Fellow Horse Hoof Trimmers Unite! Or shoers!

[Peaches Lee]

Who knew a thread about hoof trimming would be so long?!

The pics are really nice to see! I wish the States were more horsey and had events like they do in Europe. I can't wait to go to Holland next year and hopefully visit the land of the Friesians!

 

[seminolewind]

Well, OneHorse, I think it's beneficial to learn trimming and the basics of how to put a shoe on from 2 weeks at a farrier school. I feel it would help me with thoughts on a potential horse that would be better of with shoes.

Then I plan on looking for classes on ELPO mapping.

I would also like to take a class with Epona shoe use with glue on for those who can't go barefoot for a while, or just for those horses that need the protection but don't want the nails. I've had my horse barefoot for 8 years, and because of a crumbly limestone road I had to use to get to the trails, I did 2 cycles of shoes and the nails caused her hoof walls to chip and crack when they were nice and healthy without shoes. I have moved to a place with lots of soft riding and the road outside is flat asphalt, no rocks, so there's no need for shoes.

But yes, it's far more important to do a correct trim, even horses with shoes need a good trim . But learning a bit about shoes can only add to my education.

Good?

 

[casportpony]

Well, OneHorse, I think it's beneficial to learn trimming and the basics of how to put a shoe on from 2 weeks at a farrier school. I feel it would help me with thoughts on a potential horse that would be better of with shoes.

Then I plan on looking for classes on ELPO mapping.

I would also like to take a class with Epona shoe use with glue on for those who can't go barefoot for a while, or just for those horses that need the protection but don't want the nails. I've had my horse barefoot for 8 years, and because of a crumbly limestone road I had to use to get to the trails, I did 2 cycles of shoes and the nails caused her hoof walls to chip and crack when they were nice and healthy without shoes. I have moved to a place with lots of soft riding and the road outside is flat asphalt, no rocks, so there's no need for shoes.

But yes, it's far more important to do a correct trim, even horses with shoes need a good trim . But learning a bit about shoes can only add to my education.

Good?

I agree.

-Kathy

 

[seminolewind]

Who knew a thread about hoof trimming would be so long?!

The pics are really nice to see! I wish the States were more horsey and had events like they do in Europe. I can't wait to go to Holland next year and hopefully visit the land of the Friesians!

I lived in Germany for a few years and they always had horse competitions on TV. It's like it was important to them.
I wish more were interested here too.
One thing I discovered a few years ago is that I live in Florida, and Florida is very horse friendly. They have marked equestrian trails in most parks.

I hope we can keep this thread going.

 

[casportpony]

Check this out:
http://liveoakinternational.com/

-Kathy

 

[seminolewind]

Yea, we have a lot of competitions in our 8 months of perfect weather (winter?) Even in Tampa. And quite a few schooling shows. The big names bring their horses down here during the winter .

 

[Peaches Lee]

It must be nice to see some good shows, around here it's mostly game shows (barrels, pole bending stuff) so I don't really get to see my discipline that often, probably once or twice a year. I would love to see a combined driving show.

 

[casportpony]

Many places that do 3-day eventing also hold driving events.

-Kathy

 

[seminolewind]

Who are you taking farrier school with? I would recommend training with a barefoot trimmer (a good one) instead of a farrier school.

Yea, I never made it to the farrier school. But I did sign up for a clinic for trimming in Ocala. I can stay in our camper. I don't think I want to do shoes. That may be too much for me.

That lady that owns the horse with the bad hooves. She keeps calling me but I don't call her back. I don't know what to do. I feel like she could have stuck up for me more because I stuck my neck out for her horse. But it seemed like she just went along with the trainer who blew her off and now is bending over backwards to do everything for her horse. You know , all the stuff I suggested, and was called clueless about.

Anyway, I don't know what to do about the phone calls. Aside from not sticking up for me for her horse, I feel like she is needy for attention, and all I will hear about is what good care she gives her horse. I got tired of that as well. So do I just not call her?

 

[casportpony]

Sorry you didn't get to the farrier school, that's a bummer. As for the lady, I'd stay away from her, lol, why add any stress to your life?

-Kathy