Description
with Jamie Jackson, use in conjunction with the book "The Horse Owners Guide to Natural Hoof Care" or "The Natural Trim" 2 hrs 40 mins long. Packed with everything Jamie felt a beginner would need to know to tackle the natural trim. Created primarily for beginner trimmers, this DVD is also useful for many experienced trimmers
Creating the Perfect Hoof: Learn to do a Natural Trim (DVD) with Jaime Jackson
Many novice trimmers have begun armed with only this DVD and the Horse Owners Guide to Natural Hoof Care (which has now been replaced with 'The Natural Trim').
As a master trimmer, Jaime makes horse handling and trimming look easy. How does he do it? In addition to demonstrating excellent trimming technique, Jaime will share with you the numerous professional tricks and tips which he's learned in many years of working with horses, both shod and barefoot. As Jaime says, "when done properly, trimming isn't a difficult job." The key is to do it properly, and Jaime will show you how.
Sections included on this DVD:
Proper apparel and tools
Body conditioning
Communicating with the horse
Securing and balancing the horse
Techniques for picking up the hooves
The Wild Horse Hoof Model explained
Removing horseshoes
Trimming after removing the shoes
Maintenance trims
Rasping the hoof
Creating the mustang roll
Balancing the hoof
Analyzing the trimmed hoof
Putting on hoof boots
Although created for beginning trimmers, this DVD has proven helpful to many experienced trimmers. What better way to learn the basics of the natural trim than at the side of Jaime Jackson, who has been referred to as the "father of modern natural hoof care".
This is a no-frills, hands-on video, not a Hollywood-style production -- just solid information presented in a clear, straightforward and accessible manner.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you read and be familiar with the Horse Owners Guide to Natural Hoof Care (or now, The Natural Trim) to get the maximum benefit from this DVD. The book explains the how and why of the natural trim, and then the DVD gives you the chance to see the theory applied in live action.
