#4 TRIM: Pigeon Toed Horse + Behavioural Issues
Channel: CAD'ORS BAREFOOT
Date: 2020-04-23

Glad to see you again with another draft horse. A mare that was however presenting slight behavioural issues at this appointment, that I address in this video. She used to be quite defensive and very opinionated when we started together. But after a couple of trims, she trusted me more and got much better.

This trim however, it could feel like her old demons were back, but I didn't really think so. 
When starting this trim, she was more difficult than usual with her front left, the foot I started with, but ok with her front right. She does have a certain temper, that's for sure, but this didn't add up with what she used to do when we 1st met.

Then, going for the hind feet, I understood the problem was not purely behavioural. Our beginings were rough, and she would kick when unhappy or impatient or lacking trust. That was pure communication.
This last appointment though, she never tried to kick once. It was a struggle, not with her mind but with her body this time.

I didn't add the hind feet trim's footage because she just kept falling on me or pulling her feet back so this was going to be an endless video. I might edit a separate video for those later on to see how that can be managed.

I also go into more details regarding the distorsions this mare's front feet show. 

Also, here is regarding my reference to Cade Oil in the video: Cade is a species of juniper grown in rocky areas across the Mediterranean. Also known as juniper tar, cade oil has antiseptic, antimicrobial and fungicidal properties.
The clients that have been using it this winter were very happy about how it preserved the frog and helped the sole remain dry and strong.
It can also be used as a fly repellent in summer.
It has many interesting properties, but it still needs to be used with caution if you go for the pure version.

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Ciao! I'm Jade, equine podiatrist.

Besides hoof care, I have the project & dream to have a domestic horse as fulfilled and balanced as a wild one. 
Because horse's well-being is so much more than just his feed, pasture or feet.
It a synergy of all this & us together!

Grazie !

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