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Putting off a hoof job because the owner said 'next week' turned into a month-long mess
I agreed to wait on a trim for a draft cross, and the hooves grew so much it threw off his whole gait. Fixing the imbalance and getting him comfortable again took way longer than a normal shoeing. How do you handle clients who keep pushing back appointment dates?
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andrew2996mo ago
Honestly that line about it turning into a month-long mess hits home. I used to be way too easy-going about reschedules. Tbh I had a horse founder because we kept pushing a trim back, and now I just set a hard two-week limit. If they can't do that, I tell them they need to find someone else.
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elizabethr486mo ago
Understand that founder is OFTEN more about diet than trimming schedules. While long hooves can cause problems, founder usually starts from inside the horse. I had a vet explain this after my own scare. You REALLY need to manage their feed and exercise along with trims. Your two-week rule is GREAT for keeping on track, but don't blame founder just on trims. It's a whole-body issue that needs constant attention.
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the_oliver6mo ago
Elizabeth's right that diet is a big part of founder, but skipping trims can make things worse fast. Long hooves change how the horse stands, putting more stress on the feet. That's why a two-week schedule helps catch issues early.
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