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A Career in Horses: The Farrier
Find out what it is like to be a professional farrier
Horse Education Online
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Horseshoes: The Egg Bar
Anatomy of an Egg Bar A “Bar Shoe” is any shoe that connects at the heels, leaving no opening in the back of the hoof. An “egg bar” is a...
Horse Education Online
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Horseshoes: The Heart Bar
Anatomy of a Heart Bar A “Bar Shoe” is any shoe that connects at the heels, leaving no opening in the back of the hoof. A “heart bar” is...
Horse Education Online
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Bar Shoes: Common Designs and Uses
What Are Bar Shoes Bar shoes differ from traditional open-heeled horseshoes in that they incorporate a closed structure at the back,...
Horse Education Online
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