monty, When I was at the Special training in Aug 2009 Ada was there and did the same demonstration for us. First I think she is wonderful. She demistified farrier work. I was completely uneducated about shoeing and triming. It makes so much sense and I could have a reasonable conversation with a farrier and a vet as an owner. I could see everything she talked about. High, low, brokenback, crossing over, flares and how to get the foot back under the leg. The whole Uni is wonderful. Your life with horses and people has allowed you to know and present the best in their fields. I am so lucky to be in on the ground floor of your University. I will see you soon. Dec 19, or Feb Intro. Love and hugs to you and Pat and Debbie and Maya. Maggie Evans Special Training 2009
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Like Mss Smith I too am thrilled and delighted to have access to Monti's Uni and all the wisdom and skill it makes available to us.
I really appreciated this weeks lessons in hoof trimming. Ada Gates made everything so clear and simple, but I have one question as an owner who has yet to achieve the ideal 'joun-up' with their farrier: it is my belief that the hind feet of a horse are normally longer and narrower than those of the front, is this correct? and if so how does one (or ones farrier) trim these?
Dear Val,
You are right, the hind feet are generally longer and narrower than the front in their shape, but you still measure and trim the same way.
Ada Gates
I really thought the lessons on Joining up with the Farrier were great. It was all really useful practical advice, and Ada put the information across so simple and clearly. I've probably held hundreds of horses for farriers over the years and watched them while they worked but now I'll be able to properly watch what they are doing and know why they are doing it.
I am adding Ada to my list of "hero's" lol! Plus that is the same name Grandmother had, sadly,you just do not hear it much today! Anne