Then, in my contemplation, I came across a revolution in hoof care. A technological wonder. A true godsend. People are using hand grinders to trim hooves!!! There was suddenly a light at the end of the tunnel. Hope returned.
Phil Morarre teaches people how to use a 3-lb handtool to achieve a Barefoot trim. He offers clinic and has produced a couple of DVD's for people that can't get to a clinic. He also hosts a Yahoo forum on Abrasive Horse Hoof Trimming. He is accessible and very helpful through the forum or through his website http://www.softouchnaturalhorsecare.com
- his commitment to the well-being of all equines;
- his "you can do it" encouragement for horse owners trying to care for their animals;
- and for applying technological innovation to an age-old problem.
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You might think a horse would go nuts to have you grind off some hoof. This clip will show you how Mustang Camp trains for this procedure. Find out more about our wild horse training methods at MagicMustangTamer.com
3 comments:
I am a couple of months into this now and finding that the horses are calmer and calmer every time. They really don't mind it at all. They are much better for me with a grinder than they ever were for my ex-farrier.
The best thing is that all the hoof problems I used to have are now gone. I just keep them trimmed and the hooves show how they want to be trimmed. It's like I've quit fighting nature. Since it just takes a few minutes ever couple of weeks, they never get long enough to have flares or quarter cracks.
I cannot recommend this high enough.
Patricia,
That is the first time I have heard about this. I will have to see about it.
Did you study much before you went ahead and tried it. Or did you just go for it a little at a time?
It is very, very interesting. I might just have to see how it does on one of my horses that go rear shoeless.
Ron
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Ten years later and I still think hoof grinding is the cat's meow. His DVD's were a good investment.
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