1. Do you know the difference between
Natural Balance Shoeing (NBS) and the "older more traditional" style
of shoeing?
Very
definately
2. Do you discuss with your farrier if
he/she is going to use NBS methods, or more traditional methods? (using
the term "traditional" for lack of a better word)
He only uses NBS on my
horses
3. Do you know how to evaluate the quality
of job your farrier does?
I
should, I have had the same farrier for the past 15 plus years and have modified
his work through out that time
4. How do you evaluate the quality of job
your farrier does?
I watch him all during the
job
Do you watch your horse move after each
reshoeing?
Both
before the shoeing and afterwards
5. What type of shoes do you like to have
on your horse? Do you know? Do you have a preference?
Scott
Colson plates
6. Have you had lameness problems that you
thought were due to trimming/shoeing?
NO!
7. How do you know the lameness was caused
by the trimming/shoeing?
8. What mileages do you compete
in?
All
9. Do you work with your farrier to get
the type of trim/balance you want? i.e. do you tell your farrier
horse is toeing out behind - need to do such-n-such.
See 3
above
10. How do you tell your farrier what you
want - do you feel as though you have to "tread lightly"?
We
work together
11. Is your farrier responsive to your
needs? Does your farrier listen to your concerns and take time to explain
why he/she may disagree with you.
See 10
above
12. Have you ever evaluated your horses
hooves via radiograph with your vet AND farrier?
Not my
own horses
13. What have you learned from using
radiographs?
Quarter Cracks are often the result of degenerated coffin
bone!
14. What have you learned from the
radiographs that you can use for a visual inspection of the hooves? How do
you do it?
15. What, in your opinion, is the best way
to learn about your horse's hooves/needs.?
Have
several horses, learn from them, have them barefooted part of the year while
riding them on all types of ground
16. What publication, video, seminar, or
person is the best way you learned about hooves?
Years
of experience watching and doing
17. Does your farrier use NBS methods on
your horse? Why or why not?
Because it is best for the horse the places and way that I
ride
18. How much training has your farrier had
in NBS methods? Has she/he gone to clinics/workshops, learned from other
farriers?
See 3
above
19. How long has the farrier been using
the NBS method on your horse?
20. How many competitive miles has your
horse done with the NBS method?
several thousand
21. Do you feel the NBS method is
appropriate to use on domestic horses - why or why not?
yes as
it is easier on the feet and legs
22. If you use NBS on your horse, are you
comfortable with the methods considering that this is a relatively new
concept?
yes
23. If you don't use NBS methods, does
your farrier still recess the shoes somewhat for an earlier
breakover.
24. If you use NBS methods, did your
horse's hooves ever get to the point of just looking "strange" to
you?
no
Bob
Morris