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08/ 2/2010 - 6:55 pm
reply from
michael bond
I AM A PART TIME FARRIER WITH AN OFFICE JOB DURING THE DAY SO MY PHYSICAL ABILITIES ARE NOT AT BEST. MY QUESTION IS:IS A HOOF JACK A GOOD INVESTMENT CHOICE TO HELP AID IN EFFICIENCY SO THAT I DONT RUSH THE JOB AND CUT CORNERS JUST TO GET THE WEIGHT OF THE HORSE OFF OR SHOULD I JUST BUCK UP AND ENDURE THE STRESS AND BECOME USED TO IT? RIGHT NOW AFTER A COUPLE YEARS OF PART TIME I STILL HAVE PROBLEMS HOLDING THE BACK LEG AND KEEPING THE HOOF CAPSULE STATIONARY WHILE RASPING. AND THIS SOMETIMES CAUSES ME HEART ACHE TRYING TO LEVEL THE HOOF. ALSO I SWEAT ALOT AND WHEN MY CHAPS GET WET THEY ACT LIKE A WATER SLIDE FOR THE HORSES LEG. ANY IDEAS OR COMMENTS. THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOUR SHOEING!
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08/ 2/2010 - 7:35 pm
reply from
Dr. Esco Buff, PhD, CF
Michael,
Any farrier looking to make their body last would be in my opinion, foolish not to use a hoof stand of any make or model. Hoof Jack is one that I use currently and have not found a better one suited to my liking. Take the steps to protect your body so you will not suffer later on. The use of a hoof stand will also allow you to produce a better quality job.
Blessings,
Esco Buff, PhD, CF
Any farrier looking to make their body last would be in my opinion, foolish not to use a hoof stand of any make or model. Hoof Jack is one that I use currently and have not found a better one suited to my liking. Take the steps to protect your body so you will not suffer later on. The use of a hoof stand will also allow you to produce a better quality job.
Blessings,
Esco Buff, PhD, CF
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09/22/2010 - 6:01 pm
reply from
Derek Grimwood
The hoof jack in my opinion is one of the best investments I have in my shoeing trailer. I'm 47 now and feel it. 10 years ago I would wrestle anything and was not worried about my body. Now I am looking for anything that will save time and body!
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10/28/2010 - 8:40 am
reply from
Paul wiles
Hoof Jack have created a tool that is as important as your hammer. Almost any stand is an essential piece of equipment but the Hoof Jack just has the little extras that make it special. I am just getting back into shoeing after a few years off and that stand will help me a lot. I hope that you have got one by now Michael and life is becoming a little easier.
Paul Wiles, England. formerly from Florida.
Paul Wiles, England. formerly from Florida.
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