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alwaysfallingof
1st Jun 2007, 06:17 PM
After much consideration I have decided to take Max barefoot again.
Since having shoes on his front feet have become obviously more flared, and he is still sometimes footy on stony ground. I think his recent susceptibility to laminitis may be related.
I now have the time and money to put into transitioning him, and the pictures shown of horses that have had there shoes removed are incredible.

But...I can't seem to find a trimmer! :(
I've found a list of EP's, but none of the locations given are near me (Herts/NW London). There are some listed without location that may be in my area, otherwise

Can anyone recommend a trimmer in the Herts area, and how far are they generally willing to travel to trim one horse?

Thanks:)

Bay Mare
1st Jun 2007, 07:31 PM
Contact Justine on the EPAUK forum as a lot of the EPs are willing to travel.

Alternatively look at the AANHCPs who are another well known trimming group in the UK.

Both methods are pretty good and it tends to come down to a matter of which trimmer is nearest unless you have a personal preference.

alwaysfallingof
1st Jun 2007, 10:06 PM
Thanks Bay Mare:) , I didn't realise it was the EPAUK website I was looking for...found a different list of EP's and hopefully there seem to be a couple covering the area. I've emailed Justine as you suggested:)
I had a look at the AANHCP website (not something I've come across before), and if I can't find an EP I'll definitely see if there's one of their practitioners around.
Thanks again.

k8schmutz
4th Jun 2007, 07:36 PM
My trimmer comes miles to me. I think shes from Guilford? She charges travelling but is quite resonable consiering how far shes coming. Anywho I'll PM you her number if you're interested? She's absolutly brilliant and she has since started doing two of my friends horses as they were so impressed with her feet.

doris
6th Jun 2007, 06:40 PM
You should be able to find help on the site below.


http://www.epauk.org/index.php

alwaysfallingof
6th Jun 2007, 09:35 PM
:DI have a trimmer:D
I had an email today from an EP who covers my area, so I've emailed her back some more history on Max and she's going to arrange a time for a chat and then an appointment:D
Can you tell that I'm excited?!:p