Is there a difference in trimming a draft horses hoofs versus trimming a light horses hoofs.....other than size?
I do believe the only difference is one is the size of a teacup the other the size of a dinner plate. Would much rather work on the teacup myself! Just picking those hoofs is a challenge~ The people I know that own drafts haul to Arthur to have them done correct.
This is my first draft horse and she is due to get a trim this week. I just wanted to make sure I was not overlooking anything in regards to her hoof care.
not sure, would have to look on my price list from Bill, but i think it was 60.00 for a trim, when I go out to feed I will look ( if I remember ). ???
Just want to add that the drafts have very deep clefts in their feet so they are prone to harboring thrush if you don't pay special attention and keep them cleaned out and trimmed.
Thats not a bad price. Hell a regular trim these days is around $40 for a standard sized horse. hummmmmm have to run this past hubby! I love the big guys~
Because of their weight, Drafts are prone to a lot of flaring of the hoof wall so it is imperative that this condition be correctly addressed every/any time the horse is trimmed. Other than that, the trimming protocols are much the same.
I pay $40 for a trim on my draft cross. She got her hooves from the Clydesdale side - they're BIG. You do need to keep the picked out. She has had thrush once last spring when it was very wet out.
My farm also uses Bill Watson. He knows his craft! Great with our young ones, seniors and those in between. We find him to be fair and honest. Never loses his temper with a baby or nervous horse. Also safety minded of horse and handler. Lucky if you can get him. Known to service Kane, kendall, Dupage, Dekalb counties. He does like those draft babies. 708-323 9122 Any other questions...please ask.
