Trimming Restrictions
When I first picked up my rasp, I kept these trimming guidelines and restrictions in mind. By keeping them them in my head I was able to cautiously begin to trim our horses hooves without fearing the worst; over-trimming and subsequent lameness from invasive trimming.
I would reassure myself as I nervously held and used my rasp and farriers knives that if I stuck to these guidelines, at least I would not be over trimming. As time progressed, I gradually became able to “read the hoof” and trim accordingly, but this takes time and confidence, hence the value in understanding these guidelines when you start out.
In addition if you are working with a farrier, who may not be familiar with a barefoot trim, by understanding these guidelines, you will be in a much stronger position to see if how they are trimming your horses hooves is appropriate or not, or is even remotely like a barefoot trim….. continue reading this page……
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Hi Sarah
Love the web site i am totally hooked. What a wonderful person you are. A few questions. Where did you get trained in barefoot trimming. Why is alf alfa not good for barefoot horses. Is soya oil ok for them for condition and slow release energy or does it have to be linseed. And what should I feed my foal when it is ready to eat. In the past I have used Baileys foal creep, but now embarking on my life and my horses life of natural horsemanship I am a little wooried about the foal and lactating mum. Help
PS I am in spain.