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A clinic in Kentucky made me rethink my whole approach to trimming for navicular
About five years back, I went to a clinic put on by a vet and a farrier in Lexington. They showed us a set of x-rays from a horse that had been trimmed with a really low heel, and the bone changes were clear as day. Before that, I was mostly just trying to get a nice, balanced foot every time, but I didn't always think about the long-term internal picture. Now, I spend a lot more time looking at the whole horse and its history before I even pick up a tool. Anyone else have a specific moment that changed how you handle a common problem like that?
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lee.diana15d ago
Remember that one clinic can show a very specific case. My own work has taught me that a balanced foot is still the best long term plan for most horses. Sometimes we overcorrect based on a single example.
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julia9215d ago
Ever notice how one powerful example can make you question everything, even outside of horses? Like @lee.diana said, a single case can be a strong lesson, but I see this in all sorts of hobbies, where people get a new tool or method after one demo and then swing way too far in that new direction. It takes real work to find a steady middle ground between old habits and new, scary information.
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