Posted by Jim R. on October 15, 2003 at 14:39:15:
In Reply to: Trimming BLM Horse posted by Peggy Riley on October 15, 2003 at 09:08:39:
Peggy,
I have responded to your questions below.
: We will bring home a 3yr BLM gelding Saturday. His feet desperately need trimming. He has been gentled by the previous owners and the people have done a lot of work with him. He has had his feet done several times in the last year. My farrier is 65 yrs old and is need of shoulder surgery and I won't but him at risk. What can we except from this horse?
> Peggy, you just walked into a -very- dangerous situation if you are asking this question. My first question is what experience do you have with horses? I truly hope you won't say , "none".
Should we work with him awhile before having someone experienced with wild horses trim him?
>Not without professional assistance.
His front hooves are so long they are breaking off. Previous owner says his hooves grow very fast and they acknowledged they had not had it done in several months.
> B.S. this is called neglect and is very, very irresponsible. Why couldn't the horse be trimmed in several months? You better ask the previous owners quickly before even considering asking someone to attempt trimming.
Is there a special trim for these wild horses?
> No, the internal structures are the same and needs to be balanced in refference to them. This will vary from person to person. It's not a good idea to tell a Farrier how they should trim all it will do is blow up in your face.
: Thanks.