Types of Shoeing Available

Hammer & Tong offer a variety of shoes for all type of horse. For a full price list please visit our Services & Cost page.

Pleasure

Horses that are kept by enthusiasts and are taking out on the occasional outing are often best fitted with a pleasure shoe, which provides the horse with good protection & grip for all common environments.

The shoeing cycle for pleasure shoes is between 6 to 8 weeks.

Hunter

This shoe offers exceptional wear & provides superior grip on both road & field. Hunter shoeing aims to provide optimal support to help the horses cope with extreme environmental conditions which are encountered whilst out hunting.

The shoeing cycle for a hunter shoe is 3 to 4 weeks.

Racing

Race horses can be shod in light steel (training plates) or aluminium depending on the training requirements and up & coming races.

The shoeing cycle for a racing shoe is 4 weeks (highly recommended).

Event

Event shoeing covers the following disciplines – show jumping, cross country & dressage. This type of horse has a more frequent shoeing cycle of bewteen 5 to 6 weeks.

Remedial

Best described as corrective shoeing, this is to help remedy any injuries or complaints that a horse may be experiencing. Due to this, each horse is treated on a per case basis and the shoeing cycle (& indeed type of shoe) is decided by Hammer & Tong after consulting a vetinary surgeon.

Bar Shoe

Corn Shoes

Excessive Toe Wear - Set Toe Shoe

By law farriers are not allowed to diagnose any foot ailaments or conditions; therefore a close working relationship with a vetinary surgeon is essential. Mike has developed several close working realtionships with vetinary surgeons through out Yorkshire meaning you can be assured that your horse gets the best advice possible.

For more information on how Hammer & Tong can help your horse call Mike Clarke (DWCF) on 07960370981 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it today.