A Tool for Maintaining Hoof Health
Trimming is not an end in itself, but a tool for maintaining hoof health and the quality of the horse's movement. Every job begins with understanding the situation, not with a hoof knife.
Routine Trimming
Regular maintenance of hoof shape in accordance with the horse's movement and living conditions. Prevention of deformations and problems.
Corrective Trimming
Restoring proper hoof shape when deformations are present: asymmetry, angle changes, support issues.
Post-Injury
Hoof rehabilitation after mechanical damage, tears, surgeries. Gradual restoration of function.
Post-Laminitis
Specialized work with a hoof that has gone through laminitis: supporting the weight-bearing surface, relieving stress on affected areas.
Pre-Shoeing
Preparing the hoof for shoeing or orthopedic construction. Coordinating the work with the farrier.
Hoof Reconstruction
Working with severely deformed hooves: step-by-step shape restoration, supporting the growth of healthy horn tissue.
Every Trimming Evaluates More Than Just Hoof Shape
Work revolves around the specific horse, not around a universal template.
- Horse's movement
- Age
- Discipline
- Living conditions
- Ground surface quality
- History of previous trimmings
- Hoof growth rate
- Changes since the last visit