We are often asked by new clients or potential clients why we recommend that they have their horse’s hooves trimmed every four weeks. Traditionally farriers have recommended every six to eight weeks.

And many horses, if you look casually at their feet at the four week mark – well, they look kinda OK. But its worth picking the hooves up and noting the changes. By week four if you look closely, most horses will have 4 to 6mm of hoof wall protruding below their sole.