After fixing a saw-damaged hoof, I'm seeing a troubling pattern.

Honestly, last week I fixed a hoof where the owner used a common saw, not a hoof knife. Tbh, the horse was in pain and limping for days. Ngl, I've heard similar things from other farriers nearby. This is getting frequent with folks trying to save money. We should maybe hand out info or chat at barns about why we do this job. It's about keeping horses healthy, not just saving cash. Let's get together and think of ways to help.

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wendyj241mo ago

Yeah, it's scary how often people use the wrong tool for the job. I see it all the time in my work, someone tries to use a concrete cutter for detail work and just ruins the slab. Leaves these deep, uneven grooves that... you can't really fix. It ends up costing so much more.

the_eva1mo ago

Totally. I read an article that said like half of all concrete repair jobs start because someone used the wrong saw blade first. Makes you wonder why they even risk it.

kelly6731mo ago

On a project last month, I saw a crew use a saw meant for bulk cuts on fine edges. It messed up the whole surface, just like @wendyj24 described. Those grooves were so deep, they had to re-pour a section, adding like two days to the schedule. Really feels like a waste when the right tool was right there in the truck.