What is a mustang roll barefoot trim?
An actual mustang hoof showing off his naturally worn roll. BREAKOVER. Perhaps most importantly, the mustang roll allows us to shorten a horse’s breakover without shortening the vertical toe height beneath the coffin bone (which, especially on a front foot, could cause soreness).
What’s the difference between a barefoot trimmer and a farrier?
It seems to be commonly accepted that a ‘barefoot trim’ uses a mustang roll and a ‘farrier trim’ also referred to as a ‘pasture trim’ doesn’t include a mustang roll. Farriers don’t, as far as I’m aware roll the wall when putting a shoe on, which may be where the idea that farriers don’t roll the wall comes from.
How do Mustangs keep their hooves trimmed?
Wild horses maintain their hooves by running and walking long distances daily over abrasive terrain. This wears their hooves down naturally, at the same rate that they grow, preventing overgrowing, splitting, or cracking. Thus, wild horses do not need to clean or trim their hooves.
Why do farriers trim the sole?
When trimmed it not only thins the sole but also allows closer access to the ground by the coffin bone in the foot. The healthy hoof will exfoliate whatever excess sole that is not needed by itself. So the next time your farrier or trimmer want to start cutting into the sole callus of your horse’s hoof, tell them STOP!
Do horses like farriers?
They might not like the process, but they don’t hate it either. Horses will feel the force of each hammer blow as nails are driven into their hooves, but they won’t experience any discomfort from that sensation going in and out of their hoof wall. Naturally, it is crucial to select a good farrier for the job.
Do wild horses need farriers?
Wild horses do not need hoof trimming. Unlike other animals which will intentionally maintain or file down their nails, horse naturally take care of hoof growth.