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A horse shoe is a 'U'-shaped metal strip that a farrier fits to the feet of horses to protect their hooves.

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What is a horses clench?

Once a horses shoe is nailed on, the extra length of nail is cut and a special tool is used to fold over the extra to keep the shoe on tight. This is called the clench.


Who shoe the horses?

Farriers shoe horsed.


Does a smith re-shoe horses?

blacksmiths and farriers re-shoe horses the difference are: blacksmith-works with all metal farrier-only tends to horses feet


What is the name of the tool used to file the horses hoof down after removing the metal shoe?

It's called a 'rasp'.


How many horses can a farrier shoe in a day?

The number of horses a farrier can shoe in a day varies depending on factors such as the experience and efficiency of the farrier, the temperament of the horses, and the complexity of the shoeing required. On average, a skilled farrier can shoe between 6-10 horses in a day.


Who put shoes on horses?

well, the one who makes the shoes is called a blacksmith. a farrier puts the shoes on the horse.


How do you unlock new horses in petz horse shoe ranch?

You have to bred two of your horses and it unlocks them for you.


What us difference between a horses front shoe and a back shoe?

One is in the front and one is in the back.


How do you get a horses shoe size?

you dont get it's shoe size, you get a farrier out to fit shoes onto it and trim the nail.


Horses still need people to make their special shoes what is the name of this profession?

Farriers are the people who shoe horses.


Is a person who shoes horses called a blacksmith?

Normally this would be done by a Farrier, who will make sure that the hoof is healthy and trimmed before putting the shoe on. Chances are that the shoe would be made by a blacksmith, who is an expert in working with iron and steel.


What size are horse shoe boxes?

Horse shoe boxes typically come in standard sizes of 14 inches long, 6 inches wide, and 6 inches tall. These measurements may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer and the type of shoes being stored.