CrazyMare
Well-Known Member
I wouldn't trim my horses feet - absolutly not. I trained for 3 years in my field & no way would my farrier think he could do my job with a bit of training & vice versa applies.
He has offered to teach me how to make sure they are looking good for a show, but I'd rather get him to pop in on his way home & buy him a beer in return! I have one shod & one unshod. He gives both equal attention & care, plus regularly watches them walk and trot up on hard and soft surfaces.
I'd always rather pay for expertise than faff around myself, potentially making things worse. I do know though, that my farrier has had longer training, and is still cheaper than the barefoot trimmer someone else uses but my horses feet look so much better.
He has offered to teach me how to make sure they are looking good for a show, but I'd rather get him to pop in on his way home & buy him a beer in return! I have one shod & one unshod. He gives both equal attention & care, plus regularly watches them walk and trot up on hard and soft surfaces.
I'd always rather pay for expertise than faff around myself, potentially making things worse. I do know though, that my farrier has had longer training, and is still cheaper than the barefoot trimmer someone else uses but my horses feet look so much better.