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PSA: I thought the 'hot shoeing' debate was overblown until a draft horse in Lexington changed my view.
I saw a vet use it to treat a severe case of laminitis last month, and the improvement after two weeks was undeniable. Anyone have a good resource for the specific temperature ranges to aim for?
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shah.matthew7mo ago
The vet I saw kept the shoe between 500 and 600 degrees for a solid seal.
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casey9435mo ago
Between 500 and 600 degrees" sounds about right for a solid seal, but I've seen folks argue about it online for hours. My buddy once tried a ceramic burner from a pottery kiln (don't ask, it was a weird night) and the shoe came out looking like glass, totally useless. Just stick with a standard farrier setup and you'll be fine, temp ranges don't mean much if your tools aren't right for the job.
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