The Horse’s Hoof Trimcast

4: Maintenance Trim

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:59:05 -0700

I wanted to put together a quick maintenance trim, because the hoof in the other two trimming podcasts was left too long before the trim. The trim you are about to see was performed at two weeks, instead of four. I know that most people would think that two weeks is too soon for a trim, but the wild horse trims or maintains his hooves every day. So I guess what I’m trying to get across is that consistency is the key. I try to never let my own horses go more than two weeks without a trim. If I wasn’t so lazy, I would trim every week. One thing to remember, however, is that if you make a consistent mistake in your trim, you could be the source of your horse’s hoof problems. I suggest that, if you trim your own horse, trim at every three weeks, and as your skills improve, shorten the duration to two weeks, and then to one week between trims.

This Trimcast is also available on a DVD at www.TheHorsesHoof.com

3: First power tool trim

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:25:23 -0700

Horses are dangerous mainly because of their size. If a horse was the size of a dog, there would be nothing to fear. The horse means us no harm and carries no malice toward us. The horse usually is simply trying to get away. The danger of injury usually occurs when we get in the way or try to prevent his escape. The answer to this problem is to allow the horse an escape that doesn’t involve having to go through us. This being said, stuff happens. I have had my foot and various toes broken on several occasions, been kicked a couple of times, and actually kicked in the face twice. Handling horses is dangerous, so be careful.
This Trimcast is also available on a DVD at www.TheHorsesHoof.com

2: Hand Tool Trim

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:32:36 -0700

This episode demonstrates how to trim with hand tools only. This Trimcast is also available on a DVD at www.TheHorsesHoof.com

1: Introduction

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

This episode is a general introduction to how I trim. In future episodes, I will discuss a subject of my choosing, and then possibly show another trim.

While The Horse’s Hoof Magazine encourages as much diversity in trimming styles and methods as possible, I can only show you my method. I have incorporated ideas from nearly all of the leading names in barefoot trimming, and a couple of my own. I do not trim like Pete Ramey, Jamie Jackson, Dr. Hiltrud Strasser or anyone else. I trim only like James Welz. However, my trim does have similarities to all these people’s trims and others, and I would like to thank all the people that contributed to my trimming style, even if they didn’t know about their contribution. Special thanks to my mentor Dr. Hiltrud Strasser, without whom I wouldn't be on this journey.

This Trimcast is also available on a DVD at www.TheHorsesHoof.com