Clicker Training for Hoof Handling: Part 1

This video shows me working with Immy, a rescue mare, on hoof handling for the farrier. We start with standing calmly while tied and work up to placing the foot on the hoof stand.
Part 2 will he coming soon to show the next steps!

[@travelinglilly4380]

Just found your series of videos. Thank you very much for posting this and modeling how to broach the subject of Farrier work. I am working with a draft rescue mare who foundered in both front feet. She has a lot of baggage when it comes to her hoof care. Through others who have posted about giving them a voice in their care we have made great progress in many areas, but hoof care has been the toughest subject.

[@vicki4370]

Very very good. Thx so much. I recently joined a group where click training is used and find it so so helpful and great progress. Yr video/instruction was excellent gratitude 😘

[@donnaandmikesmith7035]

I am very happy to see this video. I am preparing a Mustang from the BLM to see the farrier. His toes are super long. So far, I can pickup, all four feet, pick them out and treat them with fungicide (his frogs are in very bad shape). This gives me a method to use. I hope you post #2.

[@lisaballew5918]

I am going to try this with my Appaloosa gelding. He is 8 and hates having his feet handled; hope this might be our answer.

[@TheHorsePT]

Awesome! I hope you’ll let me know how it goes!!

[@ValerieC83]

What are you feeding her for a reward?

[@TheHorsePT]

I use timothy or alfalfa pellets!