Every equine veterinarian should have the proper equipment when the necessity o pulling a shoe occurs during the course of a treatment. The following items are the common farrier tools for horseshoe removal.Shoe puller/spreader. 12" (30cm) stainless. To remove the shoes or also to adjust a shoe by spreading it for a better fit.12" (30cm) stainless. To remove the shoes or also to adjust a shoe by spreading it for a better fit.