Farrier Bingo- Caller’s Questions and Answers

On the following pages are the questions to read for the Farrier Bingo

game cards. The answer to each question is in italics and underlined.

There are 8 picture questions; The answer is not on the question card

because you will need to show the picture to the players. The last page

has the answers to the picture cards.

To read out the questions, I cut the questions out, put them in a basket,

and then pulled the questions out randomly – it seemed more bingo-ish

to me.

Questions/answers provided by V. Kozlowski, Shore Riders Pony Club, Delmarva

Region, USPC. Software for the printing of the bingo cards provided by

myfreebingocards.com.

Last updated: Monday, February 27, 2017

Farrier Bingo

What is the 1st step in the Shoeing process? Preparation

How much does the average hoof grow in a month? ¼”

How many steps are there to the average shoeing process? Five

Another name for a Hoof Care Specialist? Farrier

What is the 2nd Step in the Shoeing process? Forging

What is put on some horseshoes to keep them from slipping back.- Side Clips

What is the name of the person who does all kinds of iron work, not just horseshoes? Blacksmith

These are sometimes added to horseshoes to give more traction and help prevent slipping. Studs

What is the 3rd step in the Shoeing process? Fitting

What tool is used to pull the shoe off a horse? Pincers

What is the 5th step in the shoeing process? Finishing

Tool used to file down uneven parts of the hoof? Rasp

What is the 4th step in the shoeing process? Nailing On

A farrier should come, on average, every ______ weeks? Six

What is the 1st step in the Shoeing process? Preparation

Using a hot forge to heat the iron and make or modify the shoes is called _______? Hot Shoeing

True or False, Missing nails is a reason to call a farrier. True

Hot Shoeing hurts the horse, true or false? False

Long Toe, Cracked Hoof, Raised Clenches are reasons to _____________? call the farrier

What is it called when your horse does not wear shoes? Barefoot

Pre-made horse shoes are also known as _____? Kegs

What are outward distortions on the hoof wall called? flares or wings

What farrier tool is used the pare away the dead sole from the hoof?- hoof knife

Used in place of a shoe while waiting for the farrier to come. Hoof boot

What farrier's tool is used to open nail holes on the shoe to receive the horse shoeing nail? Pritchel

What farrier tool is used to hold hot shoes while shaping although they can also be used to hold cold shoes? Fire Tongs

Nails on attached horse shoe should be parallel to what? coronary band

What is another name for nail/hoof cutters? Nippers

What is the name of the tool the farrier uses to rest the horse foot on? Hoof Stand

What two farrier tools should you have available to you for emergencies? Rasp & Pincers

When picking out the hoof, in which direction should you move the hoof pick? Heel to toe

A farrier’s protective apron is usually made out of what material? leather

What kind of crack is this ?

What kind of crack is this?

What kind of crack is this?

What farrier tool is used to determine the exact hoof angle and length so the corresponding pair of feet can be trimmed to the same length and angle? hoof gauge

What kind of horseshoe is this?

What kind of horseshoe is this?

What kind of horseshoe is this?

What kind of horseshoe is this?

What kind of horseshoe is

this?

BAR shoes form a completely closed shoe – the bar refers to the closure in the back of the shoe. What is this for? – heel support

A RIM Shoe looks like a standard shoe but has a

groove through the middle. What is this groove for? -

traction

An EGG Bar is a type of BAR shoe but forms an oval and extends beyond the heel. Why? More support for the heel and leg.

A HEART Bar shoe has an extra pointed piece in the center. What is this for? -

Frog support

Picture Answers

(Quarter Crack) Sand Crack

Heel Crack

Heart Bar

Egg Bar

Bar (or straight bar)

Rim Shoe

Standard