TLC Hoof Trimming

15/07/2025

An interesting case in heel play

Working from the top down of these photos, we can initially see what appear to be level balanced heels (black line). Upon further inspection, however, one heel has curled tubules that fold into the hoof. This is flare, and indicates excessive length.

The purple arrows indicate that there is heel length disparity relative to the coronet band (left, and in this case medial, heel). The corresponding coronet band is then "jammed" farther up on the left side to compensate for disparaging heel lengths.

In the after photo, the left heel is left "lower" relative to the ground (black line), BUT the purple arrows are more even in length. We can also see coronet band relaxation (faint green line).

After a few trims, the higher heel will relax, and the pressure along the coronet band will be more evenly distributed allowing for greater digital cushion function.

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08/07/2025

Yesterday’s quality assurance 😍 this is an Arizona grey fox 🦊

https://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/facts/?animal=Gray%20Fox

03/07/2025

Straight facts 🤣🥵🤣

We sure felt it today!
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17/06/2025

I hope I’ve found a cradle that can handle all my abuse 😅

16/06/2025

More NPA (negative palmar angle) improvement work. In the before picture, the hoof-pastern axis is broken back. There is still work to be done, but Salty felt much better, evidenced by his yawning after the trim, my favorite!

I am accepting new clients in the Tucson area, and also provide a variety of online services. Please PM me if you're interested or visit my website for more info 😁
https://tlchooftrimming.com/services/

12/06/2025

How it started vs. how it's going 😉

I'm absolutely THRILLED about this burro's progress. His name is Solomon, and he came to my loving client's home with a mysterious hip injury to his right hind limb. This caused significant distortions to his hoof combined with neglectful hoof trimming (if any at all!).

By giving Solomon some , his negative plantar angle is resolving, along with the bullnose distortion. His dorsal wall and heel angle are now uniform, and his gait is DRASTICALLY improved!

Did you know that donkey's hooves are supposed to be clubby? And although their anatomy is slightly different than horses, the can also be applied to donkey hooves! 🫏

If you're interested in adding some to your horse's hoof care, please see my list of services available on my website!
https://tlchooftrimming.com/services/

10/06/2025

Starting the next generation 💖 representation matters! I love encouraging my client’s daughters when they show an interest in what I’m doing (and one day, my own! 🥹). Hats off to all the ladies succeeding in male-dominated industries 💪🏻 farrier work isnt just for boys 😉

02/06/2025

Ok, how cool is this?!?! Made by my client 😱

29/05/2025

Should we be worried? AI is getting quite advanced these days!

23/05/2025

A week or so ago, there was a lot of posting going around regarding heel trimming in horse's hooves. There are SO many schools of thought on proper height, structure, shape, etc. It can be hard to delineate what to do for fear of doing something wrong! Even I found myself in a bit of a tizzy about the recent postings!

Then, I recalled my previous experiences playing around with heel height, the pro's and con's of those experiences, and found myself at ease remembering a simple guideline:

The hoof will tell you where it wants to be if you know what to listen to! It doesn't have to be rocket surgery 😅

I dive into this topic in the Hoof Trimming Basics Course on my website. The goal is to take away a lot of the mystery and hysteria around trimming techniques so that owners and trimmers can effectively provide their horses with better hooves instead of feeling powerless from all the chatter.

If you're interested in an EFFECTIVE style that is easy to grasp, this course is for you! Add some to your horse's care 🥰

https://tlchooftrimming.com/course/hoof-trimming-basics/

19/01/2024

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