Back in the day, we learned to rasp the hoof wall before nailing. I keep seeing folks skip that step and it drives me nuts.

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roberts.jesse4d ago

Yeah, I heard that skipping it can cause cracks later.

luna_wells574d ago

Oh for sure. It's one of those steps that seems optional until you're dealing with the expensive fix later.

the_patricia2d ago

Wait, really? I've been shoeing for years and I honestly don't rasp the wall every single time. If the hoof is prepped right and the nail is placed well, it's fine. I save that step for when the wall is really flaky or needs extra help.