John, All You Photo's Shoe Perimiter Fit. What Are Your Views

Hi Smitty,
I would enjoy hearing your views on the shoeing protocol of setting the shoe back under the toe.
So many farriers do this and I don't believe I have ever seen a single picture of yours where you have.

What is you opinion on this practice ?

my 2 cents worth

Aesthetically I find a perimeter fit much more appealing.

Agree with Smitty on the trim.

Also, I've never seen any of Smitty's work where he left the heels wanting for more shoe. IMO consistent soundness is more related to how we treat the back half of the foot than the front half. Smitty's got that end "well covered" in every job he posts.

Tom I have never heard anyone make the statement you made. Very interesting, will you please expand on it ?

Hoof capsule is anchored to bone in the front half of the foot. Back half of capsule is connected to soft tissue. Horse lands on back half of foot ( or flat) and takes up the weight bearing load heel first. By the time the toe is loaded the foot has pretty much settled on the ground. So the heel takes more active, dynamic punishment, especially at speed, whereas the toe of the hoof capsule serves a more passive role.

An analogy - Think of the heel as the face and body of a rubber mallet - where the face and soft mass of the hammer absorbs the impact. Think of the toe as the part where the hammer is attached to the handle - and the handle is the coffin bone.

(Tom) Aesthetically I find a perimeter fit much more appealing.

What does this mean Tom
was never good with big words

Thanks David

thanks for the explanation Tom

my 2 cents worth

Yes, like a pretty woman in high heels . . . it just looks right.

Since the trim has been brought up. John, could you explain how you teach trimming? What arethe key points that you break it down into. Actually, I guess this question is really for everyone .

Is there such a thing as low praise?

"your girlfriend is prettier than your horse"

IDK; I've had some damn pretty horses!