Is this legal ?

[The_snoopster]

I met some one today that said they trim their own horses feet is that legal, or is that just for shoeing. I would not do this myself as i thought unless you have the proper training you could do alot of harm to your horse. Does anyone know if this is legal or not.

 

[vicijp]

It is only illegal to prapre a horses foot for a shoe (I think!).
I trim my ponies feet, under guidance of my farrier from about 20ft (pony hates men!).

 

[The_snoopster]

I would not know where to start even though i watch the farrier doing my three everytime. I cocked up just trimming my fringe once and that was a disaster that took 4 weeks to repair so will definately leave my horses feet alone : )

 

[kerilli]

yes, you are allowed to trim your horses' feet. i was taught to do it by a farrier years ago (over many months, he and his wife were staying with me!) and it is a godsend to be able to, ditto having the right tools and knowing how to take a shoe off quickly and easily. (i think all horsey people should be able to do the latter, sometimes it's essential to get a moved shoe off immediately...)
my former farrier said i did a better job on my horses' feet than most farriers would, because i spend absolutely ages faffing about with them to get them as perfect as i can...!

 

[Chico Mio]

LOL, kerelli, you sound like my OH He spends ages getting FB's feet right and because he has spent so many hours following him on another horse he knows exactly how he walks and how his shoes will wear and hooves will grow. Now he is getting to grips with Ari who has feet like dustbin lids in comparison!

 

[Ali2]

Yep, as others have said totally legal, it's only illegal to prepare a foot to receive a shoe if you are not a farrier. My OH keeps our lads toes rolled between trims.

 

[WishfulThinker]

The people that have my boy on loan do his feet themselves. I was thinking of learning how to do it so that I could do them myself as his feet are v strong and grow slowly, so with general use and over the course of about 4 months he only ever needs a rebalance never a trim!

 

[Donkeymad]

Yes, a trim on your own horse and not done in preparation for shoeing is perfectly legal.

 

[Fizzimyst]

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I cocked up just trimming my fringe once and that was a disaster that took 4 weeks to repair so will definately leave my horses feet alone : )

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LMFAO

 

[ofcourseyoucan]

you can do your own trims, but cannot or shouldnt trim for financial gain unless qualified and got indemnity insurance. i prefer to pay the farrier who is fully trained, qualified and insured to trim and balance. the old saying NO FOOT NO HORSE is so true and a little knowledge is a dangerous thing!

 

[lilym]

it's legal as long as you aren't preparing the foot to be shod.....I trim my own ponies under supervision of my farrier - he does them every 3rd or so trim just to check balance etc...I learnt to trim years ago when one yard i was on insisted we use this really terrible farrier - my horse ended up lame after her cut her feet so short - I took to timming and rasping her myself and never had any more trouble with her!! Thankfully that was the one and only bad farrier I have come across - the chap I employ now id fantastic!