Hi Ute As long as the bone is still healthy and properly formed, concavity will return with trimming, exercise and diet. If however, the bone has been subjected to persistent long term unphysiological

With the recent posts on tools and positions, I thought back to how I struggled in the beginning to do my own horses and what helped to change that. One thing was the clinics with KC who teaches the

Oh , I agree with you - I was giving a simplifiedversion. It most likely grows in unison downward and forward from the solecorium and the bars to create the sole. However , I am not so sure I agree

Hmm - not sure I agree with Ute. The ground surface of the pedal bone is covered in solar corium which produces the sole horn in a downward and forward direction. (The upper surface of the pedal bone

gloves. LOL! I learned that the hard way! Our farrier has been helping me learn to maintain Cassie's feet between his 6-week visits and is nice enough to keep me set up with a good Heller rasp.

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Stacy wrote: That is a solid, safe approach. I would say your trimmer is on the ball. -Abby -- ************************** Abby Bloxsom www.advantedgeconsulting.com

Stacy wrote: When the coffin bone sinks, the circulation becomes disrupted underneath, which affects the growth pattern of the sole. Concavity, however, isn't really IN the sole, though it seems

kawright wrote: Most aggressive & durable rasp on the market is the Heller Legend. The Black Legend is somewhat more durable but not nearly as sharp. I have used the new Columbian-made Hellers and

I would agree with that completely. In my opinionsbars are often over trimmed anyway. Unless they are grossly laid over, in whichcase they might affect the horse negatively, I think bars are there for

Thank you Ute for the explaination - that helps a lot. Which leads to another question. My trimmer didn't want to trim back the bars much because of the sinking. She felt that the coffin bone is

The sole grows from the bars forward and sidewaysand yes, a sinking CB will flatten the sole. It can only regain concavity withthe right diet, correct trim and adequate exercise. BALANCED

This is probably a stupid question...but I am trying to sort through everything I am learning about feet in an effort to return my horse to soundness permanantly. I understand that the hoof grows

Hi all! I just want to say how much I appreciate the conversations that were 'sparked' by my question of trimming from the top. I trimmed Major for the nine short weeks of his sinking episode and was

I amnot Abby, but I am a huge fan of the Heller Black master Rasp (1st choice, notcheap) and the Heller Legend as my second choice. Now that said they havebeen switched recently to OUT OF COUNTRY

Abby, You mentioned that you like a sharp rasp. The ones I can get from a local tack store are not very sharp (or inexpensive). Are there any particular brands that are sharper?? Thanks for any

Where does one locate cadaver hooves? Wonder if the local rendering plant has them? The PA Expo disections by KC are: Saturday 2/23 1-2 in Seminar Hall A and Sunday 2/24 1-2 in Seminar Hall B. Since

quicker I think my two rockies would be fine with it, after all, I use a big old shop vac to groom them and that's pretty noisy and big scary, but they love it. eye protection, leather gloves, and

I can see that happening to me too. Vicki, did you find the KC clinic worthwhile? I was thinking about it, but thought it pricey for someone just wanting to do their own two horses only 6 monthse of

I have found using the sandpaper barrel onthe dremel works pretty good getting through the cast to the aluminumshoe. It also works great on ramping the bars. Actually, itsmy favorite accessory for