“Hot shoeing,” also called “hot setting” or “hot fitting,” is a common practice among farriers. After the foot has been trimmed, rasped and is ready for the new shoe, the farrier will heat the shoe in the forge and place it briefly on the foot to sear the path where the shoe will ultimately lie.
The purpose is to create a smooth interface surface between the hoof and the shoe and to seal the cut horn tubules, making them less likely to dry out in a dry climate or take on moisture and soften in a wet environment. The intense heat also tends to kill any fungi and bacteria that may cause problems in the hoof. Hot shoeing also helps stabilize shoes with clips.
It takes a little more time to hot shoe a horse but you get a better fitting shoe if you do it correctly.
Are purpose is to achieve the best fitting shoes for your horse whether you choose our hot shoeing or not.