Shoeing with wedge pads

In this video we visit a horse that needs a bit of help with its feet and hoof angles and we achieve this by using a wedge pad.
I am a qualified farrier based in Dorset UK. Follow me along for my daily life of maintaining and achieving soundness using a variety of methods of the horses in my care. It is important to note that every horse is different and different approaches need to be taken for different horses.
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Please note that within the UK the trimming for the application of a shoe or any form of shoeing must be undertaken by a registered farrier.

[@hannahmedland5034]

I really like how you explained what HPA meant and how the foot affects the rest of the anatomy of the horse. Indy also seems like a very good girl!

[@Shadeskast]

Fine job

[@harryspinksfarrier4412]

Thanks 🙏

[@hsbcgeoff]

Great job Harry. I'm well impressed. Happy New Year to you.

[@harryspinksfarrier4412]

That’s Geoff and a happy new year year to you all as well

[@peterpeersfarrier2819]

Top job mate 🔥❤️❤️❤️🔥

[@harryspinksfarrier4412]

Thanks mate! 🙏

[@fmarmander]

Looks nice. Though, I see that you get rid of the broken back HPA. I‘m curious if you ever can “build a stronger heel” on the horse. I used a lot if wedge pads on harness horses back in the 90’s. Seemed we got rid of the strain in DDFT but once we started using them we had to continue. I’m not the least afraid of what happens under the pad if you use a packing.
Once again, nice job

[@harryspinksfarrier4412]

Thanks. My aim is to always try to get the horse into a more ‘normal’ set up (although that is normally just a flat pad and packing). If I’m using dental impression material then I have a greater chance and a quicker chance of achieving that goal. In this case I feel it is achievable, it will just take a while to get there. I’m not averse to leaving horses in wedge pads if they need them tho as some like it a lot.

[@CullenIsLife]

May I please ask what the white layer is that is between the leather pad?

[@briantrue3598]

Are you guys able to get different grits for your hoof buffing tool?

[@harryspinksfarrier4412]

I don’t know whether we can in the U.K. I believe I use a 80 grit. Lasts for around a month.

[@richiemissen1202]

Hey guys stop and think about angles, are you write ? Stop and think about the way to dress the feet and allow for the most important item. Movement

[@keithdodsworth7541]

never use a heel wedge it crushes the heels

[@harryspinksfarrier4412]

Sadly this is an incorrect misconception. As with everything it all depends on the application and used in the right way they can have a great affect. Sarah bean in fact did her fellowship thesis and found that wedges don’t crush heels.

[@etchediniron4249]

Study some physics and you’ll find out how misleading what we’ve been taught about crushed heels really is

[@CullenIsLife]

May I please ask what the white layer is between the leather pad?