BEWARE OF CURE-ALL SHOES
Some of the 'special' shoes on the market come with a full load of manure (propaganda). Do not be fooled into believing claims of being the end-all cure for what ails your horse.

Clinic and Contest Pictures
I want to give the viewer a glimpse of the difference between a horse shoer and a FARRIER. Clinics, seminars, contests, and competitions are all a part of a Farriers diet. We strive to become better at our craft. Learning to make our own shoes is an important part of our being and heritage. A competative atmosphere lends us the oppurtunity to learn from each other and our mentors!

Clinic at Turin Forge
I met Bob Sim at the Olympics in 1996. He was the Team Farrier for the Australian team for many years. As we have stayed in touch over the years, he and I have managed to visit each other. In 2004, during his visit here, we held a clinic for our state association members in preparation of the shoes to be made at our annual contest and clinic.

Examples of questionable shoeing methods
Please note the obvious. This pictorial is a good example of a non-managed situation. The feet have not been properly trimmed or shod for a long period of time. If the changes are not made now, soon there will be soft tissue damage that may become permanent. The owner should also realise that damage has probably alrerady occured. Another very important aspect is the BAD muscle memory this horse now has. The correction time table may take a few months and longer. Proper shoeing and allowing enough time for this horse to mend will allow him a longer sound life!

Beach Running
The pictures you are viewing show the relationship of the foot to the ground that is necessary for movement. An explanation of the phases of each step and especially why the TOE is such an important ingredient of each step!

Coronary Injury
This injury was neglected almost to the point of loosing the horse.

Chronic Laminitis
Pictures concern a cronic problem that was allowed to degenerate into a critical state. Progress was made when we shod the feet normally with bar shoes.

Typical Shoeing of Todays Trends
A pictorial of todays trends in shoeing

Clip Drawing Procedure
How to draw clips