The process of adjusting a shoe and repeatedly checking it for fit against the hoof. In hot shoeing, the shaping process is carried out on a heated shoe and the fitting involves searing of the hot shoe onto the hoof.

A small anvil used by the mobile farrier to fit and adjust prefabricated shoes. Fitting anvils are smaller and lighter than the stationary anvils found in forges and can easily be moved around and placed in the vicinity of the horse being shod.

Full-fitting of a shoe so that it extends slightly beyond the hoof wall behind the widest part of the hoof. This is done to prevent the heels from growing over the outer edge of the shoe during the shoeing interval.

Carrying tongs consist of a pair of handles joined at the base with a rivet. The ends of the handles are curved and their points are tapered to fit the nail holes. Their shape depends on the style of shoeing being practiced.