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Who shod horses and worked with metal?
A Blacksmith.
Are oxen shod?
No. Horses are.
Where do horses go to get shod?
the farrier
Horse shoeshoes must be replaced every. how many times?
Depending on the work of the horse, a horse should be shod about every 2 months. Every 6 weeks if the horse is worked more. Some race horses are shod new for every race.
How many horses can be fitted with new shoes if a blacksmith has 69 horseshoes?
Well, if the horses are only shod on the front, or only on the back, 34 horses. But if they are full shod, 17. and one horseshoe would be left.
What shod an equine?
Usually a farrier. This is a person who is trained to shoe horses. They have to be taught to do this a certain way as not to hurt the horses feet.
What horses dont need to be shod?
Horses only need to be shod if there is a serious problem with they're feet. (large cracks; laminitis; .etc) But if you choose to leave your horse bare foot I would suggest looking at this site... http://healthyhooves.ca/ Mfire
What type of craftsman shod horses and forged tools farm implements and wagon parts?
A Blacksmith
What did a colonial farrier do?
Farriers are workers who specialize in shoeing horses.
Is it dangerous to have horses in a pasture with back shoes on?
No, provided your horse isn't prone to kicking other horses it may be pastured with. A shod hoof can do more damage than a bare one to another horse. Otherwise there should be no reason you cannot pasture a horse that is shod on the back feet.
Why were the calvary horses shod?
Calvary horses were shod due to it being mostly tradition. Some horses when ridden under saddle would wear down their hooves too quickly and wind up sore or even lame. So people began shoeing horses a long time ago, around or just before the medieval times when they used iron for the shoes and nails. Though there were other horse'boots' in use by the Romans long before that and were made out of leather and strapped onto the hoof like a sandal.
How long should you wait to ride your horse after being shod?
Some horses will be sore after being shod. Others may become sore within 24 hrs. These horses should be rested at least a day before riding. A sore horse should never be ridden. Some horses will not become sore and can be ridden immediately. you don't have to wait, you can ride right after
