Posted by Frank on July 04, 2003 at 09:18:52:
In Reply to: weighted shoes posted by Lori McBride on July 03, 2003 at 08:50:30:
: Hello,
: I've got some questions about weighted Arab shoes, I'm just stating to get into this (weighted shoes) and was wondering if any one out there had some suggestions. I,ve noticed that in the catalogs there are no front and hind, does that mean they only go on the front or is it easier to put them in the forge and make them front and hind? Also what is the difference between punched and blanks? What does half round mean? What in your oppinion would be the best kind of pad to put on with weighted shoes, and; just one more I promise, what size/type of nail is best to use with a 14 oz. arab shoe? If any of you have a chance to answer these I would greatly appretiate it. These qestions might seem simple, but I'm just learning. Thank you again! ;) Lori
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: My email is laurelcoveredhill@hotmail.com
Lori
This is an area of shoeing this is very specialized .If you place a weighted shoe on incorrectly it can mess the horse up pretty quick I recommend that you find an experienced farrier in your area that you could ride with so you see and learn the very intricate details of placement and proper techniques of the way they move with and without them
punched shoes are punched with the nail holes and Blanks are not
Frank