different?
Every horseshoe is different in shape, different in size and different in purpose.
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Just as people wear different shoes for hiking or dancing, different shoes for left and right feet, horses participating in different disciplines, or recovering from illness or injury, wear the shoes best suited to their feet and needs.
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Just like toenails, horses hooves grow continually. Every 4-6 weeks a Farrier trims back their hooves and replaces their shoes to ensure no injury occurs to the horse. During the 'shoeing' process, a Farrier will shape and fit a new horseshoe to each individual hoof.
This is why no two shoes will ever be the same!
If you look closely at some of our designs, you will see the story of the shoes and the horses that wore them!
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Any imperfections only add to their story...
Learn About the Shoes
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FRONT & HIND SHOES
The shoes to fit front hooves are more rounded than the more oval shaped hind shoes.
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CLIPS
The small triangular tab of metal sticking up from the shoe are called clips. They help to secure the shoe to the hoof, and take the strain from the nails.
STUD HOLES
Stud holes are drilled in to allow the rider to fit studs to aid traction. Studs are most commonly used for eventing, show jumping and higher-level dressage.
SHOE SIZE
The shoe size is stamped on the underside of the shoe. The smaller the size, the smaller the hoof.
ROLLED TOE
Rolled Toe shoes aid in the recovery from tendon or suspensory ligament injuries, corns & heel pain.
FROG BAR
Frog Bars can assist with realignment of the hoof pastern axis.
HEART BAR
These are often used to aid in recovery from laminitis or damage to the pedal bone.
EGG BAR
Egg Bars help to distribute weight more evenly over a larger area of hoof.
Ever wondered why some horseshoes are completely circular and not the traditional U shape? What about those horseshoes that have two big holes at the ends? What are they used for?
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Here you will find a brief overview of the different types of shoes that help each piece from The Farrier's Home collection tell a story...