Demonstrating hoof trimming

Suzannah · 05-02-2008, 05:16 AM

buck1173, thanks for that. I did have a friend who is barefoot trimmer demonstrate for me, then come out another time and she did a foot and I did a foot, but I think I need a refresher.

Plowing on through JB. It's a lot of technical stuff that is geared, I think, as buck1173 said, to someone who has a bit mroe familiarity with terms, anatomy, etc. I am waiting for it to click...

I may skip to the end and watch a couple, then come back to where I was. Right now it's just a bunch of jargon, and I need to see.

JBandRio · 05-02-2008, 05:27 AM

I think if you have your friend come back out after you've seen and digested some of the video stuff it will start making a LOT more sense

I think Pete doesn't want people skipping to the "fun stuff" because to just do that and then try to go trim wouldn't necessarily be a good thing for the horse. But for what you're needing, there is nothing wrong at all

Buck, I think our last 2 posts were right on top of each other

buck1173 · 05-02-2008, 05:34 AM

haha, JB, yep.

Yeah, Suzannah, if I hadn't had 2 4 hour lessons freshly under my belt when I got Pete's series, I woudn't have had the first clue on what he was talking about.

If you haven't seen this website, try this: http://www.barefoothorse.com/

the "do trim" section shows before & after trimming. Marjorie Smith actually lives in my neck of the woods (near Phili) and it was her I contacted when I wanted to start trimming myself... she doesn't teach, trim or train anymore, she's retired, but she will do phone, video and email consultations, and she's happy to recommend someone in your area that can help. She put me in touch with a friend of hers that got me started.

Also look here if you haven't yet: http://www.ironfreehoof.com/

there is a very very very indepth photo series of before & after and how to actually trim.

This is tough stuff going it alone though... like learning how to cook just by following a book... I always failed at my dark roux until I actually saw it done on TV... trimming is just one of those things...

good luck

Finallyownhorse · 05-02-2008, 07:54 AM

Suzannah, I dug out my hoof jack stand and listed it for sale if you are interested.

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...nt-197291.html

05-02-2008, 05:16 AM	#11
Suzannah Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 534 Images: 60	buck1173, thanks for that. I did have a friend who is barefoot trimmer demonstrate for me, then come out another time and she did a foot and I did a foot, but I think I need a refresher. Plowing on through JB. It's a lot of technical stuff that is geared, I think, as buck1173 said, to someone who has a bit mroe familiarity with terms, anatomy, etc. I am waiting for it to click... I may skip to the end and watch a couple, then come back to where I was. Right now it's just a bunch of jargon, and I need to see. __________________

05-02-2008, 05:27 AM	#12
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 24,491 Images: 146 Blog Entries: 12	I think if you have your friend come back out after you've seen and digested some of the video stuff it will start making a LOT more sense I think Pete doesn't want people skipping to the "fun stuff" because to just do that and then try to go trim wouldn't necessarily be a good thing for the horse. But for what you're needing, there is nothing wrong at all Buck, I think our last 2 posts were right on top of each other __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - You can't hit me with all those snowballs!

05-02-2008, 05:34 AM	#13
buck1173 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,367 Images: 18 Blog Entries: 1	haha, JB, yep. Yeah, Suzannah, if I hadn't had 2 4 hour lessons freshly under my belt when I got Pete's series, I woudn't have had the first clue on what he was talking about. If you haven't seen this website, try this: http://www.barefoothorse.com/ the "do trim" section shows before & after trimming. Marjorie Smith actually lives in my neck of the woods (near Phili) and it was her I contacted when I wanted to start trimming myself... she doesn't teach, trim or train anymore, she's retired, but she will do phone, video and email consultations, and she's happy to recommend someone in your area that can help. She put me in touch with a friend of hers that got me started. Also look here if you haven't yet: http://www.ironfreehoof.com/ there is a very very very indepth photo series of before & after and how to actually trim. This is tough stuff going it alone though... like learning how to cook just by following a book... I always failed at my dark roux until I actually saw it done on TV... trimming is just one of those things... good luck __________________ Horses generally are doing fine until the people show up—DESMOND loads of snowballs & hugs and a visit from the Great-Valentines Day-Thanksgiving-Halloweeny-Bunny-O'Santa-of-Doom! [blush]

05-02-2008, 07:54 AM	#14
Finallyownhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southeastern South Dakota Posts: 2,487 Images: 209	Suzannah, I dug out my hoof jack stand and listed it for sale if you are interested. http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...nt-197291.html __________________ Fitness Goal: Size 8 by May 8 Vanna, 21 year old appaloosa Ace, 23 year old solid paint

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