Humans, horses and PFERD

Farriers and hoof practitioners are important partners for horses for maintaining healthy hooves. Over 60 % of illness in horses occur in their musculoskeletal systems. This means that care of hooves and horseshoes is extremely important.

The work demands a lot of skill and is characterized by a high level of responsibility towards the animal.

Processing and care of horses' hooves and horseshoes mean an exceptionally high amount of physical strain for the farrier and the hoof practitioner, the consequences of which may result in an inability to work in the long term. The spinal column in particular (cervical and lumbar vertebrae) and the joints in arms and shoulders are damaged by one-sided strain and repeated use with vibrations and impacts.

Maintaining the health of the farrier and hoof practitioner and relieving the strains placed upon them are some of the most important challenges in hoof maintenance along with optimum working results and increased working efficiency.