Here's a video from farrier Jorgen Briers from Belgium which is worth watching. It's already had 3 million views on Youtube which I think is pretty impressive. Using an angle grinder for hoof trimming can leave a reasonably tidy job!
What’s going on with these feet?
Q Hi David. We are trying find a big, safe, suitable horse for my husband to learn to ride on - he is keen on taking up hunting. We have found a horse who seems great in all respects - except his feet! I have included a shot that we took when we tried him …
Hoof trimming photo
Hoof trimming photo The Friday photo this week - trimming in the paddock. I always preferred the 12" nippers, probably because that's what I grew up using. They're easier to use and less handle to stick into the horse! I understand most farriers prefer 14 or 15" nippers but I don't know why.... Photo courtesy …
How often do young horses need to be trimmed?
How often do young horses (yearlings, two-year-olds etc) need to be trimmed? My farrier says every two to three weeks, as being unshod their hooves grow really fast. But most people I know get their young ones trimmed MUCH less frequently than that. I have a yearling colt and I want to do what is …
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Farrier Photo: A clean shoeing surface
It's always handy to have a clean and level surface to work on when trimming and shoeing. Sometimes this isn't quite possible! I love living in New Zealand but this is what farriers experience from time to time. Photo copyright Antonia Steeg
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