Hoof Trimming

[Corriedalesrock]

Ok guys I'm really sorry about all of the posts lately...... But hey, it gives us all something to talk about.! Well I was just wondering if you guys trim your shoe cattle hooves...?? and if so how early before the show?? hah thanks!

 

[obie105]

We trim as needed or to help a problem if there is one. We do atleast a couple weeks before a show but we also watch how much we trim one to. They can get very sore.

 

[paj315]

We trim hooves at least 2 weeks before we plan to show. This gives plenty of time for them to adjust from the trim. A good hoof trimmer can really help correct some feet issues and how they walk and stand. On the other hand a bad hoof trim can really mess a calf up. Check around and find someone with lots of experience and ask for some references .

 

[rjb]

It all depends on the calf. We're showing a steer this weekend and just did his tonight. As the guy who does our hoof trimming refers to them if they are  a puss or not(pardon my language) on how soon we have to do it before a show

 

[Corriedalesrock]

OK thanks! I will probably have our steers done 2-3 weeks before the show!!

 

[showsteerdlux]

OK thanks! I will probably have our steers done 2-3 weeks before the show!!

Have they ever had them done before?

If not, I would recommend that you go ahead and get it done now, and then repeat at least 3 weeks prior to your show.

 

[Corriedalesrock]

No, we've never had them done before!!