It looks like no one is jumping at this. I would like to see Alex judge one to see what the "younger" crowed is looking for.
Nice go Bill
Not really.
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I think what you're seeing is a typical quarter horse hind foot
I don't think it was set in stone for all horses. But on most horses if you draw a line for the spine and a line through the widest part of the hoof...
Would you be with an apprentices or another master?
A friend made the observation that the widest part of the foot will be in a 90 degree angle to the spine.
I have been trying to figure out what I'm missing with hind feet. So I sure can't tell you. My current observation is that most toe out and the...
That is a toed out foot
That is what I'm starting to see more of when I slow down and look.
I should admit. I think rasp were better 20 to 15 years ago.
I'll see if I can get some this next week.
I could deal with fragile if someone would promise wicked sharp. I would love to cut my fingers again on a new rasp
Smitty, I am really reevaluating what I have been doing. I had the opportunity to work with a very skilled farrier the other day on my horses and he...
Tom could you post a picture or quick drawing of what you're describing?
Are you worried about it cutting itself when fatigued, or standing in his stall? do you fit your heels perpendicular to the ground when sighting down...
What is your approach to the widest part of the hind hoof on a normal horse? Do you try to make your quarters staight across from one another? Is...
Bill how often do you change out Beasts?
Bill could you post a photo of the finish job on the top side of the hoof?
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