Thursday, September 6, 2012

Hoof Thoughts

I know I haven't posted much this week, it's because I have been watching hoof trimming videos.  I can only handle so much time in front of the computer each day and that time (and my thoughts) has been sucked into in-depth hoof studies.  I will tell you more about it once my brain has done some digesting.  In the meantime, I would highly recommend these videos for anyone who has donkeys or plans to... 

Donkey Hooves: Inside and Out by Pete Ramey.  http://hoofrehab.com/DonkeyHoof.htm

As an added bonus, they are on sale right now, $30 bucks off the regular price.


Even if you have a good farrier or are a good farrier or never intend to trim a hoof on your own, there is information here that every donkey owner needs.

"Hey, psst, Baby...you best watch out, Ma's got her hairy little eyeballs on our feet again.  I bet she's got ideas about your little toes as well.  No ones safe when she gets that big nail file out...
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks for the link, I've been lucky to have a great farrier! Baby donkey hooves are tricky little things!

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  2. Bow Street FlowersSeptember 6, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    I recently watched a hoof trimming video. Who would have thought this florist would glue her eyes to the screen for 30 minutes to watch a very slow, methodical lecture on proper carving of a hoof? Fascinating. I bet Emma and Ramsey have the loveliest hooves in the County!

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