when should they get a trim

Sancho · 06-21-2005, 09:58 PM

Hi I have a little 9 month old fillie should they start getting there hooves filed??

*BaRrEL_BaBE* · 06-21-2005, 09:59 PM

I would say so. How do they look; like, are they starting to chip?

Sancho · 06-21-2005, 10:05 PM

no chips just starting to get a little long

*BaRrEL_BaBE* · 06-21-2005, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sancho

no chips just starting to get a little long

Then I would say give your farrier a ring-a-ding and play with that little girl a lot before he/she comes.

BuddyPalAmiga · 06-21-2005, 10:17 PM

You can start anytime. Better to get them started early to catch any problems that can be worked out. Amiga was 8 months old and we are working to get a toe out problem straightened out. It has worked wonders on the right foot, but the left has been a little slower. We trim every 6-8 weeks and it costs $20. Not bad at all. Have you been working with her picking up her feet? If not, your farrier can work with you on that, and then you can practice what he teaches you for when he comes back next.
Beth

Sancho · 06-21-2005, 10:22 PM

still trying to get near her but planning head. Now just need to speed the process up a bit.

Drafty1 · 06-21-2005, 10:40 PM

My filly is three months and has already has her first trim and is getting ready for her second. Start some round corral work with her so you can catch her and start working with her feet.

Sancho · 06-22-2005, 04:28 PM

thanks for your help!!

06-21-2005, 09:58 PM	#1
Sancho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,812 Images: 108	when should they get a trim Hi I have a little 9 month old fillie should they start getting there hooves filed??

06-21-2005, 09:59 PM	#2
BaRrEL_BaBE Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 2,874 Images: 75	I would say so. How do they look; like, are they starting to chip? __________________ (¯`•.¸DoN't l00k BacK¸.•´¯)

06-21-2005, 10:17 PM	#5
BuddyPalAmiga Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: central Montana Posts: 1,692 Images: 249 Blog Entries: 4	You can start anytime. Better to get them started early to catch any problems that can be worked out. Amiga was 8 months old and we are working to get a toe out problem straightened out. It has worked wonders on the right foot, but the left has been a little slower. We trim every 6-8 weeks and it costs $20. Not bad at all. Have you been working with her picking up her feet? If not, your farrier can work with you on that, and then you can practice what he teaches you for when he comes back next. Beth __________________ Matthew 28:6 - He is not here, for He is risen as He said. Amiga, Sassy, Dolly, Missy, Lola, Velvet myspace.com/merritnbeth

06-21-2005, 10:40 PM	#7
Drafty1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,406 Images: 518 Blog Entries: 1	My filly is three months and has already has her first trim and is getting ready for her second. Start some round corral work with her so you can catch her and start working with her feet. __________________ Yeah, I guess you were riding, until you fell off.

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06-21-2005, 10:05 PM	#3
Sancho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,812 Images: 108	no chips just starting to get a little long

06-21-2005, 10:22 PM	#6
Sancho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,812 Images: 108	still trying to get near her but planning head. Now just need to speed the process up a bit.

06-22-2005, 04:28 PM	#8
Sancho Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,812 Images: 108	thanks for your help!!