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| becdubie |
Qualified Barefoot trimmersWe pretty much gave up on finding a farrier around here that actually liked the idea of keeping a horse barefoot, so my husband went to a Pete Ramey clinic, we bought the books, rented the DVD's. I read, read, read.... For the past 3 years we have been doing it ourselves and getting better all the time.All our horses are sound and in good condidtion, our trims are OK, but I sure would like to find a qualified trimmer to come by and check that we are on track every now and then plus we are having difficulty with my daughers horse...one of her back feet turns out and sort of looks like a duck bill we're not sure how to correct that.  Where are some good resources with lists of farriers who actually think Barefoot is a good thing?
I've talked to a lot of local farriers around here and when I ask their opinion...it's always so,so...they follow the idea that if a horse is not being used, then a barefoot pasture trim is OK, but if you want to actually ride them you better think about shoes.....they even stick their noses up at boots. |
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| appellativo |
I'd check with any of the associations that certify barefoot trimmers, and usually they'll have a list of members by area, then you can call them and pick their brains on if they can come help you or they may know someone local and trustworthy. Or put notes on bulletin boards at feed stores, ask feed store personnel, etc....join a local trail riding group (search yahoo groups) or try the yahoo group barefoothorsecare. Good luck!
this turned up on google search for 'barefoot trimmers list' and there's four in Montana...I'd call them! http://www.thehorseshoof.com/trimmers.html#NW |
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| appellativo |
http://www.thehorseshoof.com/trimmerlocate.html | ||
| spurrit |
Re: Qualified Barefoot trimmers
There's a reason for that. Ranchers and outfitters are cheap as hell. If not shoeing were an option, they'd go that route. Good luck. |