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Post by Shannon on Jul 11, 2005 14:02:18 GMT
Hi,
Does anyone know where I can find a farrier that does natural barefoot trim in or around Kerry?
If none are available, would it be okay to ask a normal shoe farrier to trim my horse hooves in its natural shape?
How often should bare hooves be trimed?
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Post by Liz Garland on Aug 29, 2005 21:25:56 GMT
Hi ya, we use TJ at our yard and he is fantastic and does a brilliant bare foot trim. The great thing about TJ is that he doesn't try to convince you to go back to shoes. He works with a lot of young horses. He pointed out conformation faults with my mares feet which I had never noticed before and he balances them out each visit for her. He charges €25 each time and we call him out every six weeks and we don't then need to do any trimming ourselves in between which is a real bonus. I know he does a lot of work in Cork (he is a Cork man) so you could give him a call and if he can't do it I am sure he could recommend someone. We got his name from the Master Farriers of Ireland. Have his mobile number in work and will give it to you tomorrow. Hope this helps.
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Post by Liz Garland on Aug 30, 2005 19:01:09 GMT
Hi ya the Farrier we use for barefoot trimming is TJ Whelan and his number is 087 2280768. Hope this helps.
Liz
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Post by Lynda7 on Nov 14, 2005 17:48:08 GMT
I have Dan Guerrera (www.barehoof.com) coming to run a clinic on the 17th to 19th February near Naas, Co Kildare. It is aimed at teaching horseowners how to trim and maintain their own horses' hooves. Email me if you're interested. lyndacroft@eircom.net
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Post by amanda1066 on Dec 7, 2010 16:27:20 GMT
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Post by Elaine on Dec 7, 2010 19:08:33 GMT
OOhh and down the road from me!
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Post by amanda1066 on Dec 8, 2010 11:46:31 GMT
Lucky you!
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Post by hopalong on Dec 8, 2010 23:07:40 GMT
 Well don't get too excited as she may not be available when you need her as apparently she trades in ITALY as well as Ireland Anita Leombruni, CP Sulmona, L'Aquila (Abruzzo) Mobile phone 0039 348 2652053 anitaleo@equineminding.org AND THIS IS HER IRISH LOCATION> Anita Leombruni, CP Cashel, Co. Tipperary Mobile phone 00353 (0)874178445 anitaleo@equineminding.org a trimmer in need is a trimmer indeed 
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Post by Elaine on Dec 9, 2010 22:40:06 GMT
Hopalong you are quite the tech guru!
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Post by pflanagan on Dec 18, 2010 18:11:01 GMT
Hi, wondering if you managed to find someone? I'd also recommend Lorie Daly. Shes based in Ennis but does travel. She is excellent, very gentle and takes so much time with them. She really sorted my little donkey out and he loved her! I can give you her details if you are interested.
Paula
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Post by lisamac on Dec 19, 2010 11:26:15 GMT
Ther's a polish farrier called Tomek who spent time with the brilliant Dermot Mccourt and does a great BFT He is based in Castlemaine and his number is 087 9487345...
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Post by chevalfou on Mar 4, 2011 0:13:08 GMT
Personnaly, I would recommend you learn to do the trim yourself. It has two advantages:
1) It''s cheaper than paying someone else. A rasp cost 20 euros and is good for about 20 trims.
2) Since you do it yourself, you do it when it's needed, not when the trimmer is available. This is important, as a regular trimming programme is what keeps your horses feet healthy.
While shoeing is a specialised skill, doing a maintenance trim can be learn over a weekend. It's probably a good idea to get an experienced trimmer to do the first trim for you, to show you how to do the maintenance trim, and to occasionally check your work, but do a bit of reading on the subject, and within a year, you'll be confidentaly flying solo.
It's not nearly as hard as you might imagine. Many barefoot trimmers are women, and basically, anyone who is physically able to clean up their horses' hooves could trim them as well.
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