repete134@... wrote: I think I already covered my butt on this one - poorly phrased the first time. I was talking about well-applied heart bars vs a bad trim. I do NOT disagree with this. That

<shotgun.ranch@...> wrote: I'd like to know how far he travels and his #. As far as your experience with him - it's a miracle you found him. Shirl

Shirl That's the unfortunate thing...........he's really trying to slow down. He pretty much stays on the westside of Phoenix...in Waddell....Buckeye...Goodyear and such. However, Jo Ann (remember her

Hi Claire, I think many will now do what your farrier did, but often a little prettyer. Great to find the right man for the job. I have just started another johnthevet photo album - examples. I

I want to take a minute here to explain another important reason why general discussions of barefoot vs shoes are not appropriate for this list. **Laminitic feet are not normal** Obvious? Maybe, but

each I don't think I understand your point here, John. Underrun heels are underrun heels regardless of the length/position of the toe. Judging by the response in Tamera's coronary band, RF, in the

<shotgun.ranch@...> wrote: What the farrier did was correct. Not shocking at all. Constantly lowering heels and not addressing the toes correctly will also encourage a hoof to under run. It is

--- In ECHoof@..., "thefeet2003" <mmmeer@...> wrote: BTW, > been there, done that too. Yes, it is barefoot trimmers like that which > give it a bad rap. > > Monica Meer CP >

Claire... I hope that this list can help more horse owners in what you have learned. Through our escapades here in NH, a few horse owners have begun to recognize what the foot should look like, how

I agree, John. I would do something similar if the situation called for it, but I would have rounded it all the way around the hoof. I am sure the horse was fine with it, but I am anal and would

This link is to a popular midwest horseshoeing school. They only have a 6 week course and most of it is about shoeing with only 30 hours of lecture on anatomy?????? There is no apprentice

John, Joker's radiographs were taken March 9. He was trimmed and reset March 6. How would you suggest I proceed with removing his shoes and pads? He is currently walking heel first. Should I

repete134@... wrote: This link is to a highly respected farrier training program. They have a 16 week, 640-hour course, and require candidates to have acquired some basic skills before they

--- In ECHoof@..., Abby Bloxsom <dearab@...> wrote: Have we not all seen > misguided practitioners of just about every skill known to man? Is > there any benefit to taking any kind of

Talk about absolute GEMS!! These are really good basic questions totuck away and refer to before interviewing someone! I'd add that if youget someone who's quite brusk and tends to short Yes/No

Tried once before to change the subject line and am trying once more b/c clearly that is the lead on this article. How about putting together a list of questions horse owners can and should ask when

should Great idea Nancy !!! 1--In addition to Abby's length of apprentice and/or experience with a particular issue or method. (Personally,I would like to see someone who has looked into/studied

Well, ya, TRUE & good point Abby!!!! Unless,perhaps, someone is in an area where there are several of those -- but eventhen, I think I'd want to go and SEE several of those that each had

--- In ECHoof@..., "Claire C. Cox-Wilson" <shotgun.ranch@...> wrote: Claire's questions are great, but what about people like me who fell head first into this tarpit of IR and laminitis

Absolutely true, the less one knows about a subject, the more difficult itis to try to judge the skill and knowledge of those who are supposed to be"experts." This is also why its so crucial for