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before you start6 trimming here, look at the sole on the outside of each bar, my question is this, this is the exact areas my mare gets stones caught in her sole. When I pull them out during hoof care, there are divets/holes where the stones were and I can actually scoop out that chalky and stinky arabian unexfoliated sole. Is this normal or should I be treating these holes when they happen with something? Her right front seems to get thrush all the time regardless of hoof care or dry environment. This is also the hoof I am seeing these stone holes in., Is there a product I can put on her hooves both sole and hoof wall that is ok to put on if there is thrush and even when there is not? I don't want to seal any bacteria in but I feel like her soles need some hardening here if little rocks are creating holes. Lastly, I am cleaning her feet regularily with chlorhexadine wash as a preventative

Where to find the metal hoop you used to measure the hoof shape.

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I've got a mate with damage of thrush can sing her front two frogs be really floppy but they are also shedding. I would love to just trim them off and treat her hooves but I'm afraid that the surface underneath will be too thin. I would pay to have you take a look!

Hello! Are you ever in North Idaho? I'm in Hayden and I would love to have you come see my horses hooves!!!

My new horse is lame bc her frog has overgrown over her heel and her bars need trimmed

What grit pad did you use? Im in the high desert and cant knife thru soles

It's about time. I have seen one of your videos in a very long time. Glad to catch up with you again 🤠👍

Good Video and I'm watching it on 27*12*23. Do you think Lane the Thoroughbred also wears his feet down quicker than the others? Just a thought, as Thoroughbreds tend not to have such great feet, with the odd exception.

Geez-oh-petes give that Jackass a bath and a good brushing!

The more you speak the more I like you .

I’ve been a farrier 28 years I agree with you sir. I tell people frog pressure important to stimulate growth . But other factors play apart as well .

Cigarette around horses. That cuts it. Credibility just took a nose dive.

Trimming in the desert is no joke! I've been so baffled at watching how easily people can trim their horses with crappy tools in the humid states in the east. One lady, who isn't really in shape was clipping and using a knife with like one hand. Another video had a young teen girl, and she didn't strain much. So I thought to myself, hah.. trimming doesn't look that hard! WRONG. I picked up a pair of nippers and rasp. I have very small hands, and I live in southern idaho (I think fairly close to where this guy lives), where it's pretty bone dry in the summer. My horse's hooves are hard like granite. I couldn't even make a cut. And the hoof knife literally bounced off the sole. My dad also struggled. It doesn't help that I'm a small handed 5'2 female that is no more than 102 lbs. I have literally no choice, but to use electric grinders. Thankfully, I'm able to rasp pretty decently. I have been getting by with the Hoof Boss. It really can cut, but my horse dislikes the flying chips. And they hit me in the face, causing both of us to flinch. Kinda scary, so I do slower and more gentler work with the red disk. I'm going to try using a battery metabo angle grinder. From what I've seen, angle grinders throw more fine slivers and dust, rather than chips. I'm sure my mare would probably appreciate it more. And I've seen several farriers use them professionally. Plus it'll be nice to have a cordless option. Finding a place to plug in and set up limits where I can put my horse.

Maaaannn you gotta mute that dog lol 😂

Beautiful horse! Nice lesson!

Bill I’ve learned so much from you to treating my horses hooves.

Can u use this for a heel crack in the middle of heel bulbs

Would you trim a frog that is protruding past the heels?

thanks Bill,,," you make horses great again..:"

thanks Bill

Caution about cattails if they are sensitive, know a lot of horses who got sick from eating them

If your horse ever had a bad case of deep sulcus thrush, you will know the absolute importance of keeping the frog properly trimmed and minimize the opportunity for thrush to develop in the deep hidden pockets of an unkempt ratty frog. The front feet are most prone, for some reason. This man knows what he's talking about. 💥💯

You are pretty risky. His ears are back his leg is cocked. He doesn’t like to be there. I really like that you work with his personality and not force yourself on him and his subjugation to you like many men do.

You are like the only guy i seen cut that much frog off and to be honest i think its better the way you are doing it!! You should start teaching people how to properly do stuff!!!

What is the concavity depth you recommend not to go under when measuring the collateral groove at the toe and heel? Ty 🙏

What a terrific horse. Horses are amazing.

An excellent video. When you watch carefully, you can see her mind set change right in the middle of the video. Unco-operative to co-operative.

Terrific thanks

Would her colour be called a Sorrel?

Oh I hope you gave that thoroughbred away .. I can just imagine all the bitching he put up with from you about peeing and pooping 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Oh I hope you gave that thoroughbred away .. I can just imagine all the bitching he put up with from you about peeing and pooping 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

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Have you actually read the paddock paradise book? I think it may help you to understand the reasoning of the system better 👍🏽 Give him a stud pile away from the feeding area

Bill. Thank you for your videos.

I think 6 weeks is way too long for this horse. I'd probably bring him to 3 weeks and then 4 when the feet get their shape back. I can't really judge the other farrier's work because this hoof is so overgrown though

Hello, I have a 29 yr old mare (onny girl)) she has had this problem on and off for about 15 yrs, about 2 years ago she was really bad and I got a equine centre to come and they did X-rays and said she was buggered and booked her in to be put to sleep a few days later, I couldn't do it ,I completely changed all the horses feed and now I have to yell at her for chasing the dog around the paddock, but puts a smile on my face every time

Well have the guy come and teach him the right way, if he's got any pride in his work he will be willing to learn if not then you wont use him anymore. But he's got to eat and the horses need proper care. Just swallow your pride and take some advice from somone with more knowledge then yourself.

Excellent video Bill! Thank you!

Love your videos. We hope you are well.

Great technique! Thanks for posting this video. I hope you can continue to make a few new videos soon.

Great information. I really enjoy your videos! Thank you Bill. Buzz G.

Excellent! Thank you Bill!

Your camera angle wasn't good, all I could see mostly was your gloved hand and knife. Turn the camera the next time because I think this may have been a good video.

Absolutely enjoy your videos! Very informative and interesting. Thank You!

I'm actually looking forward to kicking back and watching some people handle horses. Or, attempt to. I might learn something...what to do, what not to do.

Love this! My horse responds to me being on the left so much better than being on the right side if him, so this is my homework! Thanks so much Bill! You’re the best!😁

This helped me with my new horse Sky (16hands!) ! Thanks so much Bill!! He now stands perfectly still and lowers his head. Same with saddling. You’re the best Bill😁

Hello Bill!

You got grit, communication and good common sense