DancingJester
Well-Known Member
What do you think of barefoot trimmers?
So I used my first on tuesday, and since my horse is terrified of farrier, they fight with him, and hold his legs, won't let go then frighten him more. I decided that's it, its not improving with the numerous farrier I've used, he's still foot sore and can become lame easily, I have used many different farrier and finely found one what I'm happier with, but my horse still reacts badly to him, the farrier still hates my horse and my horse still (all be it less) goes lame and foot sore. I used a barefoot trimmer, she was lovely, has done years of training in the usa and new zealand, I very interesting, is not expensive, and for the first time ever, my horse gave in not because of fear but because he let her trim him, she was there for an hour and a half and because I'd said he was difficult she deliberately didn't book anyone after him, so she could spend as long as she needed. I was more than impressed. Also, yes he is still a bit lame, but he is definitely less lame. However I understand the difference in methods and trims and have heard people very anti bare foot. And people say they do it wrong and could cripple a horse. So far I haven't seen this in my bare foot trimmer, but what does everyone else think of them?
So I used my first on tuesday, and since my horse is terrified of farrier, they fight with him, and hold his legs, won't let go then frighten him more. I decided that's it, its not improving with the numerous farrier I've used, he's still foot sore and can become lame easily, I have used many different farrier and finely found one what I'm happier with, but my horse still reacts badly to him, the farrier still hates my horse and my horse still (all be it less) goes lame and foot sore. I used a barefoot trimmer, she was lovely, has done years of training in the usa and new zealand, I very interesting, is not expensive, and for the first time ever, my horse gave in not because of fear but because he let her trim him, she was there for an hour and a half and because I'd said he was difficult she deliberately didn't book anyone after him, so she could spend as long as she needed. I was more than impressed. Also, yes he is still a bit lame, but he is definitely less lame. However I understand the difference in methods and trims and have heard people very anti bare foot. And people say they do it wrong and could cripple a horse. So far I haven't seen this in my bare foot trimmer, but what does everyone else think of them?