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Are oxen shod?
No. Horses are.
Who shod horses and worked with metal?
A Blacksmith.
People who shod horses and worked with metal?
A Blacksmith.
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.
How many shoes do horses go through in a month?
Horses should be re-shod every 6-8 weeks. But if a shoe is lost or damaged then you should get it replaced ASAP.It also depends on whether just a pair of feet are shod or all four are. My opinion is avoid shoeing unless it is recommended by more than one vet or farrier. Shoe only if you need to.
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.
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
Why do horses have horses shoes?
Horses are shod for a number of reasons: to reduce wear on the hoof or terrain damage, to provide grip, and often to correct a defect in gait or to hold the foot in the correct position following injury.
