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| Posted: Thu Feb 2nd, 2012 04:06 pm |
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TheBlaze G.O.G Community Member 
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A little over a year ago I decided that I wanted to learn to trim my horses' hooves. Over the last year I've worked on the friends' horses and some client horses. I've grown to love it so much that I decided I needed to know more. I have enrolled in the Equine Sciences Academy to get my Equine Sciences degree and Hoof Care Certification! I'm now in my first term and loving it! The program is designed for people to progress at their own pace so that they can continue with their daily lives. My goal is to be certified by next summer! I couldn't be happier! Last edited on Thu Feb 2nd, 2012 04:07 pm by TheBlaze ____________________ ~Tina Wishes are horses, and I fly! |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 3rd, 2012 05:35 pm |
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NOELLEE G.O.G Community Member 
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This is really good! I have been getting "pre-schooled" for now with my own horses going barefoot. All five did very good, we just sold our TWH mare, and she rode well on the trail barefoot for her new owner. I picked up a new QH on Monday, and first thing yesterday I got his hooves properly balanced with a barefoot trim. Luckily, he is young and only had one set of shoes done, but just this one set was not properly set on a balanced hoof and was already causing a trend towards contracted heels. He is doing fine now, the heels are expanding quickly and he is putting down heel first landings. But I agree, it is exciting to develop an understanding of a properly balanced barefoot trim!
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| Posted: Fri Feb 3rd, 2012 11:24 pm |
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sdlepal Ranch Hand 
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Good for you Tina! Keep your back strong.
____________________ Pam and Cowboy Casey |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 10th, 2012 04:11 am |
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Pattilou G.O.G Community Member 
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Kudos to you.... I would love to trim my own horse, but not brave enough yet. I have a great barefoot trimmer. We boot when we need too ..... and we fly down the trail Patti http://youtu.be/OaS8vskoCuM
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11th, 2012 01:20 pm |
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karenlexsc G.O.G Community Member 
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Whew, Tina, bless your heart! You have chosen a back breaking job to learn. I am with Pam, keep that back strong. But happy for you that you are so passionate about it. I wonder how farriers have any skin on their hands from watching them use that rasp!
____________________ Karen No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. ~Winston Churchill |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11th, 2012 03:02 pm |
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TheBlaze G.O.G Community Member
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Gloves! I always, always wear gloves! I started out only being able to do 2 hooves a day. Then, I worked up to a whole horse. It still takes me about an hour to do one horse. When I'm in shape I can do 2 horses in one day. But, I have a herniated disc in my neck so I've had 6 weeks off. And I'll probably have another 2 before I can go back to trimming. I'll start back very, very slowly so I don't reinjure myself. But, I find it's like working out. I trim. Eat lots of protein. Stretch. And give myself 2 days off to recuperate. That helps build up my back muscles. I also make sure that when I'm trimming I'm concentrating on my own biomechanics. Strong posture. Balance. Take breaks as needed to stand up and stretch and drink water. Over the summer I was lifting weights and running and I got to a point where I could trim 2 horses in one day and not be sore the next day! I'm going to work back up to that one step at at time! But, this time I'm going to have so much more knowledge, research, and information to help me along the way!
____________________ ~Tina Wishes are horses, and I fly! |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11th, 2012 04:59 pm |
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sdlepal Ranch Hand
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I do admire any one who can trim and shoe a horse. It is so hard on ones body, you would have to keep in shape. That would certianly give you a good reason to keep up with fitness! Patti, your horse is a pretty mover!
____________________ Pam and Cowboy Casey |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 11th, 2012 10:45 pm |
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TheBlaze G.O.G Community Member
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I turned 30 last year. I've never been exceptionally athletic despite riding horses my whole life and swordfighting these last 10 years. But, I certainly notice things aren't as young as they once were, including my metabolism. It motivates me to stay fit. As fit as I feel I need to be that is.
____________________ ~Tina Wishes are horses, and I fly! |
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