Posted by Dave Purves CF on April 30, 2004 at 22:46:08:
In Reply to: I want learn to trim my horses hooves posted by Leslie E Mead Jr on April 30, 2004 at 19:56:02:
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: I need help in finding out where to find the best information on self teaching on how to trim my horses hooves. Thankyou Les.
Les, There is a miriad of books and videos that you can purchase from the business on this site. But I would seriously recommend finding a local farrier and riding with them when you can and get some first hand guidance. You may even want to consider enrolling in a two week shoeing course somewhere that will at least get you under horses and learning some anatomy and physiology. I'm all for owners that want to trim thier own but I hate when they call me and say I've been trimming my own and now it's lame can you come fix it. I show up once they watch intently and then try to emulate what I did only to call me back in 4 months to do it again. Get a good foundation with someone that knows and have at it.
Good luck and have fun
Dave