What does "Pin Fired" mean?

Answer 1

Firing is the application of a heated metal instrument, usually referred to as an iron, to the skin, and in some instances to the deeper tissues as well. It has been practised for thousands of years.
It used to be used when all previous lines of treatment had failed. As horses normally heal their injured tissues by inflammation, the extra stimulus of firing was thought to bring about a recovery if the blood supply could not produce sufficient inflammation by itself to effect a cure.
In point or pin firing, the point of the iron penetrates the whole thickness of the skin into the subcutaneous issue or tendon and, in the case of bony deposits, into the actual bone. The scar tissue thus formed hardens the area. All cases need rest after treatment, up to a year or more depending on the severity of the injury and whether the horse is required to do fast work.

Answer 2

Pin firing consists of burning holes with a non-sharp pin in the part of the horse's anatomy that is injured (usually the lower leg). Pin firing was most commonly done for bucked shins, but it has also been performed on splints, osselets and bowed tendons. It is never used as a preventive measure. Instead, the theory behind pin firing is that it makes a chronic condition into an acute one, thereby causing the body to respond and bring about healing. However, most vets do not perform pin firing any longer because it is a painful, "old-fashioned" treatment that can lead to infection. There is even question as to whether the "firing irons" are still being manufactured. If you are looking at purchasing a horse that has been pin fired, it means the horse has been injured, and you should have the horse evaluated by a veterinarian to determine soundness. When looking at horses that have been pin fired, you can usually see the scars: Pin firing leaves a pattern of small consistently spaced scars.

Answer 3

It will be seen mostly on race horses. Any horse that works at high speeds can get bucked shins and it is most commonly done for that.
They heat a small iron and press it onto the skin of the horse until it makes a burn. They do a patteren of burns on the horses lower leg.
They thought it would irrate the area and make the body heal faster by increasing the blood flow.
It is not done as often now as in the past.
I have a horse who was pin fired.
He has sacres from it. He has never been lame a day since I have owned him and profroms very well for me even light jumping

Answer 4

I think it has to do with the way an ammunition cartridge is activated. When the trigger is pulled, a small pin hits the center base of the shell and causes an explosion then the round is ejected