Re: Good farrier needed

["Maggie Mieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

"Just a trim"?  Why do people belittle trims?  (Just having a little fun,
Tamara!)  But seriously, we hear that from people all the time as if a trim
isn't important.  A "good" farrier will balance that hoof and get all 4 in
sync with the rest of the horse and make them look like a million
bucks...well, ok, you get my drift!  But don't ever underestimate the value
of a proper trim job!  One bad trim can ruin a horse for a long time or
worst case scenario, forever!  Babies are especially important during those
growth spurts.  A farrier can do a lot from birth to about 18 months to
correct a lot of problems with legs and feet and trims shouldn't be
neglected.  We give first baby trims free to encourage our clients to start
early (2 weeks to 2 months depending on the foal...ideal for us is about
one month of age) and keep them on schedule.  Good luck!  Try
www.horseshoes.com.  You might post a request there on a bulletin board for
a farrier in your area and they have great articles on finding a good
farrier and keeping him once you find him!
Maggie

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> From: Tamara Combs <tamara_combs@hotmail.com>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: RC:  Good farrier needed
> Date: Wednesday, August 25, 1999 3:24 PM
> 
> I've just moved back to No. Virginia and desperately need a farrier that 
> knows something about distance horses.  Anyone willing to share the name
and 
> number of someone they'd recommend ?  The horses are boarded (ugh !) in 
> Nokesville, but I'd be willing to trailer to a good farrier.  Also, what
is 
> the going rate for shoeing and then just a trim (one is a baby) ?
> 
> Thanks much, Tamara Combs
> 
> 
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