Everyday Shoeing

David knows how to sail?

Got to a horse who torn a little piece out of the Right Front. Broke out the Vettec and plugged the hole

I can't find where, but a while back Smitty was asking for pictures of winter shoe set ups over here. I had just finished putting on winter shoes for the first cycle. The second cycle started yesterday.

Thanks for taking the time to post your pics Rick

What do I do differently? I use a different make of pad. Depending on how the horse is used, I may not use the toe studs, Rick, do you punch all your holes and are those back nails just rivets or full nails.? Is that center punch mark near the left toe stud just to tighten it a bit?

The back holes are drilled. The back nails are full nails, through the hoof. I used nails to rivet the pad to the shoe, then after I had a couple of nails in, I pulled the short nails and nailed through the fourth nail holes.
The center punch was to tighten up the fit, as you thought. You caught me eagle eye.

Regards

Yup I racked the shoe pretty bad. Oh well. Made them at home.

One from yesterday

Made from 1 x 5/16

I think that's a pretty nice job, Michael.

Smitty, nice clean shoe, as always. Did you use a bob punch for the clips because of the lack if "meat" available in 5/16, or just personal preference?

Regards

that's a cross pein clip

Looks like the trailers we use on some TWHs...NICE!

Any pics of those shoes Gary?

Did you make a pair David or just the one?

would it not be easier to say I made 5 sets last night

if I had too yes

i would make 1 shoe then when its in the fire make another