I've stumbled across your channel, protocol, hoof mapping & love your work. I'm an Australian horse owner & see some foot problems in my horses. I'm just understanding the complexity of trimming, hoof care in general. In relation to balance & soundness, it makes so much sense! But very grateful for your knowledge & insights. I won't be attempting any of this myself but love the understanding! Thankyou so much for sharing! 🐴🙏
It's odd but it seems in just about every hoof trimming video that I've watched, the widest part of the foot is drawn about 1/4" too far back. I'm looking at the sole and not the hoof wall.
The measurements are for an "average" size foot (roughly 4.75" to 5.25" in width). As the foot gets smaller or larger, the measurement lengths decrease or increase respectively. There is a summary of the Widest Part of the Foot research paper on the ELPO website (www.lamenessprevention.org) under the "Information > ELPO Research" tab that includes a general range. You can contact us from that website as well for details on mini's or draft horses if you need more guidance.
You have not optimized this horse at the hoof. This horse has a problem loading the heels correctly that should be addressed by a physical therapist. (23:41) Look at the imbalance in the heel bulbs, the hoof is twisted. The medial heel bulb is less developed and looks to be more forward (underrun). The nail holes are causing lamina failure, seen by a wall flare that is at the medial toe pillar. Once the flare reaches the toe pillar the horse begins a cycle that is difficult to reverse. You know this...yet choose to do nothing. This horse should be offered the opportunity to go barefoot and work with a team that understands...there is a better way.
I've stumbled across your channel, protocol, hoof mapping & love your work. I'm an Australian horse owner & see some foot problems in my horses. I'm just understanding the complexity of trimming, hoof care in general. In relation to balance & soundness, it makes so much sense! But very grateful for your knowledge & insights. I won't be attempting any of this myself but love the understanding! Thankyou so much for sharing! 🐴🙏
I love watching them scrape or nipper the chalky stuff out of the hoof for some reason. It's just really satisfying to watch.
What knife is that your using
The knives he is using are the JH Forge Deep Belly and JH Forge Short. You can find them at www.shopedss.com and other farrier supply stores.
It's odd but it seems in just about every hoof trimming video that I've watched, the widest part of the foot is drawn about 1/4" too far back. I'm looking at the sole and not the hoof wall.
what is the name of the measuring tool you are using?
J.H. Forge Hoof Evaluator (Wing Divider) Aluminum and is made in the USA! They are nice for measuring will last a lifetime if you buy one.
It is a JH Divider produced by JH Forge. You can find them at www.shopedss.com and probably at other farrier supply stores.
Does this rule apply to any size hoof to the smallest of the horses to the tallest of the draft?
The measurements are for an "average" size foot (roughly 4.75" to 5.25" in width). As the foot gets smaller or larger, the measurement lengths decrease or increase respectively. There is a summary of the Widest Part of the Foot research paper on the ELPO website (www.lamenessprevention.org) under the "Information > ELPO Research" tab that includes a general range. You can contact us from that website as well for details on mini's or draft horses if you need more guidance.
This is a job for a blingual person. .ore professional
You have not optimized this horse at the hoof. This horse has a problem loading the heels correctly that should be addressed by a physical therapist. (23:41) Look at the imbalance in the heel bulbs, the hoof is twisted. The medial heel bulb is less developed and looks to be more forward (underrun). The nail holes are causing lamina failure, seen by a wall flare that is at the medial toe pillar. Once the flare reaches the toe pillar the horse begins a cycle that is difficult to reverse. You know this...yet choose to do nothing. This horse should be offered the opportunity to go barefoot and work with a team that understands...there is a better way.
You obviously are not educated on the biomechanics In the foot and how everything works