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  1. Western Hill Forge
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    uses of the patten shoe

    A horse might be tempted to stand on the platform, more than a patten shoe. That's why the patten bar should extend at least a third of the hoof...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Aug 7, 2013 in forum: Shoeing Horses with Lameness Issues
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    uses of the patten shoe

    For those of you who have never seen a patten bar shoe applied, the shoe when used as intended has little to do with redistributing the weight on...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Aug 7, 2013 in forum: Shoeing Horses with Lameness Issues
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    Customer's Excuses

    Pretty sure I'll hear from him. LOL, He'd do it to me!! Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Aug 2, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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    Any farriers trained in the army?

    Had to think about this one for a minute. Warning everyone, don't get too close to Chris. :p Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Aug 2, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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    Customer's Excuses

    A lady called me last week. She has 2 ponies and a mini, and her current farrier had hurt his back and had given her my name. I told her I had a...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Aug 2, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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    Log on with Facebook

    You need a newer phone. They take quarters now. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Aug 1, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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    Laminitis Shed entire frog?

    I agree with Justin about dry feet being a good thing. Soaking the feet just makes your farriers job easier. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 31, 2013 in forum: Farrier Advice For Horses With Lameness Issues
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    photo comp for july

    Northern Maine. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: Farrier Photo Contests
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    Blood flow with pour in pads

    Next time try squirting a little out before putting the tip on. If it only comes out on one side I stick a nail in the plugged side and get them...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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    photo comp for july

    I'm not sure this photo meets the requirements of a view from our back porch. It's an areal view that my wife just posted on facebook and I thought...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: Farrier Photo Contests
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    Everyday Shoeing

    Gary, Sounds like it's taking you to your default location in documents. Try this. Find the picture you want to post, and right click on it....
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    Blood flow with pour in pads

    Gary, what was wrong with the Vettec you threw out? I know they say the shelf life is one year, but I've used stuff I had in my cellar for 2 years....
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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    Everyday Shoeing

    Josh, Lyme disease can cause joint pain and swelling. I don't know why it would only be in one knee, though. I think she just pulled that...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 24, 2013 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    Everyday Shoeing

    Travis, I think the horse was born that way, and things progressed as he got older. The last vet to see him suggested Lyme disease. Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 24, 2013 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    Everyday Shoeing

    I kinda turned this foot into a club - that's how he was most comfortable, without the wedges. They still rode him in the wedges for a couple...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 23, 2013 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    Everyday Shoeing

    Josh, I kept this guy going for 8 years till they finally put him down. An aluminum wedged eggbar for the first two years, then barefoot. The...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 23, 2013 in forum: Everyday Horseshoeing
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    Inside your head

    I only quit for non payment, bad horses, poor working environment, or too many cancelled or postponed appointments. Definitely for non payment. The...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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    photo comp for july

    Front porch view:[ATTACH] Back porch view[ATTACH] Regards
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 18, 2013 in forum: Farrier Photo Contests
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    REINER

    I'm really looking forward to what advice you reiner shoers will offer here, and seeing Smitty's shoe on this one. This thread will be cool....
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 15, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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    Lost Shoe

    I think you're wondering if having 1 hind hoof essentially 5/16 longer than the other by virtue of having a shoe on it will cause any damage to your...
    Post by: Western Hill Forge, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: General Discussions
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