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Farrier Services & Methods
Keeping things simple and applying the basic fundamentals of horseshoeing is how I approach each case.
Shoeing Process
My shoeing process begins by observing the horse from all angles. I walk around the horse looking at not just the hooves and legs but the conformation of the entire horse. Each horse is then walked toward me and away from me. If possible I like to watch the horse while it is being ridden and performing its job. After evaluating the horse I make an assessment and plan the way I want to trim and shoe the horse. Next to trimming the feet evaluation the horse’s conformation is the most important step in the shoeing process.
Ongoing Schedule
I shoe most of the horses under my care on a five week rotation. Clients are given the next appointment after each visit and called a week ahead of time as a reminder. It is important to keep your horse on a regular shoeing schedule because the feet are constantly growing out of balance. If clients have questions, concerns, or problems they are welcome to bring them to my attention.
Hoof Care Tips
Don’t be fooled by fancy names and gimmicks
- A good well balanced trim is still and always will be the best hoof care you can provide for your horse.
- Calling a trim ‘natural’ or ‘barefoot’, etc, doesn’t make it better.
It is the owners responsibility to help keep the shoes on the horses feet.
- Use proper fitting bell boots when turning horses outside.
- Fix mats, boards and other objects in stall that horse could get hoof caught on.
- Don’t turn horses out in extreme pasture conditions (mud, ice, etc).
A six week shoeing/trimming interval is long for most horses
- Performance horses should be done in shorter intervals (4 to 5 weeks).
- Horses with confirmation defects or abnormal feet will benefit from a shorter interval.
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Call or text me at 419-302-7600