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Templates·Farrier·If you plan to start a vocational training as a truck driver, the basic qualification training is typically combined with the actual driving licence training — that is the fastest way to start commercial driving from 18 years old.

Checklist: packing of hardware truck

Everything with, every time – the car is your workshop

Review the list before the first run of the week and refill after each day. Fixed place for everything: what has a place is missed when the place is empty.

§Forge and forge equipment.

  • 01Gas line controlled — hoses and regulator without cracks, sufficient gas in the bottle (+ reserve)
  • 02Anvil and stand fastened during driving
  • 03Blacksmith hammers and cutting tongs (bending pliers, flat pliers)
  • 04Screw clamp/screw vice fitted and functional
  • 05Fire extinguisher with valid inspection and placed accessible

§Trimming and shoeing tools

  • 01Hoof knives (sharp — dull knives are dangerous), trimming tongs, hoof rasp with handle
  • 02Nail puller/rivet breaker, removal bar, hammer for nailing
  • 03Inspection tool and hoof gauge/ruler
  • 04Riveting pliers/riveting hammer and countersink
  • 05Hoof support and leather apron

§Materials

  • 01Shoe range in common sizes and profiles (front and back shoes) + bar iron for hand forging
  • 02Nails in relevant sizes — ample amount, sorted
  • 03Sole packing, plastic soles, silicone/packing material
  • 04Synthetic horn (two components, durability checked) and glue + glue shoe
  • 05Binding material: hoof dressing gauze disinfection tape

§Safety, person and administration

  • 01Safety shoes safety glasses hearing protection gloves
  • 02First aid kit (also for minor injuries — remove iron dust from wounds immediately) and eye wash
  • 03Drinking water, sunscreen/rainwear according to season
  • 04Phone/tablet with log, calendar, and payment solution — charged, + charger in the car
  • 05Today's route list with addresses appointment times and notes from last visit per horse