Inside this video, you will learn techniques to add lateral support to a Mustad LiBero Hind shoe: Grant Moon demonstrates shoe modification of a Libero shoe that includes a double fullered outside branch and concave finish on the inside branch.

In this video, you will learn forging techniques and time saving steps presented by Grant Moon, in preparation to the 20/30 class at the World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition 2013. The lateral extension bar shoe is made of 400 mm of 20 x 10 steel, punched for Mustad MX 60.

Watch Grant Moon forging Hunter heels in this new episode of our Road to Calgary series

Steve Kraus, head of farrier services at Cornell University, tells us why quality hoofcare and a good farrier are paramount for both horses and their owners. Steve provides insight on the benefits of continuing education, on the farrier-client relationship, as well as on what a horse owner should expect from a farrier and viceversa.

In this episode of our Road to Calgary series, watch Grant Moon forging Hunter heels!

In this Road to Calgary video, Grant Moon walks us through the steps to forging the final of the Eliminator Classic. During the 2013 World Championship Blacksmiths’ Competition, the fifteen competitors’ have forged a 3/4 fullered heartbar shoe to fit a foot model provided.

Watch Grant Moon forging an eggbar shoe with 1/2 of the shoe built in the first heat. The video is short, yet provides you with techniques and tips for building an eggbar shoe. The first test of the Eliminator Classic has competitors building an eggbar shoe from 410mm of 10mm x 23mm concave barstock

In this instructional video Grant Moon gives us a close-up look at this year’s WCBC 4-men class, forging a 3/4 fullered front draft shoe with hammer clip.

Watch Grant Moon explaining his method to forge a Caulk and Wedge Hunter Hind Pony shoe. Grant won this year’s “Shoe to Foot Draft” forging class at the World Championship Blacksmith’s Competition!

Watch Grant Moon performing at his best to forge an aluminium front shoe with lateral extension!

In the “2013 Road to Calgary” video series, Grant Moon shares his secrets to forging and perfecting shoes in preparation to the 2013 World Championship Blacksmith’s Competition. Follow the complete series on hoofacademy.com!

Steve Kraus, Head of Farrier Services at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Sciences, explains the best way to find a quality and qualified farrier for your horse (courtesy of Dressage4Kids):

Steve Kraus, Head of Farrier Services at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Sciences talks about understanding how proper shoeing can help a horse’s performance (courtesy of Dressage4Kids):

Some tips from Steve Kraus on the ideal nail pattern:

Using a rigorously scientific approach, Meike van Heel demonstrates why for Equi-Librium Aluminum the absence of a steel insert in the toe area is a great advantage for the better of the horse and it doesn’t affect the shoe wear pattern. Download the free paper here!

Horses are masters in balance compensation, that’s true. However, a farrier can make a horse’s life a little easier with proper trimming. This study performed by Meike van Heel shows how Mustad Equi-Librium shoes allow a proper balance, so the center of pressure is located around the centre of the hoof. Download the study here.

Courtesy of European Farriers Journal

A study performed by our Innovation Manager Meike van Heel finds that rolled-toe shoe model improves breakover smoothness and lessens impact and loading. Mustad Equi-Librium(TM) were the first example in the market of horseshoes bult upon this scientific evidence. Download the study here!

Courtesy of the American Farrier Journal

Steve Kraus gives you some precious tips for driving nails correctly (courtesy of the American Farrier Journal TV):

Follow Grant Moon’s tips about modifying a shoe to create a rocker toe: featuring Mustad Libero, the versatile shoe for leisure and sport.
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Some tips for Mustad’s Traction Stud to work at their best: watch Grant Moon on the anvil creating an additional stud hole for perfect fit and comfort for the horse and ideal traction when surface or weather conditions require it!
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LiBero is Mustad’s new range of horseshoes suitable for sport and leisure activities allowing maximum flexibility for modifications thanks to its wide variety of sizes and sections. Watch Grant Moon on the anvil, modifying Mustad Libero side-clipped hinds to suit a horse who needs extended heels for additional posterior support.

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Download the brochure dedicated to Mustad LiBero here: discover all features and benefits as well as models and sizes availability!

Our french clinician Denis Leveillard takes us through the main feature of Mustad Libero, the 3/4 fullered all-round horseshoe based on feedback received on our very successful LB range.

We like to think of it as an upgrade on our base range, making it suitable for most leisure and sport purposes with a wide variety of sizes and sections. It has been designed thanks to the collaboration of an extended farriers team: the main objective of our experts’ team has been to respect as much as possible the natural shape of the hoof, providing the best support and protection for the horse while making farriers’ life easier when shoeing.
Unique features for the better of the horse: even if some models give a somewhat symmetrical feel, the new LiBero is, as traditionally with Mustad, a left and right shoe. The outside branch is clearly marked in the fuller and is always slightly longer with the nail holes punched a fraction coarser for optimum fitting and nailing on. The bents of the inside and outside branches follow the physiological shape of most European breeds. A moderate form of sole relief now starts 1mm after the white line. This ensures that no part of the sole will be weight bearing without increasing the risk of a stone lodging between the shoe and the sole.

Unique Nail Hole & Fuller Design: we have learned from experience that as much as 50% of the shoe can be worn away during one shoeing cycle. The consequence of this is that the top half of the nail hole should not be relied upon for shoe retention. We have therefore redesigned the crease and the nail hole in order to guarantee that the nail will always fully seat at the bottom half of the nail hole in combination with Mustad nails. The V-fuller fits seamlessly with most European style standard and long neck nails. Nevertheless we strongly recommend to use it with Mustad Concave or EXL nails for which the shoe have been specifically machine-punched.

A broad range, a better steel: although we have retained the traditional character in our model range, we have decided to offer subtle section-to-size variation within the traditional categories of 20x8mm, 22x8mm or 25x8mm. Special attention has gone into sourcing our steel. Our choice of steel grade gives you the right balance between shape-ability on the anvil and durability underneath the hoof. With very low content of Carbon and Manganese, we are able to retain our shape-ability even after cooling down in water.

Grant Moon describes the steps to a correct horse evaluation, to establish if the horse is sound, to look for medial to lateral balance and find the center of articulation, ensuring perfect horseshoe fit and total comfort for the horse.

 
Even heavy-duty tools need help after intensive use: Grant Moon shows you how to fit a tong so that jaws are straight and hold the horseshoe securely!

Follow Grant Moon as he prepares a hoof for shoeing: how to remove the shoe, evaluate, prepare and finally dress the hoof!

Tips to get the best out of Olympics-winner Mustad Equi-Librium fronts – presented by Grant Moon

Follow Grant Moon as he modifies a horseshoe! In this chapter he shows how to stretch a shoe by half-a-size and how to make a rolled toe and a rocker toe

Click here to download a free full-size poster featuring all Mustad nails!