Ella did amazing as well. She's come a long way from when we first got her and she couldn't stand still while being tied in the barn. She stood quietly a little bit more fidgety then Eli, but she wasn't trying to bite on the bars or move away.
The Farrier said Eli's front left looks like it will be ok, nail appears to have just gone into the over grown frog. We are going to work on correcting the shape of his front feet, they seem to be flaring out a bit ~ more than likely due to being shod for most of his life and then going barefoot, hooves are too soft and weak to support his weight. We will more than likely put shoes back on the fronts either next trim or the trim after.
Ella's feet are good, they are pretty bit, but nice and strong. SUCH a nice feeling when they're feet are trimmed and you know they feel better about it. I got a great impression from our new Farrier, he's calm and relaxed (which you can see makes it so much easier for the horses) he steps aside periodically and overlooks their stance/conformation and following the trim assesses their walk/trot in the arena. Look forward to more work and correction on the ponies hoofs
I think the Farrier was pleasantly surprised as he said at the end I have two Very Well Behaved Horses! Yes, lets keep up the good work horsies!! To reward such manners I fed them their warm Soaked Beet Pulp afterwards and then gave them a few treats!
~ No hoof No horse!
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| Eli having his back foot done |
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| Ella having her back foot done |
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| Look at Ella's TAIL ~ it almost touches the ground! |
