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Thank you so much! I'll get another video up soon!

Thanks, it was really fun, and I'm excited to do a show with Candy!

Thank you so much 😀

Hi there! Thank you! I am also brand new to endurance riding, this is my first year! I have completed 2 limited distance rides so far, one 25 miler and one 20 miler. I started doing slow rides several times per week out on the dirt roads, alternating walking and trotting for about 3 to 5 miles for a few weeks. Then I would increase the distance to about 3-5 miles trotting and one longer ride, maybe 8 to 10 miles of walk and trot for a few weeks. I felt my pony was tolerating this pretty well so I tried a longer ride of 15 miles walking and trotting and he did pretty well, so we did an intro ride and had a great time! I kept riding several times per week, varying speed and distance. Then I increased my long ride to 18 miles, mostly trotting with some walking and eating breaks. I made sure to do loops back to the barn so he could learn that he needed to replenish himself with water and food when it was offered, and that just because we were back at the barn it didn't mean we were done. I think it takes a while to build up their psychological tolerance of so many miles. Let me know how your journey is going!

Thank you!

Thank you!!

My prayer is that God gives you a good living companion.

Thank you for your comment. I no longer leave the heel this high, as it was causing his angles to be too steep. I don't usually trim the frog unless it is uneven and causing buildup of debris and thrush. I am self taught and have been getting advice as I go, and am always trying to improve. At the time of this video I had been trimming my horses' hooves for about 2 years. I trim my horses' hooves a bit different now and need to update my video. I bring the heels down more now and I try to look at the angles of the pasterns to assess the balance of the hoof.

@earthandmedicine3667 Just what I was afraid of. Look up Linda Harris and her videos on hoofs. I'll send you a link. The way you did first, was right, but I'm still very interested to know: Who's video was it that taught you this, while self-learning? Tks

Thank you I'll check her out! I watched a lot of different youtube videos, I don't think there was a specific person I followed particularly, just any videos I could find. I also studied a lot of pictures and asked questions from my farriers. What are your thoughts about leaving the heels high?

@@earthandmedicine3667 I also took their heels off, but NEVER again. And I loved your trim in the video. That's the right way, unlike mainstream farrier teachings. You were guided internally. Don't lose that.

Aw thank you :)

Thank you so much :)

Thank you for sharing, I'll check it out!

@@earthandmedicine3667 ELPO Barefoot Triming Protocol (Updated 2017) this video will show how to find the sole,pillar’s . I like the part where he doesn’t cut anything, he just grabs it and peels it off allowing natural separation for sole depth. Same with the frog he peels it off and not cut anything. Afterwards he dose take his knife and cleans it up and shows a spot where there was dirt lines under waxing sole. (Place where I wold stop not knowing) With his knife he finds true sole on 1 side very easily and works his way around and at the same time he explains his mental mapping skills talks you threw it word for word describing every move before he attempts and commit to and why then he proceeds to prove him self . In your case I bet you can put down your nips and just use a rasp. I bet

@rdfairbank3387 thank you so much, I'll check it out!

Linda from TACT used ELPO for years, until she studied, dissected, and researched deeper than anyone I know, with simple, plain English language. DON'T USE ELPO!! KEEP THE HEELS!! YOU WERE RIGHT ALL ALONG INSTINCTIVELY AND INTUITIVELY!!! That's why I was so very pleasantly surprised, then depressed when you backed down, understanfably, when everone confronted you. Listen to her videos and keep trusting your heart. th-cam.com/video/q3KolQHQb7M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BDLDo8sCrohoeajQ

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for this amazing constructive feedback, that is very helpful! I will definitely start applying that and hopefully have an update video to share

Thank you so much:) it's always good to hear from you, thank you for watching!

@@earthandmedicine3667my pleasure, have fun

Thank you so much for your constructive feedback, I will definitely look for that next time!

I haven't so far just because the vetting area is usually grassy so my horses won't be sensitive on any rocks. If it were rocky then I would put boots on first because my horses are pretty rock sensitive

@@earthandmedicine3667 thank you!

Haha thank you!

Thank you so much, that's so sweet and thoughtful!

Thank you so much, I was trying to get the first-person experience!

I totally feel the same, and getting into endurance riding has helped me find like-minded people and riders! I started by looking up AERC (American Endurance Ride Conference), and they have a list of rides and drives! I'm in the midwest so I joined UMECRA which is the regional endurance ride conference, and they have local rides and drives. The Facebook pages for both groups are very active and supportive to new people and can be a great resource to find events and partners. Most AERC regions have their own smaller regional groups, like UMECRA, and you can find intro rides/drives and clinics.

Thank you so much for reaching out! And that's a great idea about keeping the sound up to hear the hoofbeats above the music, thanks for the advice!! And the boots are Solomon Quest 4 Gore-tex hiking boots. I love them so much, they are the boots I always ride in because I can also run in them without worrying about rolling my ankles or slipping. They have never scraped or caused issues with my horses either. I highly recommend them!

Oh I just realized you probably meant the hoof boots! Lol they are Easyboot Epic hoof boots and I also love these! I have tried different brands as well as different Easyboot styles, and the Easyboot Epic boots definitely stay on the best and have not rubbed their pasterns. They tighten around the hoof itself so there is not pressure on the pastern, and you can use the gators for extra security if you want. Sand does build up in them so that's a downside, but it's not too big of an issue unless I'm riding in lots of deep sand. They have great grip that lasts a long time.

@@earthandmedicine3667 do they feel secure while cantering? And thank you for your answers 😊

Yes they are, I do a lot of gravel road riding and rocky trails and they have only fallen off my gelding's hind foot once while cantering. I think it was related to his one foot being slightly different shaped than the others, so that one just doesn't secure as well. None of the others have ever fallen off him, even at a gallop. He wears a size 0. They fit my gelding better than my mare. My mare's feet are a little smaller, she wears a size 00, and they have fallen off her back feet a few times at a gallop. Her's are also about 5 years old now too, so the rubber has probably stretched out and she needs a new set. Overall I think they are more reliable and cheaper than getting shoes, and there will always be issues with both boots and shoes so I prefer to deal with boots lol. I have also been able to replace the wires and straps for the Epics, without having to buy a whole new boot.

@@earthandmedicine3667 thank you 😊 I have cavello boots for my boys but I always found that they seemed loose and I worried about cantering in them. I thought about renegade’s not sure but yes shoes pull too and boots are way more economical

Thank you so much! I was tired of worrying about their legs getting caught in so many leg straps, so I try to buy blankets that have detachable legs and then just connect them

Thank you!

That is so awesome, I'd love to attend a clinic! I have been asking tips from my farrier which has helped me progress and understand the hoof more since I made this video. I will make an updated video eventually. Thank you for sharing your experience too!

Thank you!

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Thank you! Haha i know, glad it's warmer now!

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and encouraging comment, I really appreciate it! I love being out with my horses, the ranch is my happy place! I'll be editing more soon :)

Luckily with an indoor arena, I can usually do both-- with lots of layers as well lol

That's awesome!

Thank you :)

Haha it's definitely warmer now! I've been trying to catch up on video editing, I'm really behind lol. The challenges are definitely different, and that is a really good idea for a video! That's awesome you're in California, I'm sure it's so beautiful there on the central coast with amazing riding!

Haha me too :)

Thank you!! He's 8, and will be 9 soon :)

Thank you :)

There is SO much more hoof that needed to come off. You don't want the heels to be completely even with the toe like that. The plane of the foot that needs to be met isn't just a horizontal line. The frog is supposed to be able to actually make contact with the ground as it is an important concussion absorber and traction device. You were hesitant to take off heel because you said that's just how he stands. He's only standing like that because of how the foot is trimmed. The goal of farriery is to correct these issues to get the horse comfortable and closer to the ideal foot. When you're dressing also make sure to put a big bevel on there so the hoof wall doesn't chip or crack. This is not meant to sound stern or mean in any way I'm rooting for you just want to see that horse comfy and help ya keep learning :)

Thank you so much for your advice! I completely agree with all of your constructive criticism, and I really appreciate it. I have learned a lot since I made this video, but there is definitely more to learn, and I try to gather as much information as possible so this was very helpful. Let me know if you have any other thoughts and information to share. I know there are a lot of diy hoof trimmers like myself that watch this video, so I want everyone to get the best information they can. Comments like yours are very helpful.

Thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate your concern :) It is actually a snow-boarding helmet, rated for high-speed collisions on hard surfaces. I really appreciate your concern though, and agree that head protection is extremely important. If you have any links to helmets you suggest, I'd love to check them out!

@@earthandmedicine3667 You're so very welcome ! However the same is true for snow board helmets: not designed for riding horses. And again the young and inexperienced people who watch your chanel might accidentally be misguided. Pretty much all saddle shops in our area ( I live just a few miles from the Iowa border ) sell various brands of riding helmets. I use a Troxel helmet because it fits me well and was inexpensive. The fit has a bearing on if it will give you the best protection. If you did an internet search of " best helmets for horse back riding" lot's of brands would obviously come up. I bet there is even a zillion TH-cam videos about different brands and how to check the fit of your helmet. You are doing such a great job of sharing about your life with horses and I know you would be saving lives by wearing the right gear in you beautiful films. Also used helmets that may have sustained internal damage from a previous accident are not recommended...this is also for safety reasons. I am also what my generation called a "granola gal" totally into all things natural and kind to Mother Earth. I am still that person but now in a much older body, so I hope I don't vex you with my grand-motherly advice. More love and hugs from the fields and forests to you and yours ! 🌳🌾🐎🌾🌳

Sounds good, thank you!!

Haha thanks :)

Thank you:)