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Farriering is the trade of craftsmen who shoe hoofed animals—particularly horses, donkeys, mules, and oxen. The term is derived from the Arabic word “nal” (shoe) and the Persian word “bent” (fastening). A nail is the iron plate fitted to the hooves of draft and pack animals to protect them; a farrier is the person who performs this work. Historical Background During eras when animal power formed the foundation of transportation, communication, and military technology, horseshoes and farriering b