Fit horseshoes
Overview
"This standard covers the fitting of horseshoes as determined in the hoof care plan. The purpose of shoeing an equine is for protection, correction and grip. You will need to be capable of shoeing a variety of hoof.
In order to assess the hoof care requirements of the equine, you will need to approach and handle the equine in a manner to minimise stress and alarm, working in a position that is safe for the equine, and those involved in or affected by your work including yourself.
You will need to select, size and shape the correct type of horseshoes and then fit them making the necessary adjustments to achieve the final fit. You will need to be able to fit manufactured horseshoes from stock, and fit basic horseshoes that you have fabricated for a selected equine.
You need to be aware of your own limitations and confirm that you meet the relevant legal responsibilities for providing your duty of care under animal health and welfare legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business.
The responsible person can be anyone who has responsibility for the equine such as the owner, trainer, groom or hoof care practitioner.
This standard is for Farriers."
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
"1. work professionally and ethically and within the limits of your authority, expertise, training, competence and experience
2. comply with the relevant animal health and welfare and animal-related legislation and codes of practice
3. carry out your work in accordance with the relevant environmental, health and safety legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business
4. select and wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
5. maintain hygiene and biosecurity in accordance with the relevant legislation and business practice
6. select, prepare, maintain, clean and store the required tools, equipment and materials in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturers guidelines and business practice
7. use the correct tools and equipment to fit horseshoes
8. maintain the safety and security of tools and equipment on site in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturers guidelines and business practice
9. select the method of handling and control required for the equine concerned and its needs, in order to minimise the risks to the equine and anyone involved in the work including yourself
10. adopt a working position that is safe for the equine and yourself
11. select horseshoes of the correct type, material and size according to the hoof care plan
12. fit the horseshoe using the required method according to the horseshoe type and in the correct position as determined by the hoof care plan
13. shape selected horseshoes as determined by the hoof care plan
14. maintain communication with all those involved in, or affected by your work
15. confirm that records are completed, maintained and stored as required by the relevant legislation and business practice"
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
"1. your professional responsibilities and the need to maintain professional competence
2. your responsibilities under the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and the policies of the business
3. your responsibilities under current animal health and welfare legislation, other relevant animal regulations and codes of practice, and the legal limitations of the current Veterinary Surgeons Act regarding diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury
4. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity
5. the importance of maintaining hygiene and biosecurity and the methods for achieving these
6. select, prepare, use, maintain, clean and store the required tools, equipment and materials in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business practice
7. why it is important to maintain the safety and security of tools and equipment when on site in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business practice
8. the methods of handling and controlling equines in order to reduce the risks to the equine, and all those involved in or affected by your work including yourself
9. the methods of measuring for fitting horseshoes
10. the techniques used to alter the shape of a horseshoe
11. the working parameters of the materials used in the making of horseshoes
12. the types of horseshoes and their uses
13. the ancillary features incorporated in horseshoes and their uses
14. the properties of horseshoe materials and their correct working temperatures
15. the correct temperature of the horseshoe when fitting
16. how to recognise symptoms of incorrectly fitted horseshoes
17. the types of modern materials, their uses and safe fitting
18. when and why horseshoes would be fitted cold
19. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done
20. the records that need to be kept and the importance of completing them in accordance with the relevant legislation and business practice"
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Glossary
Equine: a horse or other member of the horse family including donkeys, mules, hinnies and asses. Types of equine that may need shoeing could include: Pony Competition horse Hunter Donkey Driving horse Draught horse Racehorse Riding horse Mule Types of manufactured/fabricated horseshoes: These can be: concave plain stamped flat fullered Metal/alloy Rubber Plastic Modern material Leather pads Aluminium These can be: Shod Glued