Abrasive Hoof Trimming

Recently I had to face the fact that with the price of fuel I was never going to get a farrier out to my place, so it was time to buck-up and just get 'er done. I contemplated my nippers and rasp. If you keep them sharp and you practice enough, these tools are sufficient, but this contemplation only got me depressed about the 44 hooves waiting to be trimmed, my age, and the stony hardness the dry desert gives to horse hooves. I felt overwhelmed.

Then, in my contemplation, I came across a revolution in hoof care. A technological wonder. A true godsend. People are using hand grinders to trim hooves!!! There was suddenly a light at the end of the tunnel. Hope returned.

Phil Morarre teaches people how to use a 3-lb handtool to achieve a Barefoot trim. He offers clinic and has produced a couple of DVD's for people that can't get to a clinic. He also hosts a Yahoo forum on Abrasive Horse Hoof Trimming. He is accessible and very helpful through the forum or through his website http://www.softouchnaturalhorsecare.com

The Hinny Whisperer approves of Phil Morarre for:
• his commitment to the well-being of all equines;
• his "you can do it" encouragement for horse owners trying to care for their animals;
• and for applying technological innovation to an age-old problem.

You might think a horse would go nuts to have you grind off some hoof. This clip will show you what Lightening Bug had to say about it.