Bob Freeman
Professional Farrier
Providing horseshoeing and hoofcare
in Marin and Sonoma Counties, California
Professional Farrier
Providing horseshoeing and hoofcare
in Marin and Sonoma Counties, California
Good trimming of the
sole, frog and white
line interferes with
the growth of an-
aerobic bacteria
which cause thrush
and absesses. Proper
balancing and dressing
of the hoof wall
reduces the stress
which leads to hoof wall
avulsion (separation).
sole, frog and white
line interferes with
the growth of an-
aerobic bacteria
which cause thrush
and absesses. Proper
balancing and dressing
of the hoof wall
reduces the stress
which leads to hoof wall
avulsion (separation).
Precise nailing is only the
last step in excellent
horseshoeing. First the
correct hoof angle is
determined by examining
the sole plain, the pastern
angle and the leg
conformation. Next the
hoof is trimmed to the
ideal shape for that horse.
Then the shoe is selected
and shaped for the
individual horse on the basis
of his condition, gait and
the work he does
last step in excellent
horseshoeing. First the
correct hoof angle is
determined by examining
the sole plain, the pastern
angle and the leg
conformation. Next the
hoof is trimmed to the
ideal shape for that horse.
Then the shoe is selected
and shaped for the
individual horse on the basis
of his condition, gait and
the work he does
These baby foxes were attended their mother at night but, during the day they were quite comfortable hanging out with people and horses.