What ya going to use for nails?
One thing I would do John, if you got the place and time is to watch the horse work after shoeing. Many times I've seen problems and then been able...
John, I always raise the toe a bit, think of them like a snow ski. this way it helps ease the hoof through the ground. When punching holes, I never...
Very interesting read Tom, thanks for posting it.
I'm glad I don't have to deal with that problem
If I was you, I wouldn't go anything less than 1/2", 3/4" would be better.
I also got a good list of customers. Over a period of time I've weeded out the bad ones. Most all know I enjoy a good cup of coffee and have one...
Looks like Sherman can go on the march with his purple people eaters!! Looks good Tom. Same thing on the backs?
Stamped shoes - so easy to make, why not just turn and punch the holes yourself?
Congrats David. Anytime you complete a course while holding down a business is a great achievement. Now when you take that breath of fresh air, you...
I've heard Germany is a little wet this year. Might take your 4 buckles with.
If the horse respects me, I respect the horse. I begin with the lowest form of discipline necessary and go from there.
Smitty, My only rule is "I try to treat every horse as if it was my own."
You noticed that as well! My video camera's power ran out in the middle. What was missed was him working to lift the legs. I think he was more...
Something we all know, but many of the owners just think they are something cute running around on the field and don't bother about the training...
I remember some of the youngsters we worked on once ;)
One positive thing, the owner had trained the two to go and stand in the stocks. He worked with them there, so there were no real explosive...
They are just a young pair who haven't worked much. He hadn't trained much with them and he had the stocks, so why not!! The first one wasn't so...
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