Proper heel length when trimming a horse
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- čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
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In is video we show you how to know how long or short to leave a horses heel when trimming to keep a proper angle.
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By not trimming the heels back to the widest part of the frog you are actually causing the under run situation.
do you have some picture documentary ( before/after) of run-forward, crushed, under-run heels restored to an angle within 5° or so of the dorsal angle?
Came here to say the same thing. This is a common farrier created problem.
@@lydiablustin do you have before/after pictures of crushed heels restored to within 5° of the dorsal angle BY keeping them trimmed to the widest part of the frog? I ask bcz a year of that did not help my mare. I quit farriers and began trimming her myself, starting with letting heels grow out to 2"! I have gained 20° in the heels in just over a year, and the heels are still 2". And I'm nobody but a stubborn old lady with no farrier training.
@@judymiller5154 Search 2 min with tab. He changes angles by trimming the heel a little farther back. He explains why. Leaving the heel long and under run is a such a common problem. Glad you found a method that works for you. Most people don’t pay attention to what’s happening to their horses feet.
@@judymiller5154 - unfortunately that puts pressure on P3 and will cause deterioration of the pedal bone. It is really important not to raise the heels above the sole. Please look up the Hoofing Marvelous videos - they give lots of help.
Thank you so much for these videos. I am just learning to do my horses hooves and they have been very infomative! I also enjoy your little tips of knowledge along the way!
You're welcome! We're glad it was helpful to you!
Me too and i have two horses that are polar opposites in foot conformation! This helps! Thank you!
@@katelist8367 your most welcome!
Brilliant. Thanks for sharing
This does help me some on my questions about heel length. Thank you very much!
You’re most welcome!
Great video!!! Thankyou.
I try to remind myself that the toe usually grows faster than the heels; so, I rasp the toes first, then the heels to get the angle the horse needs. Thanks!
That’s a great approach, specially in complicated cases
Question: How often do you get a new rasp ?
Also how do you keep your tools extra sharp. I can never get my hoof knife as sharp as you seem to have yours.
Question: Can you do a video on hind hooves? My horse's left hind is growing more to one side than the other. You can see the white line is stretched and the point of the frog is off center. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
Can you do a video on making the angle finder?
That’s a great idea! We just might do that
Does the before trim angle change after you trim?
Thank you again for getting this information out there!
Questions: Are we, in general, going after 55 degrees so that the heel doesn't always feel smashed? Or 65 degrees? I understand each horse grows differently, but what is the rule of thumb (especially if i have a hard time seeing the pastern bone angle)? When would I be concerned that I've made a horse pull or stretch tendons? What's your favorite thrush product?
I've heard approx 50 on front and 55 behind, but I'd be interested in the pro's opinion. Personally, I think xrays are critical to see the palmer angle of the coffin bone and how the P1,2,3 line up.
Can you correct a horse that has front feet that toe in towards the inside leg. I'd love to see a video on this. I've searched everywhere and can't find one.
My farrier is injured and not available for at least 1-2 months. I cannot find anyone to come trim my 7 horses and a mini donkey. I have decided to trim them myself for the time being and basic knowledge of trimming but your videos are tremendously helpful. My questions: Which tools do I absolutely have to have and where to order them? I am right handed and I see you are using different knifes for sole and frog. Your input will really help me out here.
Thank you, AMP
Forget about nippers, they take years of practice.
Get a rasp and a handle, and a right-hand hoof knife. Wide blade seems to work best, and a file to keep the knife VERY sharp.
Start with the frog, while the knife is still sharp.
Keep on with the rasp fairly often.
Be careful, those tools can hurt you.
If you can afford a stand, it will make the job much easier, especially as you're probably not conditioned and have so many animals.
The person doing the video needs to lower the camera while you are speaking.Viewing the upper body while you are explaining the conformation of the angle does not help . Otherwise I agree with the comment above. You need to trim the heel back to the widest width of the frog . The heels are run forward partly because the weight of the horse is crushing the heel. Thank you for sharing.
do you have pictures documenting the uprighting of heels while trimming this way, ideally the heel angle back up to within about 5° of the dorsal? I'm just so curious to see it work. I have no farrier training, but have raised my mare's crushed heels from 8° to 28° so far while letting them grow longer!
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