Posted by Phil Armitage on May 03, 2002 at 20:39:34:
In Reply to: Re: Stud Chains posted by Ann on May 02, 2002 at 13:51:38:
: : Before we all start using various and sundry restraint methods on these horses, it might be informative to go to:
: : www.law.utexas.edu/dawson/
: : Then go to : "Case Law for Horsemen" and scroll down to the section called: "Ground Accidents".
: : While there are several cases involving farriers, the other cases make for some interesting reading too.
: : Forewarned is forearmed.
: : Rick
: Wow! I took a peek and now I want to live in a bubble. I wonder if Ray's case will show up there.
: When ever I need to use a shank or twitch I always leave the decision up to the owner and have them apply what ever corrective/restraining aid they think will work. I don't do horses unless the owner is home. Too many bad experiences. I had one clien who's pinto mare stood perfectly for three feet to be shod but the one hind foot was a nightmare. She would stand great for trim but once I started nailing, watch out, even if I just pretended to nail! First time owner was there and I wouldn't do that foot after trying a couple of times. She had vet out, he could find no reason, so she had me back out to try again and had to leave when I got there. I twitched the mare, leaving twitch on for only two quick nails at a time, then removing and rubbing and petting, then would try without it, forget it. So twitched her for last two nails, but client came back and caught me, boy was she mad. Never got asked back out. Live and Learn. Ann
Ann, it is probably a blessing in disquise that you didnt get asked back. Real horsemen and women don't expect there Farrier to get hurt trying to do a bad horse. I have many clients who will work with there horse if they won't stand for me to shoe or trim. These are the clients that you want and keep. Sometimes horses have a mental issue with banging and nailing, maybe had a bad experience. I will glue the shoe on with the superfast and try to set in a couple of nails if I can. Tranqs work well too. Do a good job, be reliable, on time and honest and you will find that many horse people in your area will want to keep you healthy for awhile so that they can keep a good Farrier.
Phil