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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine special shoeing needs of individual equines
   • Identify hoof defects that may be fixed by a farrier
   • Determine the types of orthopaedic or therapeutic shoes or modifications that may fix the problem
   • Identify potential problems that can be remedied by a farrier
   • Determine the foot care needs of foals and young equines or other equines
   • Report conditions requiring higher-level treatment to other farriers or veterinarians
2. Arrange remedial actions
   • Determine course of action and establish treatment regime in consultation with a veterinarian
   • Discuss the implications of proposed actions
   • Fabricate or modify remedial or orthopaedic and therapeutic shoes
3. Trim and repair feet
   • Handle equines safely according to work health and safety practices, and monitor behaviour to reduce risks to equine, handlers and self
   • Trim and prepare feet without injury to equine feet
   • Identify and perform hoof reconstruction procedures according to shoe plan
   • Check work to ensure foot preparation meets quality outcomes
4. Fit remedial shoes
   • Select tools for fitting shoes
   • Shape remedial shoes according to shoe plan
   • Fit shoes to fore and hind feet and assess the need for any final adjustments
   • Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the shoe
   • Monitor risks and maintain safety of equine, self and others throughout the procedure
5. Attach shoes and finish shoeing process
   • Select tools and nails suitable for attaching and clenching shoes
   • Attach shoe safely, securely and in the correct position
   • Finish the hoof and assess the finished job and the welfare of the equine
   • Identify any signs of lameness by trotting the equine
   • Advise of actions taken and future foot care requirements
   • Maintain service records according to workplace practices