Farriery

In most of the countries where we provide training, many owners do not have their horses' feet attended to regularly. Some are only shod two or three times a year by local farriers who adopt traditional shoeing methods. On such occasions, self-taught farriers use wide bladed knives and hammers to crudely trim excess foot growth before fitting poorly-made shoes.

 

During our training courses, it is not uncommon to find severe bruising on the soles of feet and infected corns caused by shoes that have been left on for long periods. Split, cracked or broken hoof walls and injuries caused by ill-fitting shoes are also evident. Additional problems are caused by the inappropriate materials used to make shoes, such as reinforced steel and used car tyre rubber.

 

Training solution

 

World Horse Welfare's UK registered farriery instructors teach students to assess, approach and handle horses correctly. They are also taught to trim feet and fit shoes proficiently. Upon completion of the course, our students are competent in recognising and correcting limb deformities and foot problems. They are also taught to communicate effectively with owners, which is an essential element of the training.

 

Fully-equipped with necessary tools and knowledge, our trained farriers will use their skills  to shoe horses confidently within their communities.

 

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