Title: Identify basic farrier tools and their functions.
Course: Equine Science (18104-I) > Section: Understanding the Fundamentals of Foot Care

Identification should include

- hoof knife
- rasp
- nipper
- shoe puller
- nail clincher
- farrier’s hammer
- clinch cutter
- hoof pick
- anvil
- clinching block
- farrier apron.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Which tools are used for trimming and shaping the hoof?
- What tools would a farrier use to shape a horseshoe to properly fit the horse?
- What tools would a farrier need to remove an old horseshoe?
- What is the purpose of a farrier’s apron?