- Jul 26, 2010
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The farrier holding the horse's foot to trim or shoe it, is very different from the owner holding the foot.
In fact, I'd say in about 99% of horses that won't stand still for the farrier, they very easily allow the owner to pick up the feet, pick them out, etc.
It's just different when the farrier does it. The horse knows it's going to be for longer, the foot will be held in a less comfortable position(higher or on the stand), the horse has to hold very still or the trim or shoeing will be botched, plus the farrier will be nailing on, the horse knows it's different.
In fact, I'd say in about 99% of horses that won't stand still for the farrier, they very easily allow the owner to pick up the feet, pick them out, etc.
It's just different when the farrier does it. The horse knows it's going to be for longer, the foot will be held in a less comfortable position(higher or on the stand), the horse has to hold very still or the trim or shoeing will be botched, plus the farrier will be nailing on, the horse knows it's different.
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