How to do a Weekly Maintenance Trim on Your Horses Hooves Between Professional Visits

Описание: Lisa Agius-Gilibert is an Equine Educator and Barefoot Hoof Care Specialist with a Bachelor of Equine Science and a Diploma of Equine Podiotherapy. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in hoof care for performance & rehabilitation, and equine education, she is dedicated to evidence-based, horse-first care .

In this video, Lisa demonstrates a simple weekly trimming routine for maintaining a horse’s toes between professional visits. Viewers will learn:
• How light weekly rasping supports balance and comfort
• Safe ways to bevel and maintain the toe area
• Practical tips to keep hooves healthy until the next professional trim

This video is designed to empower horse owners with safe, practical knowledge while always emphasizing that it does not replace professional hoof care.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Overview
1:00 External Anatomy of the Sole
1:30 Internal Anatomy of the Hoof Wall
2:00 Finding the Breakover Point
5:10 Bar Swells
5:45 Trimming the Toe Safely
7:25 Finishing from the Top

More Resources:
• Learn more about hoof care and barefoot management: https://hoofcareschool.mvt.so/
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