milesjess
Well-Known Member
I'm sorry but I'd be pee'd off! He is a professional and whether he is 'just doing his job' doesn't justify kicking a customers horse IMO. When did kicking a horse or hitting it with a rasp become acceptable if they are moving or not lifting a leg quick enough?
I'd expect a farrier to give him a sharp nudge or similar but not a kick! So I think your right to be annoyed. Im not saying I don't hit my horse, because I do when he needs it but if he had been hit with a rasp or kicked I'd expect him to be behaving in such a way that it was justified.
I agree that a small majority of farriers simply lose patience and react! Easily done when they are stressed and have a busy schedule.
I wonder if the OP's horse ended up lame or injured, would people view the farriers actions differently...
I'd expect a farrier to give him a sharp nudge or similar but not a kick! So I think your right to be annoyed. Im not saying I don't hit my horse, because I do when he needs it but if he had been hit with a rasp or kicked I'd expect him to be behaving in such a way that it was justified.
I agree that a small majority of farriers simply lose patience and react! Easily done when they are stressed and have a busy schedule.
I wonder if the OP's horse ended up lame or injured, would people view the farriers actions differently...