Professional Horse Shoeing
Slide Show 1-13
Shoeing Tips On How To Keep Your Farrier Happy
Your responsibility before the appointment,
*Teach your horse to stand tied.
*Teach your horse that it is ok to pick up any leg for 2-3 minutes.
*Teach your horse to stand on three legs.
*Teach him not to lean, pull away, and jerk.
*Get your horse accustom to a spray bottle.
*This is your job not the farrier.
*This training should be done on a consistent basis so the horse can learn to trust the handler.
*These tips should be done well in advance of your appointment with the farrier.
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Some suggestions to help you and your Farrier with your appointment.
*It is preferable to call and make your appointment for shoeing ONE week in advance.
*You can request to be put on a shoeing call list.
*Let the Farrier know what you want done. (Shoes, Trims, Who? )
*If your needs change before the farrier gets there, have the courtesy to call him
and let him know so he can adjust his schedule.
*Do your horses have any special needs? Let your Farrier know when you make the appointment.
*Have your horses in an area that makes it easy for the farrier to catch them.
*Provide an area that is level, secure and shaded (if you can) with proper tying post.
*Horses Muddy?
*Groom your horses hindquarters and shoulders if they are muddy. Also "scrape" mud off the hooves,
don't wash them with water. Dry clean hooves are best to work with.
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Now for the Farrier visit
*Have plenty of fly spray on hand.
* You can offer to hold your young horse, but don't get offended if your offer is rejected.
* Don't make the Farrier ask for his fee. Promptly pay him when the shoeing is done.
* Ask him when the next shoeing will be scheduled.
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We ask that you maintain a regular trimming and or shoeing cycle to avoid problems in the future.
If you are interested in having your horse shod on a six or eight week schedule
call Dale at 5095312581.
Providing Shoeing and Trimming Services for:
Richland, Kennewick, Pasco,
West Richland, Benton City,
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