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What is a rasp?
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A sharp heavy file used to rasp and smooth feet and clinches
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What is a clinch cutter or buffer?
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Used to raise and cut the clinches when removing the shoe
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What is a pritchel?
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A metal spike that is used to hold a hot shoe
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What is a clincher?
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A special tool that bends and flattens the clinches into the hoof wall
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What is a farriers hammer?
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Specially shaped hammer for driving in nails
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What art the five steps in shoeing?
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Preperation, forging, fitting, nailing on, and finishing
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What are some important resons for shoeing?
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To protect the hoovs, traction, improving gate, and soundness
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How often should your horse see a farrier?
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At least every six weeks or sooner
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