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The Farrier 3/5

Posted by
Christine (Ellemford, United Kingdom) on 4 August 2013 in Animal & Insect.

Hot shoeing can be more time-consuming, and requires the farrier to have access to a forge; however, it usually provides a better fit, as the mark made on the hoof from the hot shoe can show how even it lies. It also allows the farrier to make more modifications to the shoe, such as drawing toe- and quarter-clips. The farrier must take care not to hold the hot shoe against the hoof too long, as the heat can damage the hoof.

NIKON D7000 1/50 second F/11.0 ISO 100 225 mm (35mm equiv.)

I'm very much an amateur photographer. I live in the hills of the Scottish Borders which has fantastic flora and fauna, as well as wonderful light.

ursulakatariina from Ed, Sweden

That looks so painful, but I hope it is not painful for the horses.
Great shot, you can see those hands belong to a hard worker.

4 Aug 2013 5:11am

@ursulakatariina: The horse wasn't uncomfortable or in pain at any point

Richard from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Fantastic! I love the way you focused on his hand. Excellent!!

4 Aug 2013 6:48am

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

Very good shot it keeps the story going and the rising smoke/steam is impressive. I'm surprised the horse feels no pain.

4 Aug 2013 8:44am

@Curly: That bit of hoof is like a nail

Tede from Aubenas 07, France

Superbe avec la fumée bleue!!! Splendides shot. Bonne journée.

4 Aug 2013 9:01am

Mariana Maoduš from Waterloo, Canada

excellent ! super mood !

4 Aug 2013 11:51am

Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States

Wow ... an excellent shot of these hands at work, and the need for those thick, leather 'chaps' if that's what they're called.

4 Aug 2013 12:56pm

Kate from EXETER, United Kingdom

Do your dogs get to have the hoof clippings Christine? ... my dog used to go nuts for it.

4 Aug 2013 3:54pm

@Kate: That's a new one on me, none of the dogs touch it

The Mouse from Glasgow, United Kingdom

Lovely series, great shot of the action.

4 Aug 2013 6:41pm

Denny Jump Photo from Easton, PA, United States

What an awesome shot! Anyone who thinks this is an easy job is dreaming! Nice capture dear friend!

4 Aug 2013 6:46pm

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

Great shot, but I can't believe that it doesn't hurt(Even though I know, when done properly, it doesn't)

4 Aug 2013 9:37pm

@CElliottUK: If it hurt the farrier would be kicked into the next county!

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

Great shot, but I can't believe that it doesn't hurt(Even though I know, when done properly, it doesn't)

4 Aug 2013 9:37pm

L'angevine from Angers, France

oh j'aime bien ces bleus

5 Aug 2013 8:37am

k@ from Paris, France

My fav of the series, one can feel it whole !

5 Aug 2013 11:53am

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

superb docu shot

5 Aug 2013 1:04pm

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Life and living... by Judy aka L@dybug

NIKON D7000
1/50 second
F/11.0
ISO 100
225 mm (35mm equiv.)

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