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Post by coley on Jul 13, 2010 13:56:20 GMT 1
Does anyone know of or could reccommend a barefoot qualified trimmer in Norfolk (pony just north of Norwich) he is only 2 never been shod and would like to talk to an experienced trimmer in the area. Farrier looked at his feet said they were fine and would only need a trim every 20 weeks and gave me an old rasp to keep the edges smooth. Got another farrier that could possibly fit me in as was not happy with him only have two trims a year, but would really like to go barefoot if possible so need to speak to someone experienced. Many thanks for reading  |
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Post by joandlad on Jul 13, 2010 14:38:17 GMT 1
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Post by coley on Jul 13, 2010 15:08:40 GMT 1
Thank you I tried Google but could not get any results brought me to ths site tho All of those are Cambridge tho has anyone else got info on anyone more local? |
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Post by joandlad on Jul 13, 2010 15:47:45 GMT 1
They're in Cambridge but DAEPs tend to cover quite a large area. Well worth dropping them an e-mail to see if they have any clients over your way. I'm based on Surrey/Hants borders but have clients in Sussex and Wiltshire!
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Post by coley on Jul 13, 2010 19:17:42 GMT 1
Have left a message with one of them so will see if I get a reply Thanks for the help |
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Post by Hannah on Jul 13, 2010 20:35:30 GMT 1
Farrier looked at his feet said they were fine and would only need a trim every 20 weeks  20 weeks Yikes! They won't be fine for long if they are trimmed that infrequently! It really is worth giving some of the DAEPs a call. They often cover large areas and may be able to fit you in with another owner in the area. |
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Post by coley on Jul 13, 2010 21:19:28 GMT 1
I know thats what I thought two trims a year was shocking! Farriers are difficult to get around here at the moment but hopefully got one a friend uses to come and have a look at him asap, he was booked in for 8weeks after his last trim to fit in with other horses on the yard farrier took one look and said he did not need it after the previous trim he had done. Think it had a bit more to do with the farrier not wanting to deal with a youngster as farrier has a bad back and my boy needs patience to get him to let you have one of his hind legs due to a bad experience (he arrived at his last home at 6 months with a large cut in that leg) and can lean in, or wheel the foot around without kicking until he relaxes. He used to be the farrier at his old home. Hopefully I can get him sorted asap have left a message with Tracey and Jackie, Sams website not working.
Hopefully I will hear back from them soon if not talking to freinds farrier tomorrow night pulling in some favours so at least he can have a pasture trim.
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Post by coley on Jul 15, 2010 18:45:20 GMT 1
Barefoot trimmer now found coming Saturday
Thank you all for your help
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Post by Hannah on Jul 16, 2010 16:25:08 GMT 1
Great, can you take pics before and after? For the hoof geeks ;D
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Post by coley on Jul 17, 2010 18:29:25 GMT 1
Ooh a bit late lol but luckily for the hoof geeks he only got his fronts done as he had enough after that and we need to work on him letting people get near his hinds before I would ask a trimmer to go there! Can do before and after backs will just have to remember |
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Post by coley on Jul 24, 2010 10:05:57 GMT 1
Pic of fronts after trim and backs before trim, could not get get sole of hoof pictures on my own without risking another head kicking at this point I can manage hoof in hands nicely without bum biting and a fair bit more but hoof in hands whilst holding camera trying to make sure he does not bite my bum is a bit beyond at the moment!  Fronts  Backs    trimmer scored his fronts7/10 couple of growth rings and were long in the toe pre trim. I have three weeks to work with him before the backs are trimmed so hopefully it will be a more pleasant experience for all. |
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Post by catori on Sept 1, 2010 15:44:06 GMT 1
Hi coley
I'm also in Norfolk and looking for a barefoot trimmer. Tried the names joandlad suggested and the website, but no luck. Did you find a Norfolk trimmer and if you were happy, could you pass on his/her name please?
Thanks
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Post by frecklesmum on Sept 3, 2010 14:44:03 GMT 1
Pretty darned nice, that's a great score. ;D ;D
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Post by rosierose on Sept 29, 2010 10:00:13 GMT 1
Hi coley I'm also in Norfolk and looking for a barefoot trimmer. Tried the names joandlad suggested and the website, but no luck. Did you find a Norfolk trimmer and if you were happy, could you pass on his/her name please? Thanks I use Sarah Swallow. She is an Equine Podiatrist and covers Norfolk. Her tel no. is 07926 379504 |
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