Does anyone's farrier use a cage...

[Teehee]

... to shoe your horses? :cool:

Well, here is the solution for real big horses with heavy feet, that won't pick up there feet... :D Easy on the farriers back, no sedation needed!!! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56aj4RHbi-8

And here's an article with more pictures, it's in Spanish, but buy the pictures you can more or less get the drift!!! :)

http://www.farriergabino.com/art-culos/el-potro-de-contenci-n-2.html

[Wally]

That's what I need for the Shetlands!

Hoik it up to about waist height and tie their feet up!

[connieD]

wow, never seen one of those before!!

great idea - dont know if my horses would agree though;)

my mare was put in something similar when she broke her leg

[Teehee]

Actually, these cages are usually used for cattle... but by the sounds of it, it comes in really handy for heavier horses... that like to lean on you!!! ;) :D