Hoof Mapping & Trimming - Part 1

This video goes over the "Basic" hoof mapping protocol used by the E.L.P.O. for evaluating hoof distortions, hoof ratios and foot balance. This process can be used by farriers, trimmers, horse owners and veterinarians for determining how the foot is functioning and if future lameness issues may be a concern.

[@alpinecone]

Thank you for making this video. I have always been interested in the anatomy of horses feet. I miss watching the Natural Balance Hoofcare Corner every week on Dennis Reis. It was my favorite part of the show. I just bought a walker who arrived yesterday. He has such underrun heels and long toes that he can't stand properly and although his gait is smooth as silk I know he can't be having fun. I called the farrier but I know it will take time to fix him up. This video will help.

[@AFFarms444]

Great tutorial. Love the mathematical references. Tangent line, equidistance etc.

[@salomeperez6392]

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[@passionskipper]

Really informative. Thank you.

[@aleidatweten2873]

very thorough!

[@SuperMazorquero]

Thank you ¡¡¡¡very tutorial rasp aline to the frog line sounds good ))

[@justme8108]

Thanks so much.

[@CHEVYedsf]

Thanks for posting! Very educational :)

[@michaelbrysen2589]

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[@curtislandon9611]

@Michael Brysen Instablaster ;)

[@Allhisranch]

Great info. thanks. What kind of hoof knife is that? Seems like a good one.

[@sharonmunroe5565]

Thanks heaps. 😀👍

[@kortner717]

thanks for posting!(europe)

[@user-yx3vm1xj1z]

Thank you sir ,,, super helpful your awsome :)

[@myvan]

Liked it. Did you learn it professionally?

[@amitkumarrealtor1]

how do you trim on a front pigeon toed and rear cowhawked horse ? Thank you.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Making it much more complicated than it needs to be.

[@henrydiaz3212]

I like that hoof knife. what's the brand and what type is it?

[@thaibare]

JH Forge my friend Iv'e used them for years very good knifes

[@TheAngieIshmael]

Wow, you don't escape geometry here either...

[@MorganL418]

Am I the only person who tried to flick the fly away???

[@sarahhenry4687]

Yes lol

[@katsmenagerie106]

What measuring tool is he using??? It looks handier than a ruler, especially for measuring a circular surface like a hoof!

[@LamenessPreventionOrg]

That tool is called the JH Forge Hoof Evaluator (Divider). You can find them at www.shopedss.com or www.jhforge.com

[@Nikole037]

What kind of knife are you using here in the beginning as your defining the apex of the frog?

[@gregmartin9705]

Jh forge

[@arechigajr]

yes

[@emilykeller2690]

I would like to know where he got his marker, because none of mine work that well. LOL

[@kaitlynb.9717]

at 1:30 there is a stamp on the dog

[@stockcar4d]

must be a male dog......lol

[@gigithomas7923]

I use the same knife on my horse

[@lindsaygrove6153]

Ugh that fly was so distracting!

[@slkocke]

What is the tool called you used to measure with?

[@alguajardo5549]

@Sherita Kocke JH measuring guide

[@Hawk7886]

are you serious? it's their only other video

[@juliehensley3589]

Really like this. Still, could we correct the spelling error in the title please? Triming? really?

[@deboraharowland]

Thank you!When I was a child I had ride use of a pony if I fed and watered him.But he always would try to knock me off by going under a tree with low branches.Now I know why!His hooves were overgrown!💓😑

[@alielzein1704]

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[@alielzein1704]

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[@sarahhenry4687]

My horse is getting a trimming he likes to go under trees he knows I will hit my head on lol

[@wafyjohnysins9118]

hi im from 2021

[@Anonarchist]

Horse Geometry

[@bmc06239]

(8:48) where the bars terminate in healthy hoof should be a straight line from the heel to the apex of the frog...What Gene is teaching you is how to keep a hoof locked comfortably in founder. The reason Gene is teaching terminate the bars is not because he doesn't know it...but because it is very difficult to get straight bars...it involves physical therapy to reduce tension on the flexor muscle which will lengthen and strengthen the stride. If you try to force the bars straight the heel will collapse forward (more underrun) making the horse lame. Gene's method is OK but does not peak the performance of your horse and it puts the trimming into a continuous cycle of overgrowth and correction.

[@caroledavis9362]

Is there a channel you can recommend that shows a better treatment of the hoof?

[@ANNETE784]

I am very curious about your comment and would really like to know more. Can you please elaborate or point me in the direction of more info? Thanks so much.

[@bmc06239]

@@ANNETE784 not sure there is much more i can tell you without knowing your level of familiarity with hooves. the point i'm trying to make here is that bar deformity is not being corrected, it cannot be corrected by the farrier alone, and therefore the horses are not at peak performance.

[@ryotaryuu]

no lol

[@kevintos9639]

Now ik now why there so many pigeon toed horse out there bad trims and bad shoeing the AFA need to start to address this as there so many horses that are made pigeon toed.

[@oatesequineservice]

Oh yeah?

[@amberboston3154]

Lol I made my horse pigeon-toed. Why don't you come out and trim him for me?

[@amberboston3154]

Imma woop that fly in a minute... 😡

[@sarahhenry4687]

Right lol well flys

[@noaidie]

"Trimming" not "Triming"

[@petemoore8923]

noaidie Ummm... Not everbody spells write an its okay. Watch a good video and get out of second grade teacher mode.

[@jefferyschirm4103]

Turning everything into brain surgery please !

[@dustinjacobs232]

The frog sheds twice a year, there is nothing wrong with your horse.

[@diecast_5913]

dustinjacobs232 they are not claiming their horse has a problem...PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO your comment doesnt fit the topic of this video...😂😂😂