Forged to fit on a toed in horse

Hoof surface side of shoe

Today, many shoes can be purchased to treat a variety of hoof problems but, it’s important for a farrier to learn how to make a shoe if needed.  This shoe: made from a flat piece of steel is forged to fit on a toed in horse.  The outside branch is fit wider than the foot and the nail holes are punched where the foot really is.