OK, here's a question. I'm 69, in good health, have a degree in Light Horse Management from UNH, and have worked as a vet tech for the last 35 years or so. Am I a little too old to work as a trimmer? 🤔
I'm 76 and just took over trimming my mare last year due to the early navicular diagnosis and failure of numerous farriers to make any improvement in rehabbing the long-standing long toe, crushed heel problem. My hubby is an ex-farrier (and I've fired him, too, due to the same out of date techniques.). Its a matter of physical fitness, horse-handling skill, and desire. I don't have the hand strength to do much nipping, but learning that the recommended frequent touch-ups hasten rehab meant I only rasp walls anymore. I say follow your heart and your corner of the horse world will be blessed. ❤️🙏❤️
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OK, here's a question. I'm 69, in good health, have a degree in Light Horse Management from UNH, and have worked as a vet tech for the last 35 years or so. Am I a little too old to work as a trimmer? 🤔
No!!! :) BTW I went to UNH too!
@@surefootequine well, all righty then! Thank you!
@@comesahorseman I am a bit older than you but only work on my horses, propelled to do so by the long toes left by the the pros in my area.
@@michellewal8219 thanks!
I'm 76 and just took over trimming my mare last year due to the early navicular diagnosis and failure of numerous farriers to make any improvement in rehabbing the long-standing long toe, crushed heel problem. My hubby is an ex-farrier (and I've fired him, too, due to the same out of date techniques.). Its a matter of physical fitness, horse-handling skill, and desire. I don't have the hand strength to do much nipping, but learning that the recommended frequent touch-ups hasten rehab meant I only rasp walls anymore. I say follow your heart and your corner of the horse world will be blessed. ❤️🙏❤️