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This wether needs his feet trimmed. Put your show goats on a schedule and trim them every 30 days. This wether is walking with his rear hocks turned in and his front feet splayed out because his feet are in desperate need of trimming. |
| Large hoof trimmers (Burdizzo or Felco) are required for a job like this. This will be a difficult job with the small trimmers. Follow the growth lines on the side of the hoof to cut a straight path. Cut deep enough so the walls will be flush with the sole. Be carefull not to cut too deep. Cut the sole flat, remove broken or unhealthy sole. |  |
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Trim the outside edge of the outside toe at a 45 degree angle. This will make him track wide and straight. |
| Notice how the hoof is level from front to back & the goat stands flat and square. Notice how the toe turns out on the untrimmed hoof in the background. |  |
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