Barefoot Trim of Pleasure Horse Continues

Conrad Trow, CJF continues with the trim of Shy, a pleasure horse that is lightly ridden in conditions not requiring shoes. Be sure to go through the whole video- the second half of the video gives you a "farrier view" of the trimming process. We will post the final clips of the left hind trim in a few days.

[@piperdavis4854]

Thank you so much for explaining what you're doing while you trim. You don't know how many videos I've watched with zero farrier commentary so you have no idea what the farrier was thinking. It makes it really hard to learn anything. I appreciate your video and learned a lot!

[@carolemartin6892]

I like the way you trim. Liked the commentary. 👍 Sharp rasp. 👍

[@94WRCGTFOUR]

This video helped a lot to show me how to position my nippers to trim the back hooves! Thank you for such a clear and great video😇😁

[@michasdorfschmiede8586]

Great Video! Thanks Mate.
Greetings from Germany

[@windridr66]

Thank you.

[@abbykoop5363]

The go pro was great. Except missing that last balance check. We don't often get the farrier view.

[@earthandmedicine3667]

Thank you so much for this awesome video, I am learning how to do barefoot trimming, and this really helps :)

[@FarrierProducts]

You are welcome. You should visit our website to find more articles along with the video links to help you. Good luck.

[@littledevil23]

I’m trying to learn more about barefoot trimming. What are you trying to get the coronet band to line up with?

[@FarrierProducts]

Generally they try to align the hoof wall at ground surface to the coronary band- and the white line.

[@littledevil23]

@@FarrierProducts thank you! Makes sense

[@mariroberson-soranch1476]

What do you do about soles and bars that are like glass, sharp knife has a hard time bitting into?

[@tacknup]

Either soak the hooves before trimming or I like to use nippers to trim the bars instead of the hoof knife

[@mariroberson-soranch1476]

Sandra, thanks but the bars just crumble because they’re so hard... sometimes the hoof wall does the same thing. We try to leave a mud puddle by the water trough but it’s so dry here it doesn’t really help.
I guess I could try to soak the first hoof about 15 - 20 minutes before I start to see if that does anything. I’ll try that this weekend!

[@FarrierProducts]

@@mariroberson-soranch1476 Some farriers use a small torch and apply heat to soften the sole and bars. Carefully!

[@DocCinn]

@@mariroberson-soranch1476 I'm no expert, but I have a hard time with hard, dry hooves and I sometimes put a hoof boot on the horse and fill it with water to try to get some moisture into the hoof before trimming/rasping. I use hoof boots (Easy Care Gloves) on my barefoot horses, so I have them available. I find it to be the easiest way to get a a bit of moisture into the hoof. It makes the trim easier for me.

[@amyschubach1997]

What loop knife do you use or recommend. Need it to come sharp

[@FarrierProducts]

The Bloom Forge is a German made knife and has a good edge right from the factory.

[@Jack-rh5br]

Im looking for a Barefoot trimmer in North FL.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Don't forget to Mustang roll it over.