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I have a small companion pony who has been trimmed monthly, the method used appears to be let the toes grow out while trimming the wall flat from heel to toe, the hoof appears to be longer than when we started and this is after a year.
I would appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction of resources that could explain if this way of trimming is a bad idea and how it could be corrected. Thank you.
 
This sounds like a trim associated with the people who must not be named on here.

These posts/pages may be helpful in learning more about them (read the lengthy comments). The claim that laminitis is not caused by diet was made by them.
https://www.facebook.com/HoofStudies/posts/pfbid0wSn19EWW2Kj2cWNTvp7ugX6GNRXWw8jrrbdgWou8ptdUPZcN9ZZutAzmHvUJo7KEl
https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidMarlin/posts/pfbid0wea7vMfG8SybatoDQcEuUdpvU31bkg7woSnLDtHbESgwNKMvKUr2ogPUVXUFxP24l

There were threads on this in Vet but they have been pulled, I think.
 
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Burnttoast said:
This sounds like a trim associated with the people who must not be named on here.

These posts/pages may be helpful in learning more about them (read the lengthy comments). The claim that laminitis is not caused by diet was made by them.
https://www.facebook.com/HoofStudies/posts/pfbid0wSn19EWW2Kj2cWNTvp7ugX6GNRXWw8jrrbdgWou8ptdUPZcN9ZZutAzmHvUJo7KEl
https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidMarlin/posts/pfbid0wea7vMfG8SybatoDQcEuUdpvU31bkg7woSnLDtHbESgwNKMvKUr2ogPUVXUFxP24l

There were threads on this in Vet but they have been pulled, I think.
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Thank you
 
You need a new trimmer, immediately :(

But do please take some photos as per the video I posted, and keep taking them regularly - you need a good-quality record for yourself as it's really easy not to notice gradual changes.
 
Sorry, hopeless with photos, pony toes in but the hoof looks awful, presume that the so called growing out the toe to achieve better hoofs is not working
 
Burnttoast said:
You need a new trimmer, immediately :(

But do please take some photos as per the video I posted, and keep taking them regularly - you need a good-quality record for yourself as it's really easy not to notice gradual changes.
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Thank you, I have taken photos but they were not good enough, I will definitely take on board your advice. These feet are the result of monthly trims over a year.
 
Hi, in case it is useful I wrote a longish post on this thread which points to the David Landerville Facebook and website. He has a lot of content , some of which is free, which I hope will be helpful.
Wishing you the best of luck, I think your horse will need a lot of gradual work doing on a short trim period.

Reacher

Post in thread 'Pics. Very upright, high heel feet'

Reacher said:
They do look quite high to me though I’m no expert. I have been binge watching David Landerville on Facebook and YouTube.
I don’t want to miss quote him, and recommend you watch his videos but he seems to be saying too high heels tips the weight onto the toe, causing erosion of the tip of the bone. his general approach is to lower the heels (if they are too high) and lower and contour the frog and heel so that the heel area is comfortable and has room for the structures without pinching then the horse rests its weight onto the heel instead of the toe. This promotes development of the...
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I also like David Landervilles page. Has your trimmer said why they're trimming like this? It will be doing the pony's soft tissues and posture no good at all for the foot to be so long. Communication between owner and hoofcare provider and other professionals involved in an animal's care is crucial and I would also say absolutely trust your gut. If something feels off or doesn't look right ask questions and ask why and if the answers are unsatisfactory in anyway find a new provider.
 
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