When i was training at warwickshire college, one of the tutors there instilled the following formula which still rings true today: Speed + Accuracy = Skill
Il probably get eaten for saying this but when I was an apprentice foot flight wasn't something we looked at unless there was a problem reported we just looked at the foot and tried to do a nice balanced job, it seemed to work. In more recent years with the introduction of Dutch warm bloods and the increase in popularity of dressage i've had to start looking at foot flight but still have trouble with it.
Very true! I wonder whats the average time guys here take to put on an ordinary set of machiners, no extras! Im gettin de ja vu have I read a thread on it before?
It takes a day or two. Muscle memory, heat skills, recognition of situation(s) and repetition.... 2 years in the game......
I'm still relatively young in this job and have a lot to learn but keep trying to hit as many targets as possible. One thing ive realised recently is that 90% of the job is planned in your head before you pick up a hoof the other 10% is applying physically what you set out to achieve.
Going back to the original topic as i have digressed. I would struggle to travel the 30 + miles to shoe in case any emergencies pop up with these horses and would take me a week to get to them which is not good enough service plus an extra horse could be shod in the time spent driving the van. In terms of what can be charged extra I dont think is an issue, there are guys that shoe on my door step for £15 a set less than me yet are struggling for work. Money is hard earned these days and folks want good service and a decent finished product.
Hi chris, I believe it was the british army. I only said that because i respect him as a man and he got there due to hard work and attitude regardless of who taught him. I wasnt trying to be smart
Never too early to start trying to train my eye to see it. I feel it's gonna take a while for me to even be semi good at it.
There is 32 ways of the 5 phases of stride that is put together. That is inpact, load, stance, breakover and toe off. It all depends on way of going and conformation..........Always remeber, "2-3-4 wrongs in a horse makes a right sometimes" because they are ever changing organisms.......
