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How old does a horse need to be before you trim their hoofs?
as soon as your horse's feet start to grow longer than they should you should schedule an appointment with the farrier or ask another horse expert for advice.
Where do you trim on your horse?
It depends what kind of trim you want. Please be more specific!!
How often should you trim a horse?
depending on what breed it is and what the perpose of the horse is, if its a show horse and couple of days before a show so it isn't fluffy, and if its just a non showing horse every 6 months
How do you trim a horse's hooves?
You hire a farrier; a certified person who is trained to trim and shoe horse's hooves. You can also do it too if you go to school for it.
What American breed of horse is known for its excellent feet and legs and should not have to be shod for everyday function?
All horses should be barefoot; there are several natural farriers who have never been unsuccessful taking a horse barefoot with the wild horse trim. But the breed you have probably heard about would be the mustang.
Do not trim bushes?
Yes, you should trim bushes
How do you care for a horse?
They should be picked out every day (or at least every other day) with a hoof pick & brush to keep them clean, healthy and comfortable. The horse also needs to be seen by a farrier/blacksmith every 8-12 weeks to trim the feet and shoe the horse if necessary.
When should you trim nandina?
Early spring. You can trim up to 1/3 of the stalks, and trim from the ground up.
Name of the person that trim the horse's hoves?
A farrier also called a blacksmith or a podiatrist
How often should you change your horse's shoe-and-can-you-re-use-the-old-shoe?
If your horse is shod then you should have the farrier visit every 6 to 8 weeks to trim the hoof and reset the shoes. You should have new shoes put on the horse as old ones can be a bit deformed or worn thin, but it is a good idea to carry a few old ones around with you for emergency spares if your at a show or on the trail etc.
Should you preshrink trim and zippers?
yes you should
When cleaning and grooming a horse is it important to cut the hair inside the horse's ears?
No, its not. People only cut the hair inside their ears for show. The hair inside horses' ears protect them from flys, dirt, water, etc. If you do want to clip the ears, then you should put cotton balls inside their ear (not too deep, be careful!) beforehand so hair doesn't get inside their ear completley. ~Bree
