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Huh? they have phones that do that? I'm still using my bag phone and I use Crest toothpaste to avoid bluetooth when I talk or smile(which in and of itself is a rare occurrence). :)

IOW, you can't define it, right?



So you're hanging your hat on somewhat less than circumstantial evidence? By the way, how do you know what the vet knows?



This is new and ground...

Ummm dished toes do not necessarily equate to long toes.....

But I do agree that the farrier should have mentioned it to the owner, both verbally and in writing. After all, in this litigious...

I know what you mean. When I walk into a barn where Country music or Classical music is playing, I immediately begin to have agonizing pain. Oh the drama....... I usually ask that the music be...

Please provide a universal definition of what a long toe is, how one determines it and what other factors might be contributors.

To the OP. Before you throw the baby out with the bath water, I...

I too agree with Tiempo.

If I am going to have a conversation, either on the phone or with someone in person, I stop what I'm doing, stand up, move away from the horse, and then continue the...

I would not buy this horse.

Before you go and disrespect and denigrate someone you damn sure better quit being anonymous. As it is, you have credibility akin to someone who avowed "I never had sex with that woman....". Or...

Sez you.......

Darwin, et al., not withstanding, its only real if you believe its real.



We talking about the same person, ie: KarenS? Sure doesn't seem so. Why I remember a time when Karen, in PM's to me,...

So, Brandy76, since you won't give Tom an answer, perhaps you'll provide an answer for me.

When and where did you see the actions you allege, take place?

And, look at the up side. With the...

Yeah, but only in the footwear ads. :D

And, Tommy, having now viewed the before and afters of your work, I can only say that as a farrier, you make an excellent engineer. :D

And lets not get...

If my crystal ball was working(dead batteries) I'd give you a free reading. :D

All you can do is the best you can. I know this sounds trite, but its not meant to be.

I don't know that I...

I'd like that. :)



Good pragmatic hoof care. Good on you.



Sometimes, the best laid plans of mice and men.........

While I agree that there may be some horses that have been so poorly kept that changes in the foot and limb would be seriously affected by using only the live sole plane as a guide, I also know that...

It depends on with whom you are talking.

When I am asked for specific recommendations, I generally proffer, in no particular order:

Kentucky Horseshoeing School
Cornell University
Heartland...

It depends on the school, length of the course, and quality of instruction.

Not exactly true Tom. But I know you already know that. :) The center of articulation along with the live sole plane, is the basis of the trim and shoeing protocol.
And Duckett was instrumental...

If its taken you less time and you think you know all about it, then in truth, you have learned nothing at all.

And, for the record, I'm still, after 30+ years as a full time, full care...

Nine hours of classroom instruction to "learn about the mechanics of trimming and how to effectively bring positive changes to the hoof over time. You’ll also develop a deep understanding of the...

I don't know that "cute" is a term that has been used in association with Mr. Stovall for many, many years. :D

I'm not aware of any that do. Which points out a(if not "the") basic difference in philosophy between those of the barefoot only persuasion, and farriers.



Exactly. Which is why absolutists...

ROTFLMAO! Thank you for the levity.



Sure it is. Along with the debate over the absolutist mind set of some.



Then obviously, these folks have bought into the misinformation and junk...

Hmmm, since equacast encases the entire hoof capsule, are you not concerned about the possibility of causing hoof contracture, heel pain, and other maladies connected with immobilization of the hoof...

According to the "barefoot tenents", what manner of shoeing/orthopedic treatment will not do the things stated in the referenced Oath?