Allen Horseshoeing

Farrier in Kansas City, Kansas

(661) 555-29164008 Saddle Ln, Kansas City, KS 66101

About Allen Horseshoeing

Allen Horseshoeing operates in Kansas City, Kansas, serving the area's diverse horse community with a focused lineup of specialty services. Kansas City's equestrian scene includes everything from backyard horse owners to competitive show facilities, and having a farrier who handles specialty work like gaited horse shoeing is genuinely useful in this market. Allen brings hands-on custom forge skills alongside modern options like glue-on shoes, covering a range of horses and situations. Their corrective trimming work supports horses dealing with ongoing hoof balance issues.

Services

Glue-On Shoes
Custom Forge Work
Corrective Trimming
Gaited Horse Shoeing

Specialties

Performance HorsesRacehorsesClub FootWestern Performance

Certifications

APF DiplomaAFA Certified Farrier

Brands Used

Save EdgeJim KeithSt. Croix

Frequently Asked Questions

What horses are good candidates for glue-on shoes?
Horses with thin or brittle hoof walls that can't hold nails well are the most common candidates, along with horses recovering from injuries or hoof resections. They're also used on foals and on horses competing on hard surfaces where nailed shoes might cause cracking.
How does shoeing affect a gaited horse's movement?
Shoe weight, placement, and breakover point all influence how a gaited horse moves, sometimes dramatically. Heavier shoes on the front feet can enhance gait action in Tennessee Walkers, while subtle changes in heel height can smooth out or sharpen a Fox Trotter's rhythm.
What does corrective trimming actually fix?
Corrective trimming addresses imbalances in hoof shape and angle that develop from genetics, environment, or uneven wear patterns. Common targets include flared walls, mismatched heel heights, and long-toe low-heel syndrome, all of which put extra stress on tendons and joints if left uncorrected.
How long do glue-on shoes typically last compared to nailed shoes?
Glue-on shoes generally last four to six weeks under normal conditions, which is comparable to nailed shoes. The main factor affecting longevity is the condition of the hoof wall the adhesive bonds to, since poor wall quality reduces holding strength.
Do I need a specific type of farrier for my Missouri Fox Trotter?
Not necessarily, but you do want someone with specific experience in gaited breeds. A farrier unfamiliar with gait mechanics might shoe the horse correctly for soundness but inadvertently alter the gait in ways that take months to correct.
Can custom forge work help a horse that's hard to fit with standard shoes?
Yes, that's exactly what it's designed for. Horses with unusually wide feet, asymmetrical hooves, or breed-specific requirements like mule feet or draft hooves often can't be fit well with off-the-shelf shoes, and a forged shoe solves that problem directly.

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