Hi Tree - thanks for the quick response. His hind seems to have 2 positions...tightly retracted into his belly or on the ground! Altho there is a very real...
... belly ... past ... we ... times ... you ... Hi Barbara, I know what you're talking about when you describe the different foot positions because I've met...
Recognizing the area code, I will post that this was in PICKENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA for those of you who don't know. ... face,both eyes 1/2 blue 1/2...
Well ... been OUT STRAIGHT for awhile ... puter's back up (well, a new computer is up for me) but I've really been busy and too pooped at the end of the day to...
What are a trimmer's rights...hell, what are the horse OWNER'S rights? Since when do barn mgr's or barn owners calling the shots for horses in their care if...
Agreed, Tree but NOW ... we've BOTH been threatened with charges if the horse is moved from the barn ... so, right now I am soooooooooooooo flamin' angry I'm...
Gwen Santagate #329885
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Sep 3, 2004 4:15 pm
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... WHO is threatening the charges? The barn manager? The SPCA? The vet? Who? If it is the barn manager, I'd be moving that horse TODAY. Grrrrrrr I'd get...
It's the barn manager AND the vets (interns) AND the "farrier" ... all of them ... and the wording was actually "animal cruelty" along w/negligence and abuse....
Gwen Santagate #329885
santa@...
Sep 3, 2004 5:30 pm
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You know, I sometimes wonder whose rights are truly being served when crap like this crops up. I think it boils down to an OPINION of care. The owner PAYS...
... Gwen, I, as hard headed as I am, would thumb my nose at them and take my horse out of there immediately. ESPECIALLY, since the barn manager went over the...
Hi Gwen We've been through a similar situation here in Newfoundland Canada. I drove about 5 hours to help a few people with learning to trim their horses. A...
Here is an update to the progress notes for this mare in question: http://www.barefoottrim.com Click on PATHOLOGIES then click on CAMMIE Will update today...
Gwen, Good for you and for her owner! I hope you two can keep doing everything that you're doing to help the mare. You're certainly doing right by her. I...
21 year old mare.. came to me post foaling 2003 and already bred for 2004. Had a "ridge" in each hoof ( post foaling 2003 ) that grew out over one year but...
... grew ... Hi Laurie, The thrush is a symptom of her contraction issues and the contraction issues are a symptom of the way her feet have been trimmed(?)....
Seeing the before pics, I am a bit confused that the barn owner or mgr and vets and farriers didn't recognize the conditions which preceeded your efforts to...
thanks Anne.. She has shoes pulled Friday..not sure if he trimmed then, doesnt appear to be tho I have a call in to see just what was done while I was at...
... was ... Those feet were last trimmed 4 weeks ago?????? Ok, so it would seem a new trimmer is definitely in order. Those hooves appear to have gone much...
Hi Laurie: I emailed you privately not sure if you received it. If you are interested I trim in NY, I live in the NYC area but travel to both Long Island and ...
ACV is Apple Cider Vinegar. It never hurts to add a little TTO, too. LOL (Tee Tree Oil) :o) Shannon Shannon Smith Executive Director Whisper Ranch 501(c)(3)...
I have looked at Tawney's pictures and I can see what you are talking about. (learning here). I see contracted, underslung and overgrown heels, and the toe...
... talking ... overgrown ... where ... than ... which is ... Hi Loree, Yes, the over used foot would show signs of this like the flaring you see or the size...
I am thinking I should have the vet out too while I am trying to coordinate a natural trimmer to come here for Tawney. Comfort measures, meds.. a check up to...
Laurie: I think your conditions are fine, I don't trim as aggressively as some and would recommend that the heel height be taken down slower. I have two ...
thanks Kim! if this makes a diference..Tawney is a Missouri Foxtrotter and at some point was shown in driving classes. She is well gaited unshod. Since she is...
... on ... Hi Laurie, The herd situation is good. Horses help other horses move around and I wouldn't expect your horse to be picked on but it is something to...
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