That stubborn gelding stood still for a full trim today

Honestly, I've been working with him for months and he'd always fidget. Seeing him calm down and cooperate felt like a huge win for both of us.

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lindas307mo ago

That "huge win" feeling is so real. My friend had a mare that would rear up every time the farrier came near. She spent ages just getting her used to having her feet touched at all, little by little. The first time that mare stood quietly for a full shoeing, my friend actually cried from relief. It makes all the slow, frustrating days worth it, doesn't it? What do you think finally clicked for your guy?

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aliceshah7mo ago

Seriously, that mare reared up every single time? I can't imagine how scary that must have been for everyone involved. Horses are so powerful, and rearing is one of the most dangerous things they can do. It must have taken incredible patience to work through that.

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piper_reed7mo ago

Heard a trainer say building trust through daily handling fixes most farrier issues.

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