Yes he is a little tight. The right front is flush with the horn wall. He was slightly toed out on that hoof and this is the first time the horse...
Went to look at a horse belonging to a friend of my wife. She said the horse was trimmed 3-4 weeks ago, but it didn't look right. It had cracks in...
Why buy when you can make. Looks like a good start!
Probably like you, except in Idaho.
The stable where this horse stood was closed due to the owners getting divorced. The owner called and asked if I would go to another place...
Ditto Zack!!
Becareful of putting too much Superfast on too thick at once, it gets hot. Put a layer on, let it dry, then another layer after it cools a bit.
No sand block??? When I was in that part of the world, sand was all I got to see. Get a little glue and make your own block`:D !! Great job on...
Yesterday I was at the Danish /Nordic Competition. It was the first time I watched the horse shoe part. I was watching the trim. I wanted ask...
When doing a side pass or other movements into himself, the hoof would move too far under him. By having a lateral support there is more ground...
That's the reason I built this guy. He takes all the work out of that tool steel!! [ATTACH]
This is one I did today. I always build hind shoes for it due to the swing he'g got. After I started putting this type of shoe on, the trainer and...
I'm guessing the horse is going barefoot? Need to clean it out and see where it goes. Sand and stuff packed up into the hoof like that can cause...
Couldn't have said it better. I also think there are times when we all get our necks stuck out for us with our doing it our selves.
Given the situation as is, If the horse continues to go the right way, I will shoe it the same next time. If the horse does not improve or go...
Yes Tom, it is.
Hey, some great pics. Lots of history here. Great looking forge and hood.
Thanks Travis, I appreciate it. We all know that sometimes our job is a thankless, tough position, but the big thing to me is what's best for the...
I think everyone will agree and so will I it was a tough spot, but an emergency. I wouldn't have trailered the horse, but there are so many vets...
Rick, How much extra do you charge for doing a package like that?
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