In conjunction with a veterinarian, shoeing and trimming can also be used to remedy certain diseases and injuries to the foot and leg. This is called pathological shoeing or therapeutic shoeing. This is particularly useful if your horse is kept at a large boarding facility and you will not be in attendance. Foals and older horses usually require more time to shoe or trim. It will allow for a realistic time estimate and possible special shoeing measures.
Most farriers require payment when the work is done.
The method of payment should be agreed upon before the appointment. Some farriers do not accept cheques on first appointments. A good shoeing or trimming job is a joint effort on the part of the farrier, horse and owner. For the farrier to do his or her level best, certain owner responsibilities should be met. The farrier, first of all, will need to get his shoeing rig as close as possible to the work area.