Fit horseshoes and finish the shoeing process
Overview
This standard covers the fitting of horseshoes and the finishing of the shoeing process. You will need to assess the hoof care requirements of the equine, and in order to do this 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 all those involved in, or affected by your work including yourself. You will select the shoeing tools for the task and fit the horseshoes safely, securely and in the correct position. You will need to review your work and inform the responsible person of any hoof care requirements. As identified in the hoof care plan you will need to be able to fit horseshoes for different types of equines. You will need to fit, and finish manufactured horseshoes and horseshoes you have made yourself.
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 or groom. 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 and 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 the method of handling and control for the equine concerned in order to reduce the risks to the equine and all those involved in or affected by your work including yourself
7. maintain the safety and security of tools and equipment on site in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business practice
8. select, prepare, maintain, clean and store the required tools, equipment and materials, in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business practice
9. use the correct tools and equipment to fit horseshoes and finish the shoeing process in accordance with the relevant legislation, the manufacturer's guidelines and business practice
10. fit the horseshoe using the required method according to the horseshoe type and as determined by the hoof care plan
11. finish the hoof according to the specification of the horseshoe and hoof care plan
12. trot up the equine and confirm its soundness to check the fitting meets the requirements of the hoof care plan
13. evaluate the finished job and the welfare of the equine
14. inform the responsible person of the actions taken and advise on the future hoof care requirements
15. maintain communication with all those involved in, or affected by your work
16. 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 your 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. the methods of handling and controlling equines in order to reduce
7. the risks to the equine, and all those involved in or affected by your work, including yourself
8. the methods of fitting horseshoes and how to finish the shoeing process
9. how to select and use the correct tools for fitting and finishing horseshoes
10. the range of nails available for fitting horseshoes and how to select the required nails for the hoof
11. the use of welds, pins and plugs and studs for fitting horseshoes
12. the nailing sequences and the positioning of nails when fitting horseshoes
13. how to select tools and nails suitable for attaching and clenching shoes, clenching techniques and reasons for clenching
14. how heat can affect the welfare of the equine during the fitting process
15. how to recognise symptoms of incorrectly fitted horseshoes
16. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done
17. 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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Factors to be considered when fitting horseshoes: Placement of nails Placement of shoe Quality of finish Type of fit (perimeter/clip fit) Nailing sequence Equine requirements Use of glue Types of tools used for the fitting and finishing the shoeing process could be: Hammer Pinchers Clenching tongs Clench groover Finishing rasp Hoof stand Sandbox/sanding unit