Control form: reading worn tread
Systematic assessment of the old shoe before the new one is shaped
Use the form per hoof immediately after the old shoe is removed — and before it is thrown in the scrap bin. Always compare with the movement assessment and notes from the previous visit.
§Identification
- 01Horse / owner / date: ______________________
- 02Hov (VF / HF / VB / HB): ______
- 03Shoe type and size at last attachment: ______________________
- 04Number of weeks since last shoeing: ______
§Wear assessment
| Control point | Findings | Possible meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Wear on the toe | light / moderate / heavy | The horse rolls hard over the toe or drags the leg |
| One-sided wear (inner/outer leg) | even / inside / outside | Crooked landing or imbalance — compare with wheel axle |
| Wear on the heel part | light / moderate / heavy | Heel load possibly long toes/under-run heels |
| The shoe's position on the hoof | unchanged / horizontally displaced / pushed backward | The hoof has grown out over the shoe; interval possibly too long |
| Nails and rivets | Fixed / loose / lost. | Nail quality, horn quality or interval too long |
| The branches | straight / bent / broken | Overloading or material too light for the use |
§Conclusion and action
- 01Is the wear symmetrical between the right and left hoof? yes / no — describe: ______________________
- 02Does the wear match an even load?
- 03Changes to next fitting (profile, material, hooks, override relief): ______________________
- 04Change of interval recommended for owner? unchanged / shorter / longer
- 05Findings transferred to main log with photo of wear surface? yes / no