The practical hoof care team demonstrate the correct application of a hot poultice to a horse suffering from a foot abscess. Running time 3m 25secs
Author: Brian Saunders
Tie Bar
Darren Bazin demonstrates how to forge a tie bar from 8 inches (200mm) of 5/8 inch (16mm) square. This exercise develops the upsetting technique as well as introducing the punching of an eye and splitting of the material. This exercise forms part of the UK’s forging certificate for pre-farriers. Running time 8m 7secs.
Farriery Tools Explained
This movie describes the farriers tools and their uses. The movie applies to element 7.2.1 “outline the farriers tools and their uses” of the BHS stage 2 exam. Running time 8 mins 22 secs.
Arab Toe Weight Shoe
Three times world champion Darren Bazin demonstrates how to build a Arab Toe Weight shoe. Forged from 305mm of 10mm x 20mm flat barstock provided. Shoe to be beveled on ground surface from heel nail to heel nail; plain stamped for Mustad concave 5 nail. Running Time 11:55To access this content, you must purchase Site membership, or log in if you are a member.
Shoeing The Hind Foot Of The English Shire Horse
This movie features Nigel Fennell A.W.C.F. and explains how Nigel shoes the hind feet of an English working shire horse with hand made flat shoes, whilst compensating for the individual horses conformation. The movie explains the techniques that Nigel uses when working on these gentle giants. Running time: 24 mins. 10 secs.To access this content, you must purchase Site membership, or log in if you are a member.
Baz Curved Blade Knife
Curved Blade Knife: Available in either a right or left-handed versions, it is ideal for letting in clips and for removing sole on horses with a deep cupped shaped soles. The blade is made from J2 tool steel and hardened to 56 Rockwell and it incorporates an ergonomically designed Rosewood handle and brass rivets.
Jim Blurton Graduated Bar Shoe with Frog Support
This movie features a foreword by Haydn Price D.W.C.F, consultant farrier to the British Equestrian Federation, on the types of conditions that would benefit from having a Jim Blurton graduated bar shoe with frog support applied. World champion farrier Jim Blurton A.W.C.F then demonstrates the correct fitting procedures for his graduated bar shoe with frog support used in conjunction with a soft pad material. Running time 6mins. 23 secs.
Baz Abscess Loop Blade Knife
The BAZ Abscess Loop Knife: This knife has a narrow loop blade to allow deep access into the hoof wall to reach infected areas whilst minimizing the amount of hoof removed, allowing the integrity of the hoof to be maintained. It is ideally suited to veterinarians as well as farriers and is often referred to as the Vet Searcher.
Baz Extra Wide Straight Blade knife
The BAZ Extra Wide Straight Blade Knife: Available in either a right or left-handed version, it is ideal for the larger footed heavy horse. The blade is made from J2 tool steel and hardened to 56 Rockwell and it incorporates a long ergonomically designed Rosewood handle for, extra cutting power and brass rivets.
Baz Loop Blade Knife
The BAZ Loop Blade Knife: This knife is ideally suited for symmetrical trimming of frogs and letting in clips. The loop is 15mm (5/8”) wide and the blade is made from J2 tool steel and hardened to 56 Rockwell. It incorporates an ergonomically designed Rosewood handle and brass rivets.