History and Development
The art of farriery dates back thousands of years and emerged when humans began to domesticate horses. Since ancient times, various farrier techniques have been developed to protect the health of horses' feet and improve their performance. Farrier's hammers have also evolved in this process and have reached their modern form today.
Blacksmith Hammers
Farrier Hammers are specially designed hammers used for shoeing, removing and shaping horses. Farriery is a process to protect the health of horses' feet and increase their mobility, and the tools used during this process are of great importance. Farrier hammers are an indispensable part of this process.
Design and Features
Farrier hammers have different designs according to their function. Their general features are as follows:
- Durable Material: They are mostly made of high quality steel and offer long-lasting use.
- Special Head: Different head designs are available for shoeing, removing and shaping.
- Ergonomic Handle: They have an ergonomic handle design for long-term comfort.
Areas of Use
The main uses of blacksmith hammers are as follows:
- Horseshoeing: Used for shoeing horses’ feet. It is designed to accurately place and secure the shoeing nails.
- Removing Shoes: Used to remove old or damaged horseshoes from the horse’s feet. Equipped with a shoe nail removal part.
- Shoe Shaping: Used for adjusting and trimming the shoe in accordance with the horse’s foot.
